Eviction Risk Score
Very Low
#90
of 100 NC counties
3.4 / 10
#90 of 100 counties in North Carolina for landlord eviction risk.
County brief·Updated June 3, 2026
Ashe County, North Carolina Eviction Risk: Low
3 incorporated cities and unincorporated areas. The county Eviction Risk Score is held aloft by the city of Jefferson (3.5) and a small number of dense urban cores. Rent-control coverage varies by city.
In 2026
Risk score
3.4
LOW
Ranked #90 of 100 NC counties
3k residents · 3 cities · 9 tracts
1976–2026 · pop-weighted from cities
Ashe County eviction risk score history
Min1.9
Average3.1
Now3.4
Key metrics
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Tenant beats landlord15.7%/ 100 outcomesIn court-decided eviction outcomes for Ashe County, NC, tenants prevail in roughly 15.7% of contested cases. A higher number means landlords face stronger tenant defenses and longer calendars.
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Timeline42dfiling → judgmentFrom the moment an unlawful-detainer notice is filed in Ashe County, NC until a money judgment is entered, a contested eviction takes about 42 days on average. Longer timelines mean more lost rent for landlords.
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Cost range$1.6–4.9klegal + lost rentA typical eviction in Ashe County, NC costs landlords $1,558 to $4,859 all-in, covering court filing fees, process-server costs, attorney time, and lost rent.
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Average rent$64829% stretched on rentAverage gross rent in Ashe County, NC is $648 per month per the U.S. Census American Community Survey. 29% of renter households here spend more than 30% of pre-tax income on rent.
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Renters50.7%of households50.7% of occupied housing units in Ashe County, NC are renter-occupied. A higher renter share usually correlates with more eviction filings and a more active rental market.
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Poverty20.4%9.4% unemp.20.4% of Ashe County, NC residents live below the federal poverty line, and unemployment runs at 9.4%. Both feed the economic-stress sub-score in our Eviction Risk Score model.
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How Ashe County ranks in North Carolina
Cost of living
Moderate
#31
of 51 states (statewide)
94.3 index
North Carolina ranks #31 of 51 states on overall cost of living (5.7% cheaper than the U.S. avg).
Housing services cost
Moderate
#30
of 51 states (statewide)
81.4 index
North Carolina ranks #30 of 51 states on housing services (18.6% cheaper than the U.S. avg).
Income spent on rent
Elevated
#43
of 100 NC counties
31.4% of income
#43 of 100 counties in North Carolina on % of income spent on rent.
Cities in Ashe County
Sorted by Eviction Risk Score · highest first
| City↕ | Population↕ | Risk↕ | % income on rent↕ | Average rent↕ | Lean↕ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Jefferson | 1,864 | 3.3 | 29.5% | $748 | Rep |
| 002 | West Jefferson | 1,436 | 3.5 | 28.3% | $484 | Rep |
| 003 | Lansing | 165 | 3.4 | 36.3% | $954 | Rep |
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Local landlord context
One county, multiple regulatory regimes.
Ashe County spans 3 cities serving approximately 3,465 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 3.4/10. The county voted Republican by 46.1 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 Ashe County
In June 2023, 3 eviction filings were recorded in Ashe County — 41.4% of the historical average (below average).1
- 3Jun 2023
- 41.4%of historical avg
- 2,594Renter households
- 14.1%Poverty rate
Last 24 months of filings
2021-07 — 2023-06
Historical eviction filings in Ashe County
From 2000 to 2018, eviction filings in Ashe County increased 76%. The peak was 95 filings in 2017.2
- 422000
- 95Peak (2017)
- 742018
Annual filings 2000–2018
Data unavailable after 2018 due to California sealed records law
Data covers 2000–2018. California courts sealed eviction records beginning in 2019 under AB 2819, ending statewide tracking.
Peer counties in North Carolina
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Madison County eviction risk
3.4
/ 10 · Low
Pop. 4.6K
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Swain County eviction risk
3.2
/ 10 · Low
Pop. 4.0K
Peer county
Mitchell County eviction risk
3.2
/ 10 · Low
Pop. 3.1K
Peer county
Currituck County eviction risk
3.4
/ 10 · Low
Pop. 9.1K
Where eviction risk concentrates in Ashe County
Top cities by population
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Ashe County
Q1
What is the eviction risk score for Ashe County?
Ashe County has a county-wide landlord eviction risk score of 3.4/10 (Low), averaged across 3 cities. Scores range from 3.3 to 3.5 within the county.
Q2
What is the rent-to-income ratio in Ashe County?
Rent-to-income ratio in Ashe County averages 29.3% of household income on gross rent, per ACS 2023 5-year data.
Q3
How many cities are in Ashe County?
3 cities sit in Ashe County, NC, serving approximately 3,465 residents.