Eviction Risk Score
Elevated
#39
of 95 TN counties
2.7 / 10
#39 of 95 counties in Tennessee for landlord eviction risk.
County brief·Updated June 2, 2026
Cocke County, Tennessee Eviction Risk: Low
3 incorporated cities and unincorporated areas. The county Eviction Risk Score is held aloft by the city of Newport (2.7) and a small number of dense urban cores. Rent-control coverage varies by city.
County Risk Score2.6/ 10 · Low
Cities tracked3municipalities
Census tracts9scored
Population8kLiving in 3 cities
Income spent on rent29.5%avg renter household
Average rent$736/ month
How Cocke County ranks in Tennessee
Cost of living
Low
#38
of 51 states (statewide)
91.9 index
Tennessee ranks #38 of 51 states on overall cost of living (8.1% cheaper than the U.S. avg).
Housing services cost
Low
#33
of 51 states (statewide)
79.1 index
Tennessee ranks #33 of 51 states on housing services (20.9% cheaper than the U.S. avg).
Income spent on rent
Moderate
#54
of 95 TN counties
27.2% of income
#54 of 95 counties in Tennessee on % of income spent on rent.
Cities in Cocke County
Sorted by Eviction Risk Score · highest first
| City↕ | Population↕ | Risk↕ | % income on rent↕ | Average rent↕ | Lean↕ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Newport | 6,881 | 2.7 | 29.9% | $720 | Rep |
| 002 | Cosby | 779 | 2.2 | 28.9% | $854 | Rep |
| 003 | Parrottsville | 374 | 2.6 | 22.9% | $806 | Rep |
County heatmap
Local landlord context
One county, multiple regulatory regimes.
Cocke County spans 3 cities serving approximately 8,034 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 2.6/10. The county voted Republican by 64.8 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.
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Grainger County eviction risk
2.6
/ 10 · Low
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/ 10 · Low
Pop. 8.2K
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2.6
/ 10 · Low
Pop. 7.0K
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2.7
/ 10 · Low
Pop. 7.3K
Where eviction risk concentrates in Cocke County
Top cities by population
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Cocke County
Q1
What is the eviction risk score for Cocke County?
Cocke County has a county-wide landlord eviction risk score of 2.6/10 (Low), averaged across 3 cities. Scores range from 2.2 to 2.7 within the county.
Q2
What is the rent-to-income ratio in Cocke County?
Rent-to-income ratio in Cocke County averages 29.5% of household income on gross rent, per ACS 2023 5-year data.
Q3
How many cities are in Cocke County?
3 cities sit in Cocke County, TN, serving approximately 8,034 residents.