Curry County, Oregon Eviction Risk: Elevated

Curry County, Oregon eviction laws earns an average eviction-risk score of 6.2/10, placing it in the Elevated tier. That figure reflects a county of roughly 13,352 residents spread across 7 cities, where the average renter pays $1,242 per month and average rent burden sits at 26.6% of income. According to the state risk index, 21 Oregon counties carry higher risk than Curry County and 14 are less risky, putting this county squarely in the middle third of the state. For landlords and investors, that means operating conditions are meaningfully more challenging here than in the lower half of Oregon counties, even if Curry is not among the state's most difficult markets.

The intra-county score range, from 5.7 to 6.3, is relatively tight, suggesting broadly similar operating dynamics across the county rather than a sharp divide between easy and hard submarkets. Still, a full 0.6-point spread on a 10-point scale is enough to affect underwriting decisions at the city level. Investors should treat the county average as a baseline orientation, not a substitute for city-level due diligence.

The cities inside Curry County

Brookings, the county's largest city at 6,703 residents, also carries the county's highest risk score at 6.3/10. That combination of size and elevated risk makes it the single most consequential market for landlords in Curry County. Wedderburn follows at 6.2/10, while Gold Beach (6.1/10, population 2,466) and Port Orford (6.1/10) share the next tier. Harbor scores 6.0/10 with a population of 2,437.

The lowest-risk cities in the county are Nesika Beach at 5.7/10 and Pistol River at 5.8/10, though both are very small communities with populations of 465 and 89, respectively. Risk is genuinely hyper-local here: even within a single county of modest overall size, the score spread between the easiest and hardest markets spans the difference between a more manageable position and a solidly elevated one. Landlords should review individual city pages rather than relying solely on the county-level average.

State-level laws that apply here

All residential tenancies in Curry County operate under ORS § 90 (Residential Landlord and Tenant). Oregon law requires 14 days notice for nonpayment of rent, 3 days for a material non-curable violation, 30 days for a no-cause termination in the first year of tenancy, and 90 days for a landlord-based no-fault termination after the first year. Just cause for termination is required under Oregon state law. Rent increases are capped at the greater of 7% plus CPI, with a maximum of 10%, and source of income is a protected class under Oregon fair housing law administered by the Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries, Civil Rights Division. For a full breakdown, see the Oregon eviction process guide.

On the cost side, court filing fees run $165 to $275, sheriff lockout fees add another $50 to $175, and attorney fees typically range from $750 to $3,500. An uncontested case resolves in roughly 30 to 60 days; a contested matter can stretch to 60 to 150 days. Those timelines and costs underscore why understanding Oregon eviction costs before acquiring property here is essential due diligence for any investor. Landlords must also give tenants 24 hours notice before entry under ORS § 90.

With an average poverty rate of 11.2% and roughly 34.9% of households renting, Curry County carries a renter base that is modest in size but meaningfully exposed to economic stress; review the city grid above to compare individual markets before committing to a specific location.