Hertford County, NC Eviction Risk
7 cities · 9,916 residents · Avg 5.6/10 (Elevated) · Updated5.6Avg score
6.4Highest city
3.9Lowest city
36.4%Rent burden
$836Median rent
D+34.02020 margin
County heatmap
All cities in Hertford County
| # | City | Population | Median rent | Rent burden | Risk score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cofield, NC | 300 | $825 | 51.0% | 6.4 |
| 2 | Murfreesboro, NC | 3,170 | $1,079 | 45.6% | 6.3 |
| 3 | Ahoskie, NC | 4,764 | $809 | 33.7% | 6.2 |
| 4 | Winton, NC | 593 | $843 | 25.8% | 5.9 |
| 5 | Aulander, NC | 689 | $624 | 26.0% | 5.7 |
| 6 | Como, NC | 123 | — | — | 4.7 |
| 7 | Powellsville, NC | 277 | — | — | 3.9 |
About Hertford County
Hertford County spans 7 cities serving approximately 9,916 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 5.6/10. The county voted Democratic by 34.0 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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