County brief·Updated June 2, 2026

Keith County, Nebraska Eviction Risk: Low

9 incorporated cities and unincorporated areas. The county Eviction Risk Score is held aloft by the city of Ogallala (2.8) and a small number of dense urban cores. Rent-control coverage varies by city.

County Risk Score2.6/ 10 · Low

Cities tracked9municipalities

Census tracts3scored

Population6kLiving in 9 cities

Income spent on rent27.1%avg renter household

Average rent$690/ month

How Keith County ranks in Nebraska

Lower number means more extreme, where #1 is the most

Eviction Risk Score

High

#12 of 93 NE counties 2.6 / 10

#12 of 93 counties in Nebraska for landlord eviction risk.

Cost of living

Low

#41 of 51 states (statewide) 90.1 index

Nebraska ranks #41 of 51 states on overall cost of living (9.9% cheaper than the U.S. avg).

Housing services cost

Low

#35 of 51 states (statewide) 75.2 index

Nebraska ranks #35 of 51 states on housing services (24.8% cheaper than the U.S. avg).

Income spent on rent

Elevated

#36 of 93 NE counties 26.0% of income

#36 of 93 counties in Nebraska on % of income spent on rent.

Cities in Keith County

Sorted by Eviction Risk Score · highest first

Map view

	City↕	Population↕	Risk↕	% income on rent↕	Average rent↕	Lean↕
001	Ogallala Pop 4,777 · 27.5% income · $667 rent · Rep	4,777	2.8	27.5%	$667	Rep
002	Paxton Pop 622 · 28.8% income · $848 rent · Rep	622	2.1	28.8%	$848	Rep
003	Brule Pop 346 · 21.5% income · $658 rent · Rep	346	1.7	21.5%	$658	Rep
004	Belmar Pop 143 · 19.7% income · $876 rent · Rep	143	1.6	19.7%	$876	Rep
005	Roscoe Pop 97 · 27.3% income · $686 rent · Rep	97	1.1	27.3%	$686	Rep
006	Lemoyne Pop 51 · 27.3% income · $686 rent · Rep	51	1.4	27.3%	$686	Rep
007	Martin Pop 35 · 27.3% income · $686 rent · Rep	35	1.1	27.3%	$686	Rep
008	Sarben Pop 21 · 27.3% income · $686 rent · Rep	21	1.1	27.3%	$686	Rep
009	Keystone Pop 16 · 27.3% income · $686 rent · Rep	16	1.4	27.3%	$686	Rep

County heatmap

Geographic distribution

Local landlord context

One county, multiple regulatory regimes.

Keith County spans 9 cities serving approximately 6,108 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 2.6/10. The county voted Republican by 63.7 points in 2020.

Risk varies city-by-city. The table above shows exact scores, population, and average rent for every municipality. Click any city for the full sub-score breakdown, including local political climate, rent-control exposure, tenant organizing strength, and typical eviction cost and timeline.

Reviewed by NextGen Properties Research Team · Last updated June 2, 2026

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Where eviction risk concentrates in Keith County

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Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Keith County

Is Keith County landlord-friendly?

Yes, Keith County is in the lower-risk tier at 2.6/10.

What is the average rent in Keith County?

Average gross rent in Keith County runs $690/month across 9 cities, per ACS 2023 5-year estimates.

Which city in Keith County has the highest eviction risk?

The highest score in Keith County is 2.8/10. Use the city grid above to identify the specific municipality.