Eviction Risk Score
Very High
#8
of 93 NE counties
2.9 / 10
#8 of 93 counties in Nebraska for landlord eviction risk.
County brief·Updated June 2, 2026
Red Willow County, Nebraska Eviction Risk: Low
5 incorporated cities and unincorporated areas. The county Eviction Risk Score is held aloft by the city of McCook (3) and a small number of dense urban cores. Rent-control coverage varies by city.
County Risk Score2.9/ 10 · Low
Cities tracked5municipalities
Census tracts3scored
Population8kLiving in 5 cities
Income spent on rent30.8%avg renter household
Average rent$822/ month
How Red Willow County ranks in Nebraska
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
High
#17
of 93 NE counties
29.5% of income
#17 of 93 counties in Nebraska on % of income spent on rent.
Cities in Red Willow County
Sorted by Eviction Risk Score · highest first
| City↕ | Population↕ | Risk↕ | % income on rent↕ | Average rent↕ | Lean↕ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | McCook | 7,314 | 3.0 | 31.3% | $823 | Rep |
| 002 | Indianola | 512 | 1.7 | 22.5% | $644 | Rep |
| 003 | Bartley | 352 | 2.4 | 32.3% | $1,068 | Rep |
| 004 | Danbury | 70 | 1.4 | 30.8% | $822 | Rep |
| 005 | Lebanon | 33 | 1.5 | 30.8% | $822 | Rep |
County heatmap
Local landlord context
One county, multiple regulatory regimes.
Red Willow County spans 5 cities serving approximately 8,281 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 2.9/10. The county voted Republican by 67.9 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.
Peer counties in Nebraska
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Cass County eviction risk
2.9
/ 10 · Low
Pop. 14.8K
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Gage County eviction risk
3
/ 10 · Low
Pop. 16.1K
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Washington County eviction risk
2.6
/ 10 · Low
Pop. 11.4K
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York County eviction risk
2.6
/ 10 · Low
Pop. 10.0K
Where eviction risk concentrates in Red Willow County
Top cities by population
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Red Willow County
Q1
What is the eviction risk range in Red Willow County?
Scores range from 1.4 to 3 across 5 cities in Red Willow County. The 2.9 average masks meaningful intra-county variance.
Q2
What is the renter share in Red Willow County?
31.9% of households in Red Willow County are renter-occupied per ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
Q3
What is the average rent in Red Willow County?
Average gross rent across Red Willow County averages $822/month.