Data shows Columbus eviction filings increased dramatically after COVID-19

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Columbus saw 25,320 eviction filings this year as of Dec. 1, far more than the other major Ohio cities, according to data from the Eviction Lab.

The Eviction Lab has tracked weekly eviction filings in 10 states and 36 cities, including Columbus, Cincinnati and Cleveland, since March 2020 in hopes to monitor the effects of COVID-19. According to their findings, evictions have been up 38% compared to pre-COVID averages in Columbus.

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