Mercer County, MO Eviction Risk
7 cities · 2,120 residents · Avg 2.5/10 (Low)2.5Avg score
3.1Highest city
1.8Lowest city
26.5%Rent burden
$498Median rent
R+74.12020 margin
County heatmap
All cities in Mercer County
Princeton1,352 pop
2.7
Mercer325 pop
2.5
Cainsville212 pop
3.1
Newtown109 pop
2.7
Ravanna68 pop
1.8
Harris38 pop
2.2
South Lineville16 pop
2.7
About Mercer County
Mercer County spans 7 cities serving approximately 2,120 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 2.5/10. The county voted Republican by 74.1 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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