Knox County, OH Eviction Risk
11 cities · 30,737 residents · Avg 4.3/10 (Moderate) · Updated4.3Avg score
5.5Highest city
3.5Lowest city
23.1%Rent burden
$861Median rent
R+43.82020 margin
County heatmap
All cities in Knox County
| # | City | Population | Median rent | Rent burden | Risk score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gambier, OH | 2,126 | $725 | 38.0% | 5.5 |
| 2 | South Mount Vernon, OH | 589 | $1,109 | 19.4% | 5.1 |
| 3 | Mount Vernon, OH | 17,052 | $948 | 28.1% | 4.9 |
| 4 | Fredericktown, OH | 2,652 | $831 | 27.3% | 4.6 |
| 5 | Martinsburg, OH | 303 | $896 | 20.6% | 4.4 |
| 6 | Apple Valley, OH | 5,548 | — | — | 3.9 |
| 7 | Butler, OH | 1,146 | $886 | 24.8% | 3.9 |
| 8 | Danville, OH | 615 | $545 | 14.0% | 3.9 |
| 9 | Howard, OH | 269 | — | — | 3.9 |
| 10 | Gann (Brinkhaven), OH | 137 | $949 | 12.8% | 3.9 |
| 11 | Bladensburg, OH | 300 | — | — | 3.5 |
About Knox County
Knox County spans 11 cities serving approximately 30,737 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 4.3/10. The county voted Republican by 43.8 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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