What is the eviction risk score for Smithtown?

The landlord eviction risk score for Smithtown, NC is 4.4 out of 10, rated Moderate risk.

Does Smithtown have rent control?

The rent-control risk score for Smithtown is 1.0 out of 10.

How long does an eviction take in Smithtown?

Typical eviction timeline is about 45 days from notice to writ of possession.

Smithtown, NC Eviction Risk Score Yadkin County · North Carolina · Pop. 211

Updated Apr 18, 2026

● Moderate Risk

Smithtown, NC sits at 4.4/10 — Moderate risk. , 58.6% renters, ~45-day typical timeline.

4.4 / 10 Moderate

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Score vs. benchmarks

Smithtown

4.4

Yadkin County

4.5

North Carolina avg

5.1

National avg

4.4

21.2%Tenant-law probabilityi

$1,626–4,152Typical eviction costi

45 daysTypical timelinei

4.02%Filing ratei

$1,163HUD 2BR FMR '25i

58.6%Rentersi

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Sub-score breakdown

Each component on a 1–10 scale. Ticks mark the 25th, 50th, 75th, and 90th percentiles nationally.

Local political climatei

2.8

Regional political climatei

2.8

State political climate

2.3

Economic stressi

5.5

Supply constrainti

9.7

Rent-control risk

1.0

Eviction process difficulty

2.1

Tenant organizing strengthi

9.7

Housing court bias

1.7

Eviction filing rate (ground truth)i

6.1

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About eviction risk in Smithtown, NC

Smithtown, NC has an eviction risk score of 4.4 out of 10, placing it in the moderate-risk tier for landlords operating in Yadkin County and the state of North Carolina. The score combines local political climate, court disposition patterns, cost-of-eviction estimates, tenant organizing strength, and the likelihood of new tenant-protective legislation in the next legislative cycle.

Economic stress: poverty rate 70.2%, unemployment 0.0%. Higher values correlate with higher eviction filing rates and longer court timelines.

Political climate: In 2020, Yadkin County voted Republican by 61.1 points — classified as strongly landlord-leaning for purposes of rent-control or just-cause expansion risk.

What this score means for landlords

At 4.4/10, Smithtown is a lower-risk environment. Standard screening, documented notices, and prompt action on non-payment typically resolve quickly. Still follow your state's specific notice and service requirements.

Nearby Cities — Eviction Risk Comparison

City	Distance	Population	Risk score
East Bend, NC	3.6 mi	715	3.7
Boonville, NC	7.7 mi	1,593	4.5
Yadkinville, NC	8.6 mi	3,004	4.9
Pinnacle, NC	10.3 mi	540	4.9
Pilot Mountain, NC	11.7 mi	1,483	4.4
Tobaccoville, NC	11.8 mi	2,664	5.2
Lewisville, NC	12 mi	13,828	5.4
King, NC	12.3 mi	7,408	4.6