Eviction Risk Score
Very Low
#239
of 254 TX counties
1.0 / 10
#239 of 254 counties in Texas for landlord eviction risk.
County brief·Updated June 2, 2026
Archer County, Texas Eviction Risk: Very Low
6 incorporated cities and unincorporated areas. The county Eviction Risk Score is held aloft by the city of Holliday (1.2) and a small number of dense urban cores. Rent-control coverage varies by city.
County Risk Score1/ 10 · Very Low
Cities tracked6municipalities
Census tracts3scored
Population6kLiving in 6 cities
Income spent on rent27.5%avg renter household
Average rent$1,085/ month
How Archer County ranks in Texas
Cost of living
Moderate
#25
of 51 states (statewide)
97.1 index
Texas ranks #25 of 51 states on overall cost of living (2.9% cheaper than the U.S. avg).
Housing services cost
Elevated
#20
of 51 states (statewide)
96.5 index
Texas ranks #20 of 51 states on housing services (3.5% cheaper than the U.S. avg).
Income spent on rent
Moderate
#131
of 254 TX counties
28.5% of income
#131 of 254 counties in Texas on % of income spent on rent.
Cities in Archer County
Sorted by Eviction Risk Score · highest first
| City↕ | Population↕ | Risk↕ | % income on rent↕ | Average rent↕ | Lean↕ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Holliday | 1,661 | 1.2 | 28.1% | $779 | Rep |
| 002 | Lakeside City | 1,234 | 1.2 | 26.4% | $2,144 | Rep |
| 003 | Archer City | 1,233 | 0.8 | 24.0% | $531 | Rep |
| 004 | Scotland | 629 | 1.0 | 18.0% | $986 | Rep |
| 005 | Windthorst | 537 | 0.8 | 48.8% | $1,031 | Rep |
| 006 | Megargel | 256 | 0.8 | 25.4% | $1,007 | Rep |
County heatmap
Local landlord context
One county, multiple regulatory regimes.
Archer County spans 6 cities serving approximately 5,550 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 1/10. The county voted Republican by 80.4 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 Archer County
Top cities by population
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Archer County
Q1
How many renters live in Archer County?
Renter share is 18.7%, so approximately 1,039 of Archer County's 5,550 residents are renters.
Q2
What is the lowest-risk city in Archer County?
The lowest score in Archer County is 0.8/10. See the city grid above for the specific municipality.
Q3
What is the highest-risk city in Archer County?
The highest score in Archer County is 1.2/10. See the city grid above for the specific municipality.