Richmond County, NC Eviction Risk
8 cities · 21,043 residents · Avg 5.9/10 (Elevated) · Updated5.9Avg score
6.6Highest city
3.9Lowest city
35.1%Rent burden
$646Median rent
R+14.82020 margin
County heatmap
All cities in Richmond County
| # | City | Population | Median rent | Rent burden | Risk score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dobbins Heights, NC | 560 | $577 | 45.0% | 6.6 |
| 2 | Rockingham, NC | 8,967 | $659 | 34.9% | 6.5 |
| 3 | Cordova, NC | 1,372 | — | 51.0% | 6.5 |
| 4 | East Rockingham, NC | 2,779 | $781 | 24.1% | 6.3 |
| 5 | Ellerbe, NC | 1,036 | $575 | 27.7% | 6.1 |
| 6 | Hamlet, NC | 5,961 | $640 | 27.7% | 6.0 |
| 7 | Norman, NC | 89 | — | — | 5.4 |
| 8 | Roberdel, NC | 279 | — | — | 3.9 |
About Richmond County
Richmond County spans 8 cities serving approximately 21,043 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 5.9/10. The county voted Republican by 14.8 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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