Scott County, VA Eviction Risk
7 cities · 4,455 residents · Avg 2.9/10 (Low)2.9Avg score
3.2Highest city
2.7Lowest city
28.8%Rent burden
$692Median rent
R+67.82020 margin
County heatmap
All cities in Scott County
Gate City1,928 pop
3.2
Weber City1,504 pop
3.2
Nickelsville368 pop
3.1
Dungannon316 pop
2.8
Hiltons217 pop
2.8
Duffield78 pop
2.7
Clinchport44 pop
2.7
About Scott County
Scott County spans 7 cities serving approximately 4,455 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 2.9/10. The county voted Republican by 67.8 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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