Eviction Risk Score
Very Low
#37
of 39 WA counties
4.4 / 10
#37 of 39 counties in Washington for landlord eviction risk.
County brief·Updated June 2, 2026
Columbia County, Washington Eviction Risk: Moderate
3 incorporated cities and unincorporated areas. The county Eviction Risk Score is held aloft by the city of Dayton (4.4) and a small number of dense urban cores. Rent-control coverage varies by city.
County Risk Score4.4/ 10 · Moderate
Cities tracked3municipalities
Census tracts1scored
Population3kLiving in 3 cities
Income spent on rent28.7%avg renter household
Average rent$969/ month
How Columbia County ranks in Washington
Cost of living
Very High
#6
of 51 states (statewide)
107.0 index
Washington ranks #6 of 51 states on overall cost of living (7.0% more expensive than the U.S. avg).
Housing services cost
Very High
#6
of 51 states (statewide)
126.0 index
Washington ranks #6 of 51 states on housing services (26.0% more expensive than the U.S. avg).
Income spent on rent
Moderate
#19
of 39 WA counties
30.0% of income
#19 of 39 counties in Washington on % of income spent on rent.
Cities in Columbia County
Sorted by Eviction Risk Score · highest first
| City↕ | Population↕ | Risk↕ | % income on rent↕ | Average rent↕ | Lean↕ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Dayton | 2,774 | 4.4 | 28.5% | $973 | Rep |
| 002 | Dixie | 133 | 3.8 | 30.7% | $928 | Rep |
| 003 | Starbuck | 93 | 4.0 | 30.7% | $928 | Rep |
County heatmap
Local landlord context
One county, multiple regulatory regimes.
Columbia County spans 3 cities serving approximately 3,000 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 4.4/10. The county voted Republican by 43.5 points in 2020.
Risk varies city-by-city. The table above shows exact scores, population, and average rent for every municipality. Click any city for the full sub-score breakdown, including local political climate, rent-control exposure, tenant organizing strength, and typical eviction cost and timeline.
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4.5
/ 10 · Moderate
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/ 10 · Moderate
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/ 10 · Moderate
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4.9
/ 10 · Moderate
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Where eviction risk concentrates in Columbia County
Top cities by population
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Columbia County
Q1
How is the Columbia County eviction risk score computed?
Each of the 3 cities in the county is independently scored on nine sub-factors. The county-wide 4.4/10 average reflects a population-weighted mean of those municipal scores.
Q2
Does Columbia County have rent control?
Rent control is determined by state law and city ordinance. Washington state framework applies. See the Washington eviction laws rent-control guide for details.
Q3
What is the political climate in Columbia County?
Columbia County voted Republican by 43.5 points in 2020.