Eviction Risk Score
Elevated
#20
of 55 WV counties
3.5 / 10
#20 of 55 counties in West Virginia for landlord eviction risk.
County brief·Updated June 2, 2026
Grant County, West Virginia Eviction Risk: Low
2 incorporated cities and unincorporated areas. The county Eviction Risk Score is held aloft by the city of Petersburg (3.5) and a small number of dense urban cores. Rent-control coverage varies by city.
County Risk Score3.5/ 10 · Low
Cities tracked2municipalities
Census tracts3scored
Population3kLiving in 2 cities
Income spent on rent32.5%avg renter household
Average rent$650/ month
How Grant County ranks in West Virginia
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
Elevated
#20
of 55 WV counties
32.5% of income
#20 of 55 counties in West Virginia on % of income spent on rent.
Cities in Grant County
Sorted by Eviction Risk Score · highest first
| City↕ | Population↕ | Risk↕ | % income on rent↕ | Average rent↕ | Lean↕ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Petersburg | 2,384 | 3.5 | 32.5% | $646 | Rep |
| 002 | Bayard | 299 | 3.3 | 32.5% | $690 | Rep |
County heatmap
Local landlord context
One county, multiple regulatory regimes.
Grant County spans 2 cities serving approximately 2,683 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 3.5/10. The county voted Republican by 77.4 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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/ 10 · Low
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Where eviction risk concentrates in Grant County
Top cities by population
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Grant County
Q1
Is Grant County landlord-friendly?
Yes, Grant County is in the lower-risk tier at 3.5/10.
Q2
What is the average rent in Grant County?
Average gross rent in Grant County runs $650/month across 2 cities, per ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
Q3
Which city in Grant County has the highest eviction risk?
The highest score in Grant County is 3.5/10. Use the city grid above to identify the specific municipality.