Athens County, OH Eviction Risk
14 cities · 36,200 residents · Avg 4.3/10 (Moderate) · Updated4.3Avg score
5.6Highest city
3.2Lowest city
27.9%Rent burden
$864Median rent
D+15.02020 margin
County heatmap
All cities in Athens County
| # | City | Population | Median rent | Rent burden | Risk score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Athens, OH | 23,396 | $1,011 | 45.1% | 5.6 |
| 2 | Nelsonville, OH | 4,279 | $773 | 29.9% | 5.0 |
| 3 | The Plains, OH | 2,748 | $971 | 28.1% | 5.0 |
| 4 | Glouster, OH | 1,473 | $806 | 34.3% | 4.9 |
| 5 | Chauncey, OH | 655 | $893 | 38.0% | 4.8 |
| 6 | Trimble, OH | 466 | $738 | 32.5% | 4.5 |
| 7 | Amesville, OH | 207 | $1,111 | 19.2% | 4.5 |
| 8 | Buchtel, OH | 451 | $725 | 36.3% | 4.4 |
| 9 | Millfield, OH | 207 | — | — | 3.9 |
| 10 | Albany, OH | 1,013 | $847 | 23.4% | 3.7 |
| 11 | Jacksonville, OH | 344 | — | 9.0% | 3.5 |
| 12 | Stewart, OH | 479 | — | — | 3.3 |
| 13 | Murray City, OH | 295 | $765 | 11.3% | 3.2 |
| 14 | New Marshfield, OH | 187 | — | — | 3.2 |
About Athens County
Athens County spans 14 cities serving approximately 36,200 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 4.3/10. The county voted Democratic by 15.0 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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