Jackson County, MO Eviction Risk
17 cities · 384,738 residents · Avg 2.5/10 (Low)2.5Avg score
3.6Highest city
1.7Lowest city
24.4%Rent burden
$1,229Median rent
D+22.02020 margin
County heatmap
All cities in Jackson County
Independence121,740 pop
3.3
Lee's Summit103,656 pop
3.6
Blue Springs59,965 pop
3.3
Raytown29,445 pop
3.1
Grandview26,527 pop
3.0
Grain Valley16,271 pop
2.9
Oak Grove8,538 pop
2.9
Greenwood6,013 pop
2.8
Sugar Creek3,249 pop
2.3
Buckner2,914 pop
2.3
Lake Lotawana2,442 pop
2.2
Lone Jack1,412 pop
2.0
Blue Summit1,156 pop
1.9
Lake Tapawingo706 pop
2.0
Sibley369 pop
1.9
Tarsney Lakes214 pop
1.7
Unity Village121 pop
2.1
About Jackson County
Jackson County spans 17 cities serving approximately 384,738 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 2.5/10. The county voted Democratic by 22.0 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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