Pettis County, MO Eviction Risk
7 cities · 25,796 residents · Avg 2.1/10 (Very Low)2.1Avg score
2.8Highest city
1.7Lowest city
27.1%Rent burden
$854Median rent
R+47.52020 margin
County heatmap
All cities in Pettis County
Sedalia22,003 pop
2.8
Sweet Springs1,268 pop
1.9
La Monte1,126 pop
2.2
Smithton535 pop
2.0
Green Ridge496 pop
1.9
Houstonia273 pop
1.7
Hughesville95 pop
2.0
About Pettis County
Pettis County spans 7 cities serving approximately 25,796 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 2.1/10. The county voted Republican by 47.5 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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