Eviction Risk Score
High
#9
of 55 WV counties
3.9 / 10
#9 of 55 counties in West Virginia for landlord eviction risk.
County brief·Updated June 2, 2026
Taylor County, West Virginia Eviction Risk: Low
2 incorporated cities and unincorporated areas. The county Eviction Risk Score is held aloft by the city of Grafton (3.9) and a small number of dense urban cores. Rent-control coverage varies by city.
County Risk Score3.9/ 10 · Low
Cities tracked2municipalities
Census tracts4scored
Population5kLiving in 2 cities
Income spent on rent28.4%avg renter household
Average rent$535/ month
How Taylor 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
#52
of 55 WV counties
24.2% of income
#52 of 55 counties in West Virginia on % of income spent on rent.
Cities in Taylor County
Sorted by Eviction Risk Score · highest first
| City↕ | Population↕ | Risk↕ | % income on rent↕ | Average rent↕ | Lean↕ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Grafton | 4,618 | 3.9 | 28.9% | $512 | Rep |
| 002 | Flemington | 240 | 3.8 | 19.4% | $980 | Rep |
County heatmap
Local landlord context
One county, multiple regulatory regimes.
Taylor County spans 2 cities serving approximately 4,858 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 3.9/10. The county voted Republican by 49.9 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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3.8
/ 10 · Low
Pop. 7.2K
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4
/ 10 · Moderate
Pop. 2.9K
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4.2
/ 10 · Moderate
Pop. 4.3K
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4.2
/ 10 · Moderate
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Where eviction risk concentrates in Taylor County
Top cities by population
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Taylor County
Q1
How many renters live in Taylor County?
Renter share is 23.9%, so approximately 1,159 of Taylor County's 4,858 residents are renters.
Q2
What is the lowest-risk city in Taylor County?
The lowest score in Taylor County is 3.8/10. See the city grid above for the specific municipality.
Q3
What is the highest-risk city in Taylor County?
The highest score in Taylor County is 3.9/10. See the city grid above for the specific municipality.