What is the eviction risk score for Worthington?

The landlord eviction risk score for Worthington, MO is 2.7 out of 10, rated Low risk.

Does Worthington have rent control?

The rent-control risk score for Worthington is 1.5 out of 10.

How long does an eviction take in Worthington?

Typical eviction timeline is about 43 days from notice to writ of possession.

Worthington, MO Eviction Risk Score Schuyler County · Missouri · Pop. 24

Updated Apr 18, 2026

● Low Risk

Worthington, MO sits at 2.7/10 — Low risk. , 33.3% renters, ~43-day typical timeline.

2.7 / 10 Low

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Score vs. benchmarks

Worthington

2.7

Schuyler County

2.6

Missouri avg

3.9

National avg

4.4

15.0%Tenant-law probabilityi

$1,208–3,763Typical eviction costi

43 daysTypical timelinei

1.08%Filing ratei

$824HUD 2BR FMR '25i

33.3%Rentersi

Location & regional heat

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Sub-score breakdown

Each component on a 1–10 scale. Ticks mark the 25th, 50th, 75th, and 90th percentiles nationally.

Local political climatei

2.7

Regional political climatei

2.7

State political climate

2.1

Economic stressi

5.4

Supply constrainti

5.6

Rent-control risk

1.5

Eviction process difficulty

2.4

Tenant organizing strengthi

5.6

Housing court bias

1.3

Eviction filing rate (ground truth)i

1.4

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About eviction risk in Worthington, MO

Worthington, MO has an eviction risk score of 2.7 out of 10, placing it in the low-risk tier for landlords operating in Schuyler 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.

Economic stress: poverty rate 60.9%, unemployment 0.0%. Higher values correlate with higher eviction filing rates and longer court timelines.

Political climate: In 2020, Schuyler County voted Republican by 61.6 points — classified as strongly landlord-leaning for purposes of rent-control or just-cause expansion risk.

What this score means for landlords

At 2.7/10, Worthington 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.

Nearby Cities — Eviction Risk Comparison

City	Distance	Population	Risk score
Livonia, MO	5.8 mi	12	2.6
Queen City, MO	6.5 mi	650	2.2
Greentop, MO	7.6 mi	331	2.0
Connelsville, MO	9.1 mi	70	2.4
Glenwood, MO	9.9 mi	205	2.9
Lancaster, MO	11.6 mi	742	2.9
Novinger, MO	12.1 mi	423	3.3
Green Castle, MO	14.3 mi	332	2.9