What is the eviction risk score for Pageton?

The landlord eviction risk score for Pageton, WV is 2.2 out of 10, rated Very Low risk.

Does Pageton have rent control?

The rent-control risk score for Pageton is 0.5 out of 10.

How long does an eviction take in Pageton?

Typical eviction timeline is about 28 days from notice to writ of possession.

Pageton, WV Eviction Risk Score McDowell County · West Virginia

Updated Apr 18, 2026

● Very Low Risk

Pageton, WV sits at 2.2/10 — Very Low risk. , ~28-day typical timeline.

2.2 / 10 Very Low

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Score vs. benchmarks

Pageton

2.2

McDowell County

3.2

West Virginia avg

3.5

National avg

4.4

19.8%Tenant-law probabilityi

$1,034–3,128Typical eviction costi

28 daysTypical timelinei

$852HUD 2BR FMR '25i

Location & regional heat

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Sub-score breakdown

Each component on a 1–10 scale. Ticks mark the 25th, 50th, 75th, and 90th percentiles nationally.

Local political climatei

2.9

Regional political climatei

2.9

State political climate

1.8

Economic stress

4.0

Supply constraint

2.4

Rent-control risk

0.5

Eviction process difficulty

1.8

Tenant organizing strength

1.8

Housing court bias

1.6

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About eviction risk in Pageton, WV

Pageton, WV has an eviction risk score of 2.2 out of 10, placing it in the very low-risk tier for landlords operating in McDowell County and the state of West Virginia. The score combines local political climate, court disposition patterns, cost-of-eviction estimates, tenant organizing strength, and the likelihood of new tenant-protective legislation in the next legislative cycle.

Political climate: In 2020, McDowell County voted Republican by 58.5 points — classified as strongly landlord-leaning for purposes of rent-control or just-cause expansion risk.

What this score means for landlords

At 2.2/10, Pageton is a lower-risk environment. Standard screening, documented notices, and prompt action on non-payment typically resolve quickly. Still follow your state's specific notice and service requirements.

Nearby Cities — Eviction Risk Comparison

City	Distance	Population	Risk score
Anawalt, WV	2.2 mi	109	3.2
Keystone, WV	3.8 mi	39	3.4
Gary, WV	4 mi	861	2.7
Vivian, WV	4.1 mi	79	2.8
Northfork, WV	4.4 mi	169	3.4
Kimball, WV	4.9 mi	231	5.6
Maybeury, WV	5.8 mi	88	4.1
Pocahontas, VA	7.4 mi	234	3.4