What is the eviction risk score for Lamar?

The landlord eviction risk score for Lamar, SC is 2.3 out of 10, rated Very Low risk.

Does Lamar have rent control?

The rent-control risk score for Lamar is 2.1 out of 10.

How long does an eviction take in Lamar?

Typical eviction timeline is about 39 days from notice to writ of possession.

Lamar, SC Eviction Risk Score Lee County · South Carolina · Population 1,196

2.3 Very Low

19.6%Tenant-law probability

$1,693–3,882Typical eviction cost

39 daysTypical timeline

$953Median gross rent

51.0%Rent burden

22.4%Renters

Sub-score breakdown

Local political climate

6.7

Dem margin +27.5% in 2020

Regional political climate

6.7

Dem margin +27.5% in 2020

State political climate

2.1

Economic stress

6.6

31.3% poverty · 2.1% unemployed

Supply constraint

5.4

$953 median rent · 22.4% renters

Rent-control risk

2.1

51.0% rent burden

Eviction process difficulty

2.0

Tenant organizing strength

5.3

22.4% renters

Housing court bias

5.7

Sub-scores are national percentile rankings (1 = most landlord-friendly, 10 = most tenant-protective) derived from ACS 2023 5-year data, 2020 county presidential margin, and state law weighting. Source: ACS 2023 5-year + Gazetteer 2024.

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About eviction risk in Lamar, SC

Lamar, SC has an eviction risk score of 2.3 out of 10, placing it in the very low-risk tier for landlords operating in Lee County and the state of South Carolina. 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.

Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates show median gross rent as a percentage of household income is 51.0% — a core driver of eviction filings, because households above 30% of income on rent are statistically more likely to miss a payment after any income shock. Median gross rent in Lamar is $953/month. About 22.4% of occupied units here are renter-occupied.

Economic stress: poverty rate 31.3%, unemployment 2.1%. Higher values correlate with higher eviction filing rates and longer court timelines.

Political climate: In 2020, Lee County voted Democratic by 27.5 points — classified as strongly tenant-leaning for purposes of rent-control or just-cause expansion risk.

What this score means for landlords

At 2.3/10, Lamar is a lower-risk environment. Standard screening, documented notices, and prompt action on non-payment typically resolve quickly. Still follow your state's specific notice and service requirements.