Eviction Risk Score
Low
#91
of 132 VA counties
4.2 / 10
#91 of 132 counties in Virginia for landlord eviction risk.
County brief·Updated June 2, 2026
Wythe County, Virginia Eviction Risk: Moderate
6 incorporated cities and unincorporated areas. The county Eviction Risk Score is held aloft by the city of Wytheville (4.3) and a small number of dense urban cores. Rent-control coverage varies by city.
County Risk Score4.2/ 10 · Moderate
Cities tracked6municipalities
Census tracts8scored
Population12kLiving in 6 cities
Income spent on rent30.4%avg renter household
Average rent$780/ month
How Wythe County ranks in Virginia
Cost of living
Elevated
#16
of 51 states (statewide)
101.1 index
Virginia ranks #16 of 51 states on overall cost of living (1.1% more expensive than the U.S. avg).
Housing services cost
Elevated
#17
of 51 states (statewide)
106.8 index
Virginia ranks #17 of 51 states on housing services (6.8% more expensive than the U.S. avg).
Income spent on rent
High
#33
of 132 VA counties
32.7% of income
#33 of 132 counties in Virginia on % of income spent on rent.
Cities in Wythe County
Sorted by Eviction Risk Score · highest first
| City↕ | Population↕ | Risk↕ | % income on rent↕ | Average rent↕ | Lean↕ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Wytheville | 8,202 | 4.3 | 30.4% | $760 | Rep |
| 002 | Rural Retreat | 1,644 | 4.1 | 24.6% | $800 | Rep |
| 003 | Fort Chiswell | 821 | 3.8 | 14.0% | $963 | Rep |
| 004 | Max Meadows | 599 | 3.7 | 68.0% | $861 | Rep |
| 005 | Ivanhoe | 540 | 3.7 | 31.1% | $674 | Rep |
| 006 | Austinville | 119 | 3.9 | 28.2% | $782 | Rep |
County heatmap
Local landlord context
One county, multiple regulatory regimes.
Wythe County spans 6 cities serving approximately 11,925 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 4.2/10. The county voted Republican by 57.0 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.
Eviction filings in Wythe County
The Princeton Eviction Lab Tracking System covers Virginia statewide (no county-level tracker available). In the past month, 10,534 filings were recorded, 1.07× the historical baseline (near baseline). YTD filings: 46,492; pandemic-era total: 643,855.
- 10,534Past month
- 139,873Past 12 months
- 1.02×vs baseline (12 mo)
- $1,567Average rent
Last 36 months of filings
2023-05-01 - 2026-04-01
Filings dropped 12% over the past 12 months.
Notice requirement: at least five days notice (in some cases more). Filing fee: minimum filing fee of $36.
Peer counties in Virginia
Peer county
Prince George County eviction risk
4.2
/ 10 · Moderate
Pop. 11.5K
Peer county
Franklin County eviction risk
4.2
/ 10 · Moderate
Pop. 16.1K
Peer county
Botetourt County eviction risk
4.1
/ 10 · Moderate
Pop. 12.6K
Peer county
Wise County eviction risk
4.1
/ 10 · Moderate
Pop. 13.6K
Where eviction risk concentrates in Wythe County
Top cities by population
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Wythe County
Q1
How is the Wythe County eviction risk score computed?
Each of the 6 cities in the county is independently scored on nine sub-factors. The county-wide 4.2/10 average reflects a population-weighted mean of those municipal scores.
Q2
Does Wythe County have rent control?
Rent control is determined by state law and city ordinance. Virginia state framework applies. See the Virginia eviction laws rent-control guide for details.
Q3
What is the political climate in Wythe County?
Wythe County voted Republican by 57.0 points in 2020.