Benton County, MO Eviction Risk
7 cities · 5,898 residents · Avg 3.5/10 (Low)3.5Avg score
4.4Highest city
2.4Lowest city
30.8%Rent burden
$675Median rent
R+56.62020 margin
County heatmap
All cities in Benton County
Warsaw1,980 pop
4.4
Lincoln1,787 pop
3.8
Cole Camp1,436 pop
4.3
Bent Tree Harbor391 pop
3.4
White Branch177 pop
2.4
Ionia74 pop
3.3
Tightwad53 pop
2.8
About Benton County
Benton County spans 7 cities serving approximately 5,898 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 3.5/10. The county voted Republican by 56.6 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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