Wilkes County, NC Eviction Risk
9 cities · 18,687 residents · Avg 4.8/10 (Moderate) · Updated4.8Avg score
5.6Highest city
3.4Lowest city
29.8%Rent burden
$707Median rent
R+56.62020 margin
County heatmap
All cities in Wilkes County
| # | City | Population | Median rent | Rent burden | Risk score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wilkesboro, NC | 3,646 | $764 | 29.0% | 5.6 |
| 2 | Fairplains, NC | 1,803 | $653 | 21.9% | 5.2 |
| 3 | North Wilkesboro, NC | 4,421 | $599 | 28.5% | 5.1 |
| 4 | Cricket, NC | 2,317 | $773 | 24.5% | 5.1 |
| 5 | Ronda, NC | 436 | $875 | 38.1% | 5.1 |
| 6 | Mulberry, NC | 2,037 | $604 | 25.7% | 4.8 |
| 7 | Moravian Falls, NC | 1,285 | $700 | 40.0% | 4.8 |
| 8 | Millers Creek, NC | 1,689 | $695 | 30.5% | 4.1 |
| 9 | Hays, NC | 1,053 | — | — | 3.4 |
About Wilkes County
Wilkes County spans 9 cities serving approximately 18,687 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 4.8/10. The county voted Republican by 56.6 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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