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Briscoe County, Texas eviction risk overview
County brief·Updated June 2, 2026

Briscoe County, Texas Eviction Risk: Very Low

2 incorporated cities and unincorporated areas. The county Eviction Risk Score is held aloft by the city of Silverton (1.2) and a small number of dense urban cores. Rent-control coverage varies by city.

County Risk Score1.2/ 10 · Very Low
Cities tracked2municipalities
Census tracts1scored
Population1kLiving in 2 cities
Income spent on rent18.7%avg renter household
Average rent$603/ month

How Briscoe County ranks in Texas

Lower number means more extreme, where #1 is the most
Eviction Risk Score
Very Low
#223 of 254 TX counties 1.2 / 10
Eviction Risk Score, 12th percentileBottomTop
#223 of 254 counties in Texas for landlord eviction risk.
Cost of living
Moderate
#25 of 51 states (statewide) 97.1 index
Cost of living, 52nd percentileBottomTop
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
Housing services cost, 62nd percentileBottomTop
Texas ranks #20 of 51 states on housing services (3.5% cheaper than the U.S. avg).
Income spent on rent
Very Low
#223 of 254 TX counties 20.8% of income
Income spent on rent, 12th percentileBottomTop
#223 of 254 counties in Texas on % of income spent on rent.
Cities in Briscoe County
Sorted by Eviction Risk Score · highest first
Map view
CityPopulationRisk% income on rentAverage rentLean
001 Silverton Pop 498 · 9.0% income · $541 rent · Rep 498 1.2 9.0% $541 Rep
002 Quitaque Pop 347 · 32.5% income · $693 rent · Rep 347 1.2 32.5% $693 Rep

County heatmap

Geographic distribution
Local landlord context

One county, multiple regulatory regimes.

Briscoe County spans 2 cities serving approximately 845 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 1.2/10. The county voted Republican by 77.4 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.

Peer counties in Texas

Same state, closest by population and Eviction Risk Score
Peer county
Cottle County eviction risk
1.2
/ 10 · Very Low
Pop. 1.1K
Peer county
Stonewall County eviction risk
1.1
/ 10 · Very Low
Pop. 920
Peer county
Irion County eviction risk
1.3
/ 10 · Very Low
Pop. 764
Peer county
Roberts County eviction risk
1.2
/ 10 · Very Low
Pop. 523

Where eviction risk concentrates in Briscoe County

Top cities + top neighborhoods · click any card for the full breakdown

Top cities by population

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Briscoe County

Q1

Is Briscoe County landlord-friendly?

Yes, Briscoe County is in the lower-risk tier at 1.2/10.

Q2

What is the average rent in Briscoe County?

Average gross rent in Briscoe County runs $603/month across 2 cities, per ACS 2023 5-year estimates.

Q3

Which city in Briscoe County has the highest eviction risk?

The highest score in Briscoe County is 1.2/10. Use the city grid above to identify the specific municipality.