Eviction Risk Score
Very High
#5
of 55 WV counties
4.2 / 10
#5 of 55 counties in West Virginia for landlord eviction risk.
County brief·Updated June 2, 2026
Upshur County, West Virginia Eviction Risk: Moderate
6 incorporated cities and unincorporated areas. The county Eviction Risk Score is held aloft by the city of Buckhannon (4.4) and a small number of dense urban cores. Rent-control coverage varies by city.
County Risk Score4.2/ 10 · Moderate
Cities tracked6municipalities
Census tracts6scored
Population6kLiving in 6 cities
Income spent on rent29.3%avg renter household
Average rent$886/ month
How Upshur 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
Moderate
#30
of 55 WV counties
30.5% of income
#30 of 55 counties in West Virginia on % of income spent on rent.
Cities in Upshur County
Sorted by Eviction Risk Score · highest first
| City↕ | Population↕ | Risk↕ | % income on rent↕ | Average rent↕ | Lean↕ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Buckhannon | 5,116 | 4.4 | 29.0% | $885 | Rep |
| 002 | Hinkleville | 291 | 2.7 | 29.0% | $885 | Rep |
| 003 | Rock Cave | 276 | 2.5 | 29.0% | $885 | Rep |
| 004 | Adrian | 183 | 2.7 | 38.1% | $927 | Rep |
| 005 | Helvetia | 16 | 2.3 | 29.0% | $885 | Rep |
| 006 | Pickens | 15 | 2.4 | 29.0% | $885 | Rep |
County heatmap
Local landlord context
One county, multiple regulatory regimes.
Upshur County spans 6 cities serving approximately 5,897 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 4.2/10. The county voted Republican by 54.0 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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4.2
/ 10 · Moderate
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/ 10 · Moderate
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/ 10 · Moderate
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/ 10 · Moderate
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Where eviction risk concentrates in Upshur County
Top cities by population
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Upshur County
Q1
What is the eviction risk score for Upshur County?
Upshur County has a county-wide landlord eviction risk score of 4.2/10 (Moderate), averaged across 6 cities. Scores range from 2.3 to 4.4 within the county.
Q2
What is the rent-to-income ratio in Upshur County?
Rent-to-income ratio in Upshur County averages 29.3% of household income on gross rent, per ACS 2023 5-year data.
Q3
How many cities are in Upshur County?
6 cities sit in Upshur County, WV, serving approximately 5,897 residents.