Eviction Risk Score
High
#9
of 64 LA counties
3.5 / 10
#9 of 64 counties in Louisiana for landlord eviction risk.
County brief·Updated June 2, 2026
Morehouse Parish, Louisiana Eviction Risk: Low
5 incorporated cities and unincorporated areas. The county Eviction Risk Score is held aloft by the city of Bastrop (3.6) and a small number of dense urban cores. Rent-control coverage varies by city.
County Risk Score3.5/ 10 · Low
Cities tracked5municipalities
Census tracts8scored
Population10kLiving in 5 cities
Income spent on rent37.6%avg renter household
Average rent$815/ month
How Morehouse Parish ranks in Louisiana
Cost of living
Very Low
#47
of 51 states (statewide)
88.2 index
Louisiana ranks #47 of 51 states on overall cost of living (11.8% cheaper than the U.S. avg).
Housing services cost
Very Low
#46
of 51 states (statewide)
63.1 index
Louisiana ranks #46 of 51 states on housing services (36.9% cheaper than the U.S. avg).
Income spent on rent
Moderate
#30
of 64 LA counties
33.7% of income
#30 of 64 counties in Louisiana on % of income spent on rent.
Cities in Morehouse Parish
Sorted by Eviction Risk Score · highest first
| City↕ | Population↕ | Risk↕ | % income on rent↕ | Average rent↕ | Lean↕ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Bastrop | 9,232 | 3.6 | 38.5% | $839 | Rep |
| 002 | Mer Rouge | 437 | 2.8 | 25.0% | $775 | Rep |
| 003 | Collinston | 347 | 3.1 | 27.8% | $290 | Rep |
| 004 | Bonita | 164 | 2.9 | 39.6% | $685 | Rep |
| 005 | Oak Ridge | 63 | 2.6 | 37.6% | $815 | Rep |
County heatmap
Local landlord context
One county, multiple regulatory regimes.
Morehouse Parish spans 5 cities serving approximately 10,243 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 3.5/10. The county voted Republican by 13.5 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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3.4
/ 10 · Low
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/ 10 · Low
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/ 10 · Low
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/ 10 · Low
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Where eviction risk concentrates in Morehouse Parish
Top cities by population
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Morehouse Parish
Q1
What is the eviction risk range in Morehouse Parish?
Scores range from 2.6 to 3.6 across 5 cities in Morehouse Parish. The 3.5 average masks meaningful intra-county variance.
Q2
What is the renter share in Morehouse Parish?
47.1% of households in Morehouse Parish are renter-occupied per ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
Q3
What is the average rent in Morehouse Parish?
Average gross rent across Morehouse Parish averages $815/month.