Cole County, MO Eviction Risk
11 cities · 52,971 residents · Avg 2.2/10 (Very Low)2.2Avg score
3.3Highest city
1.7Lowest city
23.1%Rent burden
$806Median rent
R+33.92020 margin
County heatmap
All cities in Cole County
Jefferson City42,488 pop
3.3
Holts Summit4,609 pop
2.6
Wardsville1,579 pop
2.4
Taos1,242 pop
2.0
St. Martins1,228 pop
2.1
Russellville833 pop
2.2
Centertown297 pop
1.8
Lohman243 pop
2.0
St. Thomas228 pop
1.7
Meta115 pop
1.9
Hartsburg109 pop
1.9
About Cole County
Cole County spans 11 cities serving approximately 52,971 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 2.2/10. The county voted Republican by 33.9 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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