Unity Village, MO Eviction Risk Score Jackson County · Missouri · Population 121
Sub-score breakdown
Sub-scores are national percentile rankings (1 = most landlord-friendly, 10 = most tenant-protective) derived from ACS 2023 5-year data, 2020 county presidential margin, and state law weighting. Source: Aggregated public sources.
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About eviction risk in Unity Village, MO
Unity Village, MO has an eviction risk score of 4.6 out of 10, placing it in the moderate-risk tier for landlords operating in Jackson 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 17.8% — 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 Unity Village is $881/month. About 97.7% of occupied units here are renter-occupied.
Political climate: In 2020, Jackson County voted Democratic by 22.0 points — classified as strongly tenant-leaning for purposes of rent-control or just-cause expansion risk.
What this score means for landlords
At 4.6/10, Unity Village 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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- Rent Control Cities 2026 — Full National List & Map
- Best Cities for Landlords 2026 — see where Unity Village ranks nationally
- Most Rent-Burdened Cities in America — ACS 2023 leaderboard
- Missouri Eviction Risk Overview — all counties & cities in Missouri
- Jackson County — compare every city in the county