County brief·Updated June 2, 2026

Mingo County, West Virginia Eviction Risk: Low

8 incorporated cities and unincorporated areas. The county Eviction Risk Score is held aloft by the city of Williamson (3.3) and a small number of dense urban cores. Rent-control coverage varies by city.

County Risk Score3.1/ 10 · Low

Cities tracked8municipalities

Census tracts7scored

Population6kLiving in 8 cities

Income spent on rent33.5%avg renter household

Average rent$551/ month

How Mingo County ranks in West Virginia

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

Eviction Risk Score

Low

#40 of 55 WV counties 3.1 / 10

#40 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

High

#8 of 55 WV counties 37.1% of income

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

Cities in Mingo County

Sorted by Eviction Risk Score · highest first

Map view

	City↕	Population↕	Risk↕	% income on rent↕	Average rent↕	Lean↕
001	Williamson Pop 2,919 · 29.8% income · $489 rent · Rep	2,919	3.3	29.8%	$489	Rep
002	Holden Pop 670 · 32.6% income · $532 rent · Rep	670	1.9	32.6%	$532	Rep
003	Matewan Pop 505 · 29.8% income · $355 rent · Rep	505	3.2	29.8%	$355	Rep
004	Red Jacket Pop 482 · 33.4% income · $497 rent · Rep	482	3.0	33.4%	$497	Rep
005	Chattaroy Pop 467 · 51.0% income · $912 rent · Rep	467	3.2	51.0%	$912	Rep
006	Delbarton Pop 333 · 43.0% income · $748 rent · Rep	333	2.8	43.0%	$748	Rep
007	Gilbert Pop 308 · 38.3% income · $725 rent · Rep	308	3.2	38.3%	$725	Rep
008	Kermit Pop 153 · 38.5% income · $782 rent · Rep	153	3.3	38.5%	$782	Rep

County heatmap

Geographic distribution

Local landlord context

One county, multiple regulatory regimes.

Mingo County spans 8 cities serving approximately 5,837 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 3.1/10. The county voted Republican by 71.3 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

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Where eviction risk concentrates in Mingo County

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Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Mingo County

Why is rent-to-income ratio 33.5% in Mingo County?

Rent-to-income ratio of 33.5% reflects the ratio of average gross rent to average household income across 8 cities in Mingo County.

What court hears evictions in Mingo County?

West Virginia state court hears unlawful detainer or summary process actions in Mingo County. See the West Virginia eviction laws eviction-process guide for court name and procedure.

Does Mingo County have just-cause eviction?

Just-cause eviction is determined by state law. West Virginia eviction laws framework applies; see the West Virginia eviction laws tenant-protections guide.