Jefferson County, WV Eviction Risk
8 cities · 21,176 residents · Avg 1.9/10 (Very Low)1.9Avg score
2.4Highest city
1.6Lowest city
29.7%Rent burden
$1,372Median rent
R+10.52020 margin
County heatmap
All cities in Jefferson County
Charles Town7,337 pop
2.4
Ranson corporation5,729 pop
2.1
Shannondale3,465 pop
1.6
Shepherdstown1,460 pop
2.0
Bolivar1,215 pop
1.9
Shenandoah Junction1,141 pop
1.7
Middleway479 pop
1.8
Harpers Ferry350 pop
1.8
About Jefferson County
Jefferson County spans 8 cities serving approximately 21,176 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 1.9/10. The county voted Republican by 10.5 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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