Kamas, UT Eviction Risk Score Wasatch County · Utah · Population 2,096 · Updated
Sub-score breakdown
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 Kamas, UT
Kamas, UT has an eviction risk score of 3.2 out of 10, placing it in the low-risk tier for landlords operating in Wasatch County and the state of Utah. 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 25.1% — 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 Kamas is $1,478/month. About 15.8% of occupied units here are renter-occupied.
Economic stress: poverty rate 3.9%, unemployment 1.4%. Higher values correlate with higher eviction filing rates and longer court timelines.
Political climate: In 2020, Wasatch County voted Republican by 26.2 points — classified as strongly landlord-leaning for purposes of rent-control or just-cause expansion risk.
What this score means for landlords
At 3.2/10, Kamas 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.
Nearby Cities — Eviction Risk Comparison
| City | Distance | Population | Risk score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samak, UT | 1.9 mi | 29 | 2.2 |
| Marion, UT | 2.2 mi | 830 | 2.3 |
| Francis, UT | 2.6 mi | 1,989 | 2.5 |
| Woodland, UT | 5 mi | 625 | 3.3 |
| Oakley, UT | 6.3 mi | 1,638 | 3.0 |
| Peoa, UT | 6.4 mi | 203 | 2.4 |
| Hideout, UT | 6.9 mi | 1,253 | 4.1 |
| Heber, UT | 9.6 mi | 18,015 | 3.4 |
Landlord Guides & Research Tools
Deepen your research with these guides. The metrics powering this score feed directly into each breakdown.
- Eviction Process — Step-by-Step Timeline & Notices
- Eviction Costs Breakdown — Filing Fees to Turnover
- Tenant Screening Protocol — NGP 5-Point System
- Rent Control Coverage — AB 1482 & Local RSOs
- California Tenant Protections — Just Cause & Retaliation
- Utah Eviction Risk Overview — all counties & cities in Utah
- Wasatch County — compare every city in the county