Eviction Risk Score
Very Low
#88
of 100 NC counties
3.4 / 10
#88 of 100 counties in North Carolina for landlord eviction risk.
County brief·Updated June 3, 2026
Graham County, North Carolina Eviction Risk: Low
3 incorporated cities and unincorporated areas. The county Eviction Risk Score is held aloft by the city of Robbinsville (3.5) and a small number of dense urban cores. Rent-control coverage varies by city.
In 2026
Risk score
3.4
LOW
Ranked #88 of 100 NC counties
1k residents · 3 cities · 3 tracts
1976–2026 · pop-weighted from cities
Graham County eviction risk score history
Min2.0
Average3.1
Now3.4
Key metrics
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Tenant beats landlord22.2%/ 100 outcomesIn court-decided eviction outcomes for Graham County, NC, tenants prevail in roughly 22.2% of contested cases. A higher number means landlords face stronger tenant defenses and longer calendars.
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Timeline44dfiling → judgmentFrom the moment an unlawful-detainer notice is filed in Graham County, NC until a money judgment is entered, a contested eviction takes about 44 days on average. Longer timelines mean more lost rent for landlords.
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Cost range$1.7–4.0klegal + lost rentA typical eviction in Graham County, NC costs landlords $1,664 to $3,983 all-in, covering court filing fees, process-server costs, attorney time, and lost rent.
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Average rent$40531% stretched on rentAverage gross rent in Graham County, NC is $405 per month per the U.S. Census American Community Survey. 31% of renter households here spend more than 30% of pre-tax income on rent.
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Renters51.8%of households51.8% of occupied housing units in Graham 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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Poverty35.0%7.1% unemp.35.0% of Graham County, NC residents live below the federal poverty line, and unemployment runs at 7.1%. Both feed the economic-stress sub-score in our Eviction Risk Score model.
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How Graham 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
Very High
#7
of 100 NC counties
37.9% of income
#7 of 100 counties in North Carolina on % of income spent on rent.
Cities in Graham County
Sorted by Eviction Risk Score · highest first
| City↕ | Population↕ | Risk↕ | % income on rent↕ | Average rent↕ | Lean↕ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Robbinsville | 577 | 3.5 | 30.9% | $364 | Rep |
| 002 | Lake Santeetlah | 82 | 2.8 | 29.2% | $634 | Rep |
| 003 | Fontana Dam | 11 | 2.8 | 53.5% | $863 | Rep |
County heatmap
Local landlord context
One county, multiple regulatory regimes.
Graham County spans 3 cities serving approximately 670 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 3.4/10. The county voted Republican by 60.1 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 Graham County
In June 2023, 7 eviction filings were recorded in Graham County — 215.4% of the historical average (well above average).1
- 7Jun 2023
- 215.4%of historical avg
- 635Renter households
- 8.7%Poverty rate
Last 24 months of filings
2021-07 — 2023-06
Historical eviction filings in Graham County
From 2000 to 2018, eviction filings in Graham County increased 58%. The peak was 32 filings in 2016.2
- 122000
- 32Peak (2016)
- 192018
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.
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/ 10 · Low
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Where eviction risk concentrates in Graham County
Top cities by population
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Graham County
Q1
Is Graham County landlord-friendly?
Yes, Graham County is in the lower-risk tier at 3.4/10.
Q2
What is the average rent in Graham County?
Average gross rent in Graham County runs $405/month across 3 cities, per ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
Q3
Which city in Graham County has the highest eviction risk?
The highest score in Graham County is 3.5/10. Use the city grid above to identify the specific municipality.