What is the eviction risk score for Eola?

The landlord eviction risk score for Eola, OR is 5.3 out of 10, rated Moderate risk.

Does Eola have rent control?

The rent-control risk score for Eola is 5.9 out of 10.

How long does an eviction take in Eola?

Typical eviction timeline is about 148 days from notice to writ of possession.

Eola, OR Eviction Risk Score Polk County · Oregon

Updated Apr 18, 2026

● Moderate Risk

Eola, OR sits at 5.3/10 — Moderate risk. , ~148-day typical timeline.

5.3 / 10 Moderate

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Score vs. benchmarks

Eola

5.3

Polk County

5.8

Oregon avg

5.3

National avg

4.4

50.5%Tenant-law probabilityi

$7,311–15,804Typical eviction costi

148 daysTypical timelinei

3.30%Filing ratei

$1,543HUD 2BR FMR '25i

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Sub-score breakdown

Each component on a 1–10 scale. Ticks mark the 25th, 50th, 75th, and 90th percentiles nationally.

Local political climatei

5.4

Regional political climatei

5.4

State political climate

7.2

Economic stress

3.9

Supply constraint

2.8

Rent-control risk

5.9

Eviction process difficulty

6.9

Tenant organizing strength

3.1

Housing court bias

4.7

Eviction filing rate (ground truth)i

5.3

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About eviction risk in Eola, OR

Eola, OR has an eviction risk score of 5.3 out of 10, placing it in the moderate-risk tier for landlords operating in Polk County and the state of Oregon. The score combines local political climate, court disposition patterns, cost-of-eviction estimates, tenant organizing strength, and the likelihood of new tenant-protective legislation in the next legislative cycle.

Political climate: In 2020, Polk County voted Republican by 1.7 points — classified as politically mixed for purposes of rent-control or just-cause expansion risk.

What this score means for landlords

At 5.3/10, Eola is an elevated-risk environment. Tenant protections are stronger than the national median. Use proactive screening, document notices in writing, and understand your specific just-cause and rent-cap exposure before raising rent or terminating a tenancy.

Nearby Cities — Eviction Risk Comparison

City	Distance	Population	Risk score
Salem, OR	4.8 mi	178,865	6.4
Rickreall, OR	5.6 mi	52	5.5
Independence, OR	6.3 mi	10,199	6.0
Keizer, OR	6.8 mi	39,082	5.5
Four Corners, OR	7.2 mi	16,275	6.2
Monmouth, OR	7.6 mi	11,428	6.4
Hayesville, OR	7.9 mi	21,246	6.8
Dallas, OR	9.4 mi	17,531	6.4