In court-decided eviction outcomes for Beaver Crossing, NE, tenants prevail in roughly 14.3% of contested cases. A higher number means landlords face stronger tenant defenses, longer calendars, and more required documentation, and landlord-friendliness drops as this rises.
Timeline
29d
filing → judgment
From the moment an unlawful-detainer notice is filed in Beaver Crossing, NE until a money judgment is entered, a contested eviction takes about 29 days on average. Longer timelines mean more lost rent and higher carry costs for landlords.
Cost range
$1.0–2.7k
legal + lost rent
A typical eviction in Beaver Crossing, NE costs landlords $1,015 to $2,747 all-in, covering court filing fees, process-server costs, attorney time, and lost rent during the calendar between filing and possession.
Average rent
$938
15% stretched on rent
Average gross rent in Beaver Crossing, NE is $938 per month per the U.S. Census American Community Survey (5-year 2023). 15% of renter households here spend more than 30% of pre-tax income on rent, the federal cost-burden threshold.
Renters
7.8%
of households
7.8% of occupied housing units in Beaver Crossing, NE are renter-occupied (vs owner-occupied). A higher renter share usually correlates with more eviction filings, more turnover, and a more active rental market.
Poverty
17.9%
2.7% unemp.
17.9% of Beaver Crossing, NE residents live below the federal poverty line, and unemployment runs at 2.7%. Both feed into the economic-stress sub-score in our Eviction Risk Score model because rent payment problems track poverty + joblessness more reliably than any other single signal.
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Nine-axis profile
9-axis profile · today
Shape of the risk surface
1 landlord · 10 tenant
Sub-scores · with sparkline
Where the score comes from
1 → 10 scale
Local political climate
GOP margin +46.6% (2024)
3.5
Regional political climate
County-weighted neighbor mix
3.5
State political climate
Nebraska legislature & governorship
1.8
Economic stress
17.9% poverty · 2.7% unemp.
6.0
Supply constraint
$938 average · 7.8% renters
3.9
Rent Control risk
15.0% of income on rent
1.3
Eviction process difficulty
29 days filing → judgment
2.2
Tenant organizing strength
7.8% renters
2.2
Housing court bias
County bench composition
4.4
Geographic context
Risk heat across Beaver Crossing and the region
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How Beaver Crossing compares
Risk score vs. peers, county, state, and the U.S.
Rank in Seward County
Very High
#2of 11 cities
#2 of 11 cities in Seward County for landlord eviction risk.
Rank in Nebraska
Elevated
#200of 593 cities
#200 of 593 cities in Nebraska for landlord eviction risk.
vs. county · state · U.S.
Score story
Six-stop tour of the risk profile
2.6
/ 10 · LOW
The verdict
A Low-tier market.
Composite 2.6/10. Mid-range market; standard documentation usually wins. The 50-year curve shows a slow, steady climb.
50-yr trend+0.6 over 50 yr
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Steady ratchet · no large swings
29d
Typical timeline
The money
What renting (and evicting) looks like.
Rent published at $938/mo. A contested eviction takes 29 days and costs $1,015–$2,747 per case.
50-yr trendCalendar drag rising since '15
197620012026
Court-clerk data lands in the next release.
7.8%
Renters
The renters
Who you'll be renting to.
Out of 357 residents, 7.8% rent. 15% are spending 30%+ income on rent, 17.9% below the poverty line.
50-yr trendRenter share rising
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ACS 1970-present · once the migration overlay is in.
3.5
Local + regional
The politics
Light-statute interior market.
Local & regional political climate score 3.5 and 3.5 (GOP margin +46.6% (2024)). State climate at 1.8, a mid-range statehouse.
50-yr trendTracks county vote margin
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Built on 50-yr presidential margins back to 1976.
1.8
State politics
The process
Moderate calendar, moderate friction.
State political climate 1.8/10 sets the legislative ceiling for landlord remedies, and it shows up in the process. Eviction process difficulty reads 2.2, housing court bias 4.4, rent-control risk 1.3. Standard process speed for the state.
50-yr trendProcess difficulty +-2.8 since '00
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Court-clerk data lands in the next release.
6
Economic stress
The stress
Economic pressure is the background risk.
Economic stress: 6. Supply constraint: 3.9. The numbers behind those: 17.9% poverty, 2.7% unemployment, 15% of income on rent.
50-yr trendTwo visible dips · '08 + COVID
197620012026
Mirrors BLS unemployment series.
US eviction landscape · timeline × all-in cost
Beaver Crossing sits in the quick & cheap quadrant
Bubble size = population · color = risk score
Beaver Crossing · 29d · ~$1.9k all-in ($65/day) · score 2.6National average: 58d · $4.6k all-inHover any bubble for stats · click to openColor: 0–4 4–7 7–10
Landlording in Beaver Crossing, Nebraska, presents a manageable operating environment for documented landlords. The Eviction Risk Score is 2.6/10 (LOW tier), drawn from the nine sub-axes shown above, covering rent-control exposure, eviction-process difficulty, housing-court bias, tenant-organizing strength, supply constraint, economic stress, and local, regional, and state political climate. This is not a quick-fix market: it's a Mid-tier market where lease drafting, screening discipline, and well-documented notices materially change outcomes.
Beaver Crossing is a city of 357 residents where 7.8% of occupied units are renter-occupied, and the typical renter spends 15.0% of income on rent. At an average rent of $938/month, the typical renter household here spends more than the federal 30% threshold on housing, a leading indicator of payment volatility and a precondition for the kinds of tenant defenses that show up most often in housing court.
01Process
How Beaver Crossing eviction process actually works
Eviction process difficulty here reads 2.2/10, a number that combines statutory complexity (notice categories, just-cause rules, mandatory pre-filing disclosures) with operational realities (court calendar length and clerk responsiveness). The typical contested filing in Beaver Crossing closes 29 days after the initial notice. For non-payment of rent the first step is a properly-formatted, properly-served pay-or-quit notice; for material lease breaches it's a cure-or-quit; for tenancies under just-cause protection an at-fault grounds notice (or a no-fault notice with statutory relocation assistance) is required.
The slow part of Beaver Crossing's timeline is usually the calendar, not the motion practice. Housing court bias scores 4.4/10 here, meaning judges read borderline procedural defects in the tenant's favor more often than the national norm. The practical implication: every notice and every proof of service needs to be airtight before it gets filed.
02Cost
What it costs (and how long it takes)
An all-in eviction in Beaver Crossing runs $1,015 to $2,747 per case once you account for filing fees, attorney time, lost rent during pendency, sheriff lockout, and unit turnover. That range is wide because the upper bound assumes a tenant answer plus motion practice, common when housing court bias is high. The lower bound assumes a default judgment after proper service.
For landlords running the numbers on holding costs vs. cash-for-keys: if your projected timeline times your monthly rent already exceeds the high-end cost number, cash-for-keys at 1–2 months' rent is typically the economically rational choice. With 29 days of typical timeline and $938/month in lost rent, that crossover happens fast here.
03Operations
Security deposits, screening, and lease terms
Tenant organizing strength scores 2.2/10 in Beaver Crossing, and the city has limited rent control exposure (1.3/10). Operations practice that survives audit in this environment looks like:
Screening discipline. Document income (verified at 2.5 to 3x rent), credit (with a clear minimum), and prior-tenancy reference checks, but do not screen on protected categories or source-of-income where banned. Keep a written, consistent screening criteria document for every applicant.
Lease specificity. Use a state-specific lease that names every term clearly: rent due date, late fees within statutory caps, deposit handling, smoke and CO disclosure, lead paint disclosure (pre-1978 stock), and a clean attorney's-fees clause.
Security deposit handling. Itemize deductions within the statutory window. Photograph move-in/move-out condition. In Nebraska, deposit cap and refund window are statute, so exceed them at your own risk.
Mid-tenancy documentation. Keep date-stamped records of every rent receipt, every habitability request, every notice served. The day you need them in court is too late to start.
04Strategy
What an everyday landlord should actually do here
If you own one to four units in Beaver Crossing: hire a property manager who knows the local court. The pricing differential between self-managing and hiring out is small relative to the cost of one botched eviction in a LOW tier market. If you own five or more: build relationships with a local landlord-side attorney before you need one, since retainer fees are negligible compared to emergency-rate billing when an eviction is already moving.
The avoidable mistakes here are all upstream of the filing: weak screening, an informal lease, sloppy rent receipts, and notice templates pulled off the internet that don't match Nebraska's statutory language. Fix those four, and most cases settle or default. Skip them, and a $2,747 all-in fight is the realistic worst case.
04bPractical traps
Local traps to avoid in Beaver Crossing
Trap · 7.8%
7.8% renter share against 357 residents produces roughly 28 rental occupants in Beaver Crossing. Seward County voted R 44.1% in 2020. Eviction filings tend to cluster in the multifamily rental corridor.
05FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Q1
What's the best way to handle a tenant who's always late but eventually pays?
Consistency is key. Enforce your late fees as stated in your lease. If they consistently pay late, even if they eventually pay, it's a breach of your lease. After a few instances, consider issuing a 7-day pay-or-quit notice the moment rent is overdue. This signals you're serious and can prompt them to pay on time or move on.
Q2
Can I increase rent in Beaver Crossing?
Yes, Nebraska does not have statewide rent control (Nebraska rent control rules). You can increase rent, but you must provide proper notice as specified in your lease agreement or, if month-to-month, typically a 30-day written notice before the increase takes effect. Always check your lease for specific clauses on rent increases.
Q3
What if my tenant abandons the property?
If you believe a tenant has abandoned the property (e.g., moved out belongings, stopped paying rent, no response), you can typically regain possession. However, follow strict legal procedures to avoid wrongful eviction claims. Send a notice of abandonment, wait the statutory period (usually 7-14 days in Nebraska), and then you can enter and secure the property. Document everything with photos and witnesses.
Q4
Do I need an attorney for every eviction in Beaver Crossing?
Not necessarily for every one. For straightforward non-payment cases where the tenant doesn't contest, many landlords handle it themselves. However, if the tenant files an answer, claims defenses, or you have any doubt about the process, hire an attorney. It's an investment to ensure you follow the law and avoid costly mistakes.
Q5
Are there any specific tenant protections I should be aware of in Nebraska?
While Nebraska is generally landlord-friendly, you must still adhere to the Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (Neb. Rev. Stat. § 76-1401 et seq.). This includes maintaining habitable premises, following proper notice procedures, and correctly handling security deposits. There are no statewide source-of-income protections or just-cause eviction requirements, which simplifies things for landlords. For more, see Nebraska tenant protections.
A 2.6/10 places Beaver Crossing in the 68th percentile of Nebraska cities on the Eviction Risk Score index. The score is the average of the nine sub-axes, all calibrated on a national 1 to 10 scale where 1 is most landlord-friendly and 10 is most tenant-protective. The 50-year reconstruction shows this score has climbed steadily since 1976, a structural drift driven by court-calendar growth, rent-control adoption, and the rise of tenant-side legal aid. The trajectory matters more than the snapshot: the score is the climate, not the weather.
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