County brief·Updated June 2, 2026

Barbour County, West Virginia Eviction Risk: Low

6 incorporated cities and unincorporated areas. The county Eviction Risk Score is held aloft by the city of Philippi (3.7) and a small number of dense urban cores. Rent-control coverage varies by city.

County Risk Score3.4/ 10 · Low

Cities tracked6municipalities

Census tracts4scored

Population5kLiving in 6 cities

Income spent on rent26.1%avg renter household

Average rent$787/ month

How Barbour County ranks in West Virginia

Lower number means more extreme, where #1 is the most

Eviction Risk Score

Elevated

#22 of 55 WV counties 3.4 / 10

#22 of 55 counties in West Virginia for landlord eviction risk.

Cost of living

Very Low

#43 of 51 states (statewide) 89.5 index

West Virginia ranks #43 of 51 states on overall cost of living (10.5% cheaper than the U.S. avg).

Housing services cost

Very Low

#51 of 51 states (statewide) 54.2 index

West Virginia ranks #51 of 51 states on housing services (45.8% cheaper than the U.S. avg).

Income spent on rent

Very Low

#49 of 55 WV counties 25.1% of income

#49 of 55 counties in West Virginia on % of income spent on rent.

Cities in Barbour County

Sorted by Eviction Risk Score · highest first

Map view

	City↕	Population↕	Risk↕	% income on rent↕	Average rent↕	Lean↕
001	Philippi Pop 2,861 · 25.2% income · $775 rent · Rep	2,861	3.6	25.2%	$775	Rep
002	Belington Pop 1,781 · 25.8% income · $828 rent · Rep	1,781	3.4	25.8%	$828	Rep
003	Montrose Pop 295 · 26.3% income · $786 rent · Rep	295	2.5	26.3%	$786	Rep
004	Junior Pop 281 · 41.3% income · $627 rent · Rep	281	3.7	41.3%	$627	Rep
005	Century Pop 110 · 26.3% income · $786 rent · Rep	110	2.2	26.3%	$786	Rep
006	Galloway Pop 71 · 5.8% income · $932 rent · Rep	71	2.8	5.8%	$932	Rep

County heatmap

Geographic distribution

Local landlord context

One county, multiple regulatory regimes.

Barbour County spans 6 cities serving approximately 5,399 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 3.4/10. The county voted Republican by 54.8 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.

Reviewed by NextGen Properties Research Team · Last updated June 2, 2026

Peer counties in West Virginia

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Where eviction risk concentrates in Barbour County

Top cities + top neighborhoods · click any card for the full breakdown

Top cities by population

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Barbour County

How many renters live in Barbour County?

Renter share is 35.7%, so approximately 1,925 of Barbour County's 5,399 residents are renters.

What is the lowest-risk city in Barbour County?

The lowest score in Barbour County is 2.2/10. See the city grid above for the specific municipality.

What is the highest-risk city in Barbour County?

The highest score in Barbour County is 3.7/10. See the city grid above for the specific municipality.