Lake County, MI Eviction Risk
3 cities · 1,917 residents · Avg 6.0/10 (Elevated) · Updated6.0Avg score
6.3Highest city
5.7Lowest city
39.1%Rent burden
$817Median rent
R+26.22020 margin
County heatmap
All cities in Lake County
| # | City | Population | Median rent | Rent burden | Risk score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Baldwin, MI | 1,261 | $628 | 42.3% | 6.3 |
| 2 | Luther, MI | 303 | $1,054 | 51.0% | 5.9 |
| 3 | Wellston, MI | 353 | $769 | 23.9% | 5.7 |
About Lake County
Lake County spans 3 cities serving approximately 1,917 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 6.0/10. The county voted Republican by 26.2 points in 2020.
Risk varies city-by-city within the county. Use the grid above to see exact scores, median gross rent, and rent burden for every municipality. Click any city for full sub-score breakdown including local political climate, rent-control exposure, tenant organizing strength, and typical eviction cost and timeline.
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