Eviction Risk Score
Very Low
#48
of 55 WV counties
2.6 / 10
#48 of 55 counties in West Virginia for landlord eviction risk.
County brief·Updated June 2, 2026
Tyler County, West Virginia Eviction Risk: Low
3 incorporated cities and unincorporated areas. The county Eviction Risk Score is held aloft by the city of Paden City (3.5) and a small number of dense urban cores. Rent-control coverage varies by city.
County Risk Score2.6/ 10 · Low
Cities tracked3municipalities
Census tracts3scored
Population5kLiving in 3 cities
Income spent on rent29.4%avg renter household
Average rent$747/ month
How Tyler 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
#14
of 55 WV counties
34.0% of income
#14 of 55 counties in West Virginia on % of income spent on rent.
Cities in Tyler County
Sorted by Eviction Risk Score · highest first
| City↕ | Population↕ | Risk↕ | % income on rent↕ | Average rent↕ | Lean↕ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Paden City | 2,415 | 1.8 | 19.4% | $719 | Rep |
| 002 | Sistersville | 1,409 | 3.5 | 37.7% | $812 | Rep |
| 003 | Middlebourne | 796 | 3.4 | 45.0% | $721 | Rep |
County heatmap
Local landlord context
One county, multiple regulatory regimes.
Tyler County spans 3 cities serving approximately 4,620 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 2.6/10. The county voted Republican by 66.2 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 Tyler County
Top cities by population
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Tyler County
Q1
What is the eviction risk range in Tyler County?
Scores range from 1.8 to 3.5 across 3 cities in Tyler County. The 2.6 average masks meaningful intra-county variance.
Q2
What is the renter share in Tyler County?
21.2% of households in Tyler County are renter-occupied per ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
Q3
What is the average rent in Tyler County?
Average gross rent across Tyler County averages $747/month.