Eviction Risk Score
Elevated
#23
of 55 WV counties
3.4 / 10
#23 of 55 counties in West Virginia for landlord eviction risk.
County brief·Updated June 2, 2026
Roane County, West Virginia Eviction Risk: Low
2 incorporated cities and unincorporated areas. The county Eviction Risk Score is held aloft by the city of Spencer (3.6) and a small number of dense urban cores. Rent-control coverage varies by city.
County Risk Score3.4/ 10 · Low
Cities tracked2municipalities
Census tracts5scored
Population3kLiving in 2 cities
Income spent on rent39.6%avg renter household
Average rent$720/ month
How Roane 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
High
#13
of 55 WV counties
34.4% of income
#13 of 55 counties in West Virginia on % of income spent on rent.
Cities in Roane County
Sorted by Eviction Risk Score · highest first
| City↕ | Population↕ | Risk↕ | % income on rent↕ | Average rent↕ | Lean↕ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Spencer | 2,291 | 3.6 | 41.1% | $738 | Rep |
| 002 | Reedy | 292 | 2.1 | 27.7% | $582 | Rep |
County heatmap
Local landlord context
One county, multiple regulatory regimes.
Roane County spans 2 cities serving approximately 2,583 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 3.4/10. The county voted Republican by 47.9 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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Where eviction risk concentrates in Roane County
Top cities by population
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Roane County
Q1
How is the Roane County eviction risk score computed?
Each of the 2 cities in the county is independently scored on nine sub-factors. The county-wide 3.4/10 average reflects a population-weighted mean of those municipal scores.
Q2
Does Roane County have rent control?
Rent control is determined by state law and city ordinance. West Virginia state framework applies. See the West Virginia eviction laws rent-control guide for details.
Q3
What is the political climate in Roane County?
Roane County voted Republican by 47.9 points in 2020.