Eviction Risk Score
High
#14
of 120 KY counties
3.7 / 10
#14 of 120 counties in Kentucky for landlord eviction risk.
County brief·Updated June 2, 2026
Woodford County, Kentucky Eviction Risk: Low
2 incorporated cities and unincorporated areas. The county Eviction Risk Score is held aloft by the city of Versailles (3.7) and a small number of dense urban cores. Rent-control coverage varies by city.
County Risk Score3.7/ 10 · Low
Cities tracked2municipalities
Census tracts8scored
Population12kLiving in 2 cities
Income spent on rent30.0%avg renter household
Average rent$1,133/ month
How Woodford County ranks in Kentucky
Cost of living
Low
#40
of 51 states (statewide)
90.2 index
Kentucky ranks #40 of 51 states on overall cost of living (9.8% cheaper than the U.S. avg).
Housing services cost
Very Low
#45
of 51 states (statewide)
64.3 index
Kentucky ranks #45 of 51 states on housing services (35.7% cheaper than the U.S. avg).
Income spent on rent
High
#24
of 120 KY counties
33.4% of income
#24 of 120 counties in Kentucky on % of income spent on rent.
Cities in Woodford County
Sorted by Eviction Risk Score · highest first
| City↕ | Population↕ | Risk↕ | % income on rent↕ | Average rent↕ | Lean↕ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Versailles | 10,492 | 3.7 | 28.6% | $1,160 | Rep |
| 002 | Midway | 1,776 | 3.6 | 38.2% | $976 | Rep |
County heatmap
Local landlord context
One county, multiple regulatory regimes.
Woodford County spans 2 cities serving approximately 12,268 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 3.7/10. The county voted Republican by 12.0 points in 2020.
Risk varies city-by-city. The table above shows exact scores, population, and average rent for every municipality. Click any city for the full sub-score breakdown, including local political climate, rent-control exposure, tenant organizing strength, and typical eviction cost and timeline.
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Nelson County eviction risk
3.7
/ 10 · Low
Pop. 16.2K
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Bourbon County eviction risk
3.8
/ 10 · Low
Pop. 11.7K
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Clark County eviction risk
3.7
/ 10 · Low
Pop. 19.2K
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Simpson County eviction risk
3.8
/ 10 · Low
Pop. 10.4K
Where eviction risk concentrates in Woodford County
Top cities by population
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Woodford County
Q1
Is Woodford County landlord-friendly?
Yes, Woodford County is in the lower-risk tier at 3.7/10.
Q2
What is the average rent in Woodford County?
Average gross rent in Woodford County runs $1,133/month across 2 cities, per ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
Q3
Which city in Woodford County has the highest eviction risk?
The highest score in Woodford County is 3.7/10. Use the city grid above to identify the specific municipality.