County brief·Updated June 2, 2026

Randolph County, West Virginia Eviction Risk: Moderate

12 incorporated cities and unincorporated areas. The county Eviction Risk Score is held aloft by the city of Elkins (4.6) and a small number of dense urban cores. Rent-control coverage varies by city.

County Risk Score4.2/ 10 · Moderate

Cities tracked12municipalities

Census tracts7scored

Population10kLiving in 12 cities

Income spent on rent32.3%avg renter household

Average rent$867/ month

How Randolph County ranks in West Virginia

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

Eviction Risk Score

Very High

#4 of 55 WV counties 4.2 / 10

#4 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

Moderate

#28 of 55 WV counties 31.1% of income

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

Cities in Randolph County

Sorted by Eviction Risk Score · highest first

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	City↕	Population↕	Risk↕	% income on rent↕	Average rent↕	Lean↕
001	Elkins Pop 6,811 · 32.9% income · $903 rent · Rep	6,811	4.5	32.9%	$903	Rep
002	Valley Bend Pop 661 · 32.9% income · $875 rent · Rep	661	2.9	32.9%	$875	Rep
003	Mill Creek Pop 659 · 27.8% income · $857 rent · Rep	659	4.4	27.8%	$857	Rep
004	Beverly Pop 629 · 31.2% income · $519 rent · Rep	629	4.6	31.2%	$519	Rep
005	East Dailey Pop 292 · 32.9% income · $875 rent · Rep	292	2.5	32.9%	$875	Rep
006	Womelsdorf (Coalton) Pop 280 · 32.9% income · $875 rent · Rep	280	2.9	32.9%	$875	Rep
007	Huttonsville Pop 225 · 51.0% income · $1,091 rent · Rep	225	2.6	51.0%	$1,091	Rep
008	Norton Pop 196 · 4.7% income · $580 rent · Rep	196	2.4	4.7%	$580	Rep
009	Frank Pop 188 · 32.9% income · $875 rent · Rep	188	2.8	32.9%	$875	Rep
010	Harman Pop 119 · 28.0% income · $683 rent · Rep	119	4.5	28.0%	$683	Rep
011	Dailey Pop 23 · 32.9% income · $875 rent · Rep	23	2.5	32.9%	$875	Rep
012	Bowden 32.9% income · $875 rent · Rep		2.7	32.9%	$875	Rep

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Geographic distribution

Local landlord context

One county, multiple regulatory regimes.

Randolph County spans 12 cities serving approximately 10,083 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 4.2/10. The county voted Republican by 43.5 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 Randolph County

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Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Randolph County

Why is rent-to-income ratio 32.3% in Randolph County?

Rent-to-income ratio of 32.3% reflects the ratio of average gross rent to average household income across 12 cities in Randolph County.

What court hears evictions in Randolph County?

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

Does Randolph 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.