Columbus County, NC Eviction Risk
9 cities · 18,663 residents · Avg 2.3/10 (Very Low)2.3Avg score
2.7Highest city
1.8Lowest city
31.9%Rent burden
$968Median rent
R+27.92020 margin
County heatmap
All cities in Columbus County
Carolina Shores5,017 pop
2.7
Whiteville4,696 pop
2.6
Tabor City3,777 pop
2.6
Lake Waccamaw1,770 pop
2.4
Chadbourn1,352 pop
2.4
Brunswick937 pop
2.3
Bolton504 pop
2.0
Cerro Gordo319 pop
1.9
Hallsboro291 pop
1.8
About Columbus County
Columbus County spans 9 cities serving approximately 18,663 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 2.3/10. The county voted Republican by 27.9 points in 2020.
Risk varies city-by-city within the county. Use the grid above to see exact scores, median gross rent, and rent burden for every municipality. Click any city for full sub-score breakdown including local political climate, rent-control exposure, tenant organizing strength, and typical eviction cost and timeline.
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