What is the eviction risk score for Lamar?

The landlord eviction risk score for Lamar, MS is 2.7 out of 10, rated Low risk.

Does Lamar have rent control?

The rent-control risk score for Lamar is 0.5 out of 10.

How long does an eviction take in Lamar?

Typical eviction timeline is about 29 days from notice to writ of possession.

Lamar, MS Eviction Risk Score Benton County · Mississippi

Updated Apr 18, 2026

● Low Risk

Lamar, MS sits at 2.7/10 — Low risk. , ~29-day typical timeline.

2.7 / 10 Low

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Score vs. benchmarks

Lamar

2.7

Benton County

4.2

Mississippi avg

4.2

National avg

4.4

10.3%Tenant-law probabilityi

$964–2,261Typical eviction costi

29 daysTypical timelinei

$933HUD 2BR FMR '25i

Location & regional heat

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Sub-score breakdown

Each component on a 1–10 scale. Ticks mark the 25th, 50th, 75th, and 90th percentiles nationally.

Local political climatei

4.6

Regional political climatei

4.6

State political climate

1.8

Economic stress

5.4

Supply constraint

2.7

Rent-control risk

0.5

Eviction process difficulty

1.9

Tenant organizing strength

1.0

Housing court bias

1.0

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About eviction risk in Lamar, MS

Lamar, MS has an eviction risk score of 2.7 out of 10, placing it in the low-risk tier for landlords operating in Benton County and the state of Mississippi. 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.

Political climate: In 2020, Benton County voted Republican by 20.8 points — classified as strongly landlord-leaning for purposes of rent-control or just-cause expansion risk.

What this score means for landlords

At 2.7/10, Lamar 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
Snow Lake Shores, MS	7.7 mi	384	3.4
Ashland, MS	9.5 mi	657	4.5
La Grange, TN	10.3 mi	62	2.5
Moscow, TN	11.1 mi	768	4.9
Grand Junction, TN	11.9 mi	435	4.0
Holly Springs, MS	11.9 mi	6,704	5.0
Mount Pleasant, MS	12.3 mi	391	2.4
Red Banks, MS	15.1 mi	25	2.2