Lenoir County, NC Eviction Risk
6 cities · 24,271 residents · Avg 5.7/10 (Elevated) · Updated5.7Avg score
6.5Highest city
5.1Lowest city
23.0%Rent burden
$750Median rent
R+3.52020 margin
County heatmap
All cities in Lenoir County
| # | City | Population | Median rent | Rent burden | Risk score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kinston, NC | 19,505 | $867 | 29.3% | 6.5 |
| 2 | La Grange, NC | 2,756 | $735 | 23.3% | 5.9 |
| 3 | Pink Hill, NC | 527 | $575 | 17.0% | 5.7 |
| 4 | Deep Run, NC | 662 | $780 | 31.3% | 5.6 |
| 5 | Jackson Heights, NC | 794 | $793 | 14.3% | 5.2 |
| 6 | Graingers, NC | 27 | — | — | 5.1 |
About Lenoir County
Lenoir County spans 6 cities serving approximately 24,271 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 5.7/10. The county voted Republican by 3.5 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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