Eviction Risk Score
Elevated
#18
of 55 WV counties
3.5 / 10
#18 of 55 counties in West Virginia for landlord eviction risk.
County brief·Updated June 2, 2026
Hampshire County, West Virginia Eviction Risk: Low
4 incorporated cities and unincorporated areas. The county Eviction Risk Score is held aloft by the city of Romney (3.9) and a small number of dense urban cores. Rent-control coverage varies by city.
County Risk Score3.5/ 10 · Low
Cities tracked4municipalities
Census tracts9scored
Population3kLiving in 4 cities
Income spent on rent28.0%avg renter household
Average rent$749/ month
How Hampshire 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
Very Low
#53
of 55 WV counties
23.9% of income
#53 of 55 counties in West Virginia on % of income spent on rent.
Cities in Hampshire County
Sorted by Eviction Risk Score · highest first
| City↕ | Population↕ | Risk↕ | % income on rent↕ | Average rent↕ | Lean↕ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Romney | 1,922 | 3.9 | 29.0% | $616 | Rep |
| 002 | Springfield | 502 | 2.1 | 30.8% | $941 | Rep |
| 003 | Capon Bridge | 497 | 3.5 | 24.4% | $1,057 | Rep |
| 004 | Green Spring | 84 | 2.7 | 11.2% | $823 | Rep |
County heatmap
Local landlord context
One county, multiple regulatory regimes.
Hampshire County spans 4 cities serving approximately 3,005 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 3.5/10. The county voted Republican by 60.4 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 Hampshire County
Top cities by population
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Hampshire County
Q1
What is the eviction risk score for Hampshire County?
Hampshire County has a county-wide landlord eviction risk score of 3.5/10 (Low), averaged across 4 cities. Scores range from 2.1 to 3.9 within the county.
Q2
What is the rent-to-income ratio in Hampshire County?
Rent-to-income ratio in Hampshire County averages 28.0% of household income on gross rent, per ACS 2023 5-year data.
Q3
How many cities are in Hampshire County?
4 cities sit in Hampshire County, WV, serving approximately 3,005 residents.