Vernon Center, MN Eviction Risk Score Blue Earth County · Minnesota · Population 329 · Updated
Sub-score breakdown
Sub-scores are national percentile rankings (1 = most landlord-friendly, 10 = most tenant-protective) derived from ACS 2023 5-year data, 2020 county presidential margin, and state law weighting. Source: ACS 2023 5-year + Gazetteer 2024.
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About eviction risk in Vernon Center, MN
Vernon Center, MN has an eviction risk score of 3.7 out of 10, placing it in the low-risk tier for landlords operating in Blue Earth County and the state of Minnesota. The score combines local political climate, court disposition patterns, cost-of-eviction estimates, tenant organizing strength, and the likelihood of new tenant-protective legislation in the next legislative cycle.
Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates show median gross rent as a percentage of household income is 12.5% — a core driver of eviction filings, because households above 30% of income on rent are statistically more likely to miss a payment after any income shock. Median gross rent in Vernon Center is $950/month. About 15.9% of occupied units here are renter-occupied.
Economic stress: poverty rate 3.4%, unemployment 1.0%. Higher values correlate with higher eviction filing rates and longer court timelines.
Political climate: In 2020, Blue Earth County voted Democratic by 4.4 points — classified as politically mixed for purposes of rent-control or just-cause expansion risk.
What this score means for landlords
At 3.7/10, Vernon Center is a lower-risk environment. Standard screening, documented notices, and prompt action on non-payment typically resolve quickly. Still follow your state's specific notice and service requirements.
Nearby Cities — Eviction Risk Comparison
| City | Distance | Population | Risk score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amboy, MN | 5.2 mi | 602 | 4.5 |
| Good Thunder, MN | 5.7 mi | 456 | 4.3 |
| Garden City, MN | 5.9 mi | 194 | 3.8 |
| Lake Crystal, MN | 10.2 mi | 2,606 | 4.4 |
| Mapleton, MN | 10.8 mi | 1,728 | 4.7 |
| Lewisville, MN | 13.6 mi | 255 | 3.2 |
| Winnebago, MN | 13.6 mi | 1,280 | 4.5 |
| Madelia, MN | 13.9 mi | 2,327 | 3.6 |
Landlord Guides & Research Tools
Deepen your research with these guides. The metrics powering this score feed directly into each breakdown.
- Eviction Process — Step-by-Step Timeline & Notices
- Eviction Costs Breakdown — Filing Fees to Turnover
- Tenant Screening Protocol — NGP 5-Point System
- Rent Control Coverage — AB 1482 & Local RSOs
- California Tenant Protections — Just Cause & Retaliation
- Minnesota Eviction Risk Overview — all counties & cities in Minnesota
- Blue Earth County — compare every city in the county