Eviction Risk Score
Elevated
#28
of 100 NC counties
5.0 / 10
#28 of 100 counties in North Carolina for landlord eviction risk.
County brief·Updated June 3, 2026
Hoke County, North Carolina Eviction Risk: Moderate
8 incorporated cities and unincorporated areas. The county Eviction Risk Score is held aloft by the city of Raeford (5.2) and a small number of dense urban cores. Rent-control coverage varies by city.
In 2026
Risk score
5
MODERATE
Ranked #28 of 100 NC counties
10k residents · 8 cities · 12 tracts
1976–2026 · pop-weighted from cities
Hoke County eviction risk score history
Min1.9
Average3.2
Now5
Key metrics
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Tenant beats landlord17.1%/ 100 outcomesIn court-decided eviction outcomes for Hoke County, NC, tenants prevail in roughly 17.1% 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 Hoke 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$1.5–4.2klegal + lost rentA typical eviction in Hoke County, NC costs landlords $1,501 to $4,189 all-in, covering court filing fees, process-server costs, attorney time, and lost rent.
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Average rent$1,03133% stretched on rentAverage gross rent in Hoke County, NC is $1,031 per month per the U.S. Census American Community Survey. 33% of renter households here spend more than 30% of pre-tax income on rent.
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Renters34.4%of households34.4% of occupied housing units in Hoke 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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Poverty21.3%6.8% unemp.21.3% of Hoke County, NC residents live below the federal poverty line, and unemployment runs at 6.8%. Both feed the economic-stress sub-score in our Eviction Risk Score model.
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How Hoke 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
High
#11
of 100 NC counties
37.2% of income
#11 of 100 counties in North Carolina on % of income spent on rent.
Cities in Hoke County
Sorted by Eviction Risk Score · highest first
| City↕ | Population↕ | Risk↕ | % income on rent↕ | Average rent↕ | Lean↕ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Raeford | 4,552 | 5.2 | 31.5% | $833 | Dem |
| 002 | Rockfish | 3,574 | 4.9 | 31.5% | $1,274 | Dem |
| 003 | Five Points | 940 | 5.0 | 32.4% | $1,036 | Dem |
| 004 | Silver City | 592 | 4.2 | 47.2% | $1,168 | Dem |
| 005 | Ashley Heights | 282 | 4.1 | 37.9% | $896 | Dem |
| 006 | Shannon | 125 | 3.8 | 32.4% | $1,036 | Dem |
| 007 | Bowmore | 88 | 4.7 | 32.4% | $1,036 | Dem |
| 008 | Dundarrach | 38 | 4.1 | 52.2% | $690 | Dem |
County heatmap
Local landlord context
One county, multiple regulatory regimes.
Hoke County spans 8 cities serving approximately 10,191 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 5/10. The county voted Democratic by 10.9 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 Hoke County
In June 2023, 50 eviction filings were recorded in Hoke County — 98.0% of the historical average (near average).1
- 50Jun 2023
- 98.0%of historical avg
- 5,313Renter households
- 17.4%Poverty rate
Last 24 months of filings
2021-07 — 2023-06
Historical eviction filings in Hoke County
From 2000 to 2018, eviction filings in Hoke County increased 114%. The peak was 650 filings in 2016.2
- 2962000
- 650Peak (2016)
- 6342018
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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Anson County eviction risk
5.1
/ 10 · Moderate
Pop. 10.1K
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Martin County eviction risk
5.1
/ 10 · Moderate
Pop. 8.1K
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Bladen County eviction risk
4.8
/ 10 · Moderate
Pop. 9.7K
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5.1
/ 10 · Moderate
Pop. 12.8K
Where eviction risk concentrates in Hoke County
Top cities by population
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Hoke County
Q1
How does Hoke County compare to North Carolina statewide?
Hoke County averages 5/10. Use the North Carolina overview link in the breadcrumb above for statewide comparison.
Q2
Is 32.8% rent-to-income ratio high for Hoke County?
32.8% is above the 30% federal threshold.
Q3
Where can I see all cities in Hoke County?
The city grid above lists every municipality in Hoke County with its risk score and population.