Eviction Risk Score
Low
#49
of 72 WI counties
3.2 / 10
#49 of 72 counties in Wisconsin for landlord eviction risk.
County brief·Updated June 2, 2026
Waushara County, Wisconsin Eviction Risk: Low
11 incorporated cities and unincorporated areas. The county Eviction Risk Score is held aloft by the city of Redgranite (3.5) and a small number of dense urban cores. Rent-control coverage varies by city.
County Risk Score3.2/ 10 · Low
Cities tracked11municipalities
Census tracts8scored
Population8kLiving in 11 cities
Income spent on rent28.5%avg renter household
Average rent$766/ month
How Waushara County ranks in Wisconsin
Cost of living
Low
#32
of 51 states (statewide)
94.1 index
Wisconsin ranks #32 of 51 states on overall cost of living (5.9% cheaper than the U.S. avg).
Housing services cost
Low
#32
of 51 states (statewide)
79.3 index
Wisconsin ranks #32 of 51 states on housing services (20.7% cheaper than the U.S. avg).
Income spent on rent
Elevated
#20
of 72 WI counties
26.9% of income
#20 of 72 counties in Wisconsin on % of income spent on rent.
Cities in Waushara County
Sorted by Eviction Risk Score · highest first
| City↕ | Population↕ | Risk↕ | % income on rent↕ | Average rent↕ | Lean↕ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Redgranite | 1,938 | 3.2 | 31.0% | $760 | Rep |
| 002 | Wautoma | 1,817 | 3.5 | 33.3% | $801 | Rep |
| 003 | Plainfield | 1,094 | 3.2 | 23.6% | $741 | Rep |
| 004 | Wild Rose | 903 | 3.2 | 24.7% | $847 | Rep |
| 005 | Coloma | 549 | 2.9 | 38.1% | $871 | Rep |
| 006 | Hancock | 471 | 3.0 | 18.1% | $695 | Rep |
| 007 | Lohrville | 457 | 2.8 | 14.7% | $841 | Rep |
| 008 | Almond | 441 | 2.9 | 30.0% | $675 | Rep |
| 009 | Poy Sippi | 433 | 3.0 | 30.5% | $515 | Rep |
| 010 | Pine River | 106 | 2.7 | 30.0% | $765 | Rep |
| 011 | Tustin | 68 | 2.4 | 21.7% | $698 | Rep |
County heatmap
Local landlord context
One county, multiple regulatory regimes.
Waushara County spans 11 cities serving approximately 8,277 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 3.2/10. The county voted Republican by 34.1 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.
Eviction filings in Waushara County
The Princeton Eviction Lab Tracking System covers Wisconsin statewide (no county-level tracker available). In the past month, 1,980 filings were recorded, 0.90× the historical baseline (below baseline). YTD filings: 8,268; pandemic-era total: 145,103.
- 1,980Past month
- 25,794Past 12 months
- 0.95×vs baseline (12 mo)
- 15.2%Serial filings
- $1,071Average rent
Last 36 months of filings
2023-05-01 - 2026-04-01
Filings dropped 7% over the past 12 months.
Notice requirement: at least five days notice (in some cases more). Filing fee: $94.50 filing fee.
Peer counties in Wisconsin
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Crawford County eviction risk
3.2
/ 10 · Low
Pop. 9.4K
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Sawyer County eviction risk
3.2
/ 10 · Low
Pop. 6.1K
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Oconto County eviction risk
3.1
/ 10 · Low
Pop. 11.5K
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Washburn County eviction risk
3.2
/ 10 · Low
Pop. 5.1K
Where eviction risk concentrates in Waushara County
Top cities by population
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Waushara County
Q1
Is Waushara County landlord-friendly?
Yes, Waushara County is in the lower-risk tier at 3.2/10.
Q2
What is the average rent in Waushara County?
Average gross rent in Waushara County runs $766/month across 11 cities, per ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
Q3
Which city in Waushara County has the highest eviction risk?
The highest score in Waushara County is 3.5/10. Use the city grid above to identify the specific municipality.