Eviction Risk Score
Low
#37
of 55 WV counties
3.1 / 10
#37 of 55 counties in West Virginia for landlord eviction risk.
County brief·Updated June 2, 2026
Monroe County, West Virginia Eviction Risk: Low
2 incorporated cities and unincorporated areas. The county Eviction Risk Score is held aloft by the city of Peterstown (3.5) and a small number of dense urban cores. Rent-control coverage varies by city.
County Risk Score3.1/ 10 · Low
Cities tracked2municipalities
Census tracts3scored
Population1kLiving in 2 cities
Income spent on rent25.0%avg renter household
Average rent$618/ month
How Monroe 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
#48
of 55 WV counties
25.2% of income
#48 of 55 counties in West Virginia on % of income spent on rent.
Cities in Monroe County
Sorted by Eviction Risk Score · highest first
| City↕ | Population↕ | Risk↕ | % income on rent↕ | Average rent↕ | Lean↕ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Peterstown | 594 | 2.8 | 23.8% | $621 | Rep |
| 002 | Union | 476 | 3.5 | 26.6% | $615 | Rep |
County heatmap
Local landlord context
One county, multiple regulatory regimes.
Monroe County spans 2 cities serving approximately 1,070 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 3.1/10. The county voted Republican by 57.4 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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Wirt County eviction risk
3.1
/ 10 · Low
Pop. 1.1K
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Doddridge County eviction risk
3.2
/ 10 · Low
Pop. 1.0K
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Webster County eviction risk
3.3
/ 10 · Low
Pop. 1.7K
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Gilmer County eviction risk
3.5
/ 10 · Low
Pop. 1.2K
Where eviction risk concentrates in Monroe County
Top cities by population
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Monroe County
Q1
How does Monroe County compare to West Virginia statewide?
Monroe County averages 3.1/10. Use the West Virginia overview link in the breadcrumb above for statewide comparison.
Q2
Is 25.0% rent-to-income ratio high for Monroe County?
25.0% is below the 30% federal threshold.
Q3
Where can I see all cities in Monroe County?
The city grid above lists every municipality in Monroe County with its risk score and population.