Belton, MO Eviction Risk Score Cass County · Missouri · Population 25,008

Belton, MO has an eviction risk score of 3.2 out of 10, placing it in the low-risk tier for landlords operating in Cass County and the state of Missouri. 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 29.6% — 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 Belton is $1,290/month. About 41.1% of occupied units here are renter-occupied.

Economic stress: poverty rate 9.3%, unemployment 5.3%. Higher values correlate with higher eviction filing rates and longer court timelines.

Political climate: In 2020, Cass County voted Republican by 31.6 points — classified as strongly landlord-leaning for purposes of rent-control or just-cause expansion risk.

What this score means for landlords

At 3.2/10, Belton 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.

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• Missouri Eviction Risk Overview — all counties & cities in Missouri
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