Eviction Risk Score
Very Low
#84
of 100 NC counties
3.7 / 10
#84 of 100 counties in North Carolina for landlord eviction risk.
County brief·Updated June 3, 2026
Stokes County, North Carolina Eviction Risk: Low
5 incorporated cities and unincorporated areas. The county Eviction Risk Score is held aloft by the city of King (3.8) and a small number of dense urban cores. Rent-control coverage varies by city.
In 2026
Risk score
3.7
LOW
Ranked #84 of 100 NC counties
11k residents · 5 cities · 13 tracts
50-yr Eviction Risk Score history
1976 to 2026 · pop-weighted from cities
Min1.7
Average2.8
Now3.7
Key metrics
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Tenant beats landlord17.9%/ 100 outcomesIn court-decided eviction outcomes for Stokes County, NC, tenants prevail in roughly 17.9% of contested cases. A higher number means landlords face stronger tenant defenses and longer calendars.
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Timeline46dfiling → judgmentFrom the moment an unlawful-detainer notice is filed in Stokes County, NC until a money judgment is entered, a contested eviction takes about 46 days on average. Longer timelines mean more lost rent for landlords.
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Cost range$1.6–4.9klegal + lost rentA typical eviction in Stokes County, NC costs landlords $1,559 to $4,914 all-in, covering court filing fees, process-server costs, attorney time, and lost rent.
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Average rent$83436% stretched on rentAverage gross rent in Stokes County, NC is $834 per month per the U.S. Census American Community Survey. 36% of renter households here spend more than 30% of pre-tax income on rent.
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Renters33.5%of households33.5% of occupied housing units in Stokes 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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Poverty9.6%2.8% unemp.9.6% of Stokes County, NC residents live below the federal poverty line, and unemployment runs at 2.8%. Both feed the economic-stress sub-score in our Eviction Risk Score model.
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How Stokes 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
#23
of 100 NC counties
34.6% of income
#23 of 100 counties in North Carolina on % of income spent on rent.
Cities in Stokes County
Sorted by Eviction Risk Score · highest first
| City↕ | Population↕ | Risk↕ | % income on rent↕ | Average rent↕ | Lean↕ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | King | 7,408 | 3.8 | 36.9% | $895 | Rep |
| 002 | Walnut Cove | 2,115 | 3.5 | 32.1% | $674 | Rep |
| 003 | Germanton | 1,087 | 3.5 | 29.6% | $678 | Rep |
| 004 | Pinnacle | 540 | 3.6 | 51.0% | $814 | Rep |
| 005 | Danbury | 197 | 2.6 | 23.3% | $1,167 | Rep |
County heatmap
Local landlord context
One county, multiple regulatory regimes.
Stokes County spans 5 cities serving approximately 11,347 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 3.7/10. The county voted Republican by 57.8 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 Stokes County
In June 2023, 8 eviction filings were recorded in Stokes County — 65.3% of the historical average (below average).1
- 8Jun 2023
- 65.3%of historical avg
- 4,187Renter households
- 12.0%Poverty rate
Last 24 months of filings
2021-07 — 2023-06
Historical eviction filings in Stokes County
From 2000 to 2018, eviction filings in Stokes County declined 12%. The peak was 207 filings in 2006.2
- 1852000
- 207Peak (2006)
- 1622018
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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/ 10 · Low
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Where eviction risk concentrates in Stokes County
Top cities by population
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Stokes County
Q1
Is Stokes County landlord-friendly?
Yes, Stokes County is in the lower-risk tier at 3.7/10.
Q2
What is the average rent in Stokes County?
Average gross rent in Stokes County runs $833/month across 5 cities, per ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
Q3
Which city in Stokes County has the highest eviction risk?
The highest score in Stokes County is 3.8/10. Use the city grid above to identify the specific municipality.