Eviction Risk Score
Very Low
#205
of 254 TX counties
1.3 / 10
#205 of 254 counties in Texas for landlord eviction risk.
County brief·Updated June 2, 2026
Callahan County, Texas Eviction Risk: Very Low
4 incorporated cities and unincorporated areas. The county Eviction Risk Score is held aloft by the city of Clyde (2) and a small number of dense urban cores. Rent-control coverage varies by city.
County Risk Score1.3/ 10 · Very Low
Cities tracked4municipalities
Census tracts3scored
Population7kLiving in 4 cities
Income spent on rent28.9%avg renter household
Average rent$873/ month
How Callahan 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
#140
of 254 TX counties
27.7% of income
#140 of 254 counties in Texas on % of income spent on rent.
Cities in Callahan County
Sorted by Eviction Risk Score · highest first
| City↕ | Population↕ | Risk↕ | % income on rent↕ | Average rent↕ | Lean↕ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Clyde | 3,954 | 1.2 | 31.3% | $1,017 | Rep |
| 002 | Baird | 1,642 | 1.2 | 25.1% | $622 | Rep |
| 003 | Cross Plains | 1,019 | 2.0 | 25.6% | $720 | Rep |
| 004 | Putnam | 9 | 1.1 | 28.9% | $873 | Rep |
County heatmap
Local landlord context
One county, multiple regulatory regimes.
Callahan County spans 4 cities serving approximately 6,624 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 1.3/10. The county voted Republican by 77.3 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 Callahan County
Top cities by population
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Callahan County
Q1
Is Callahan County landlord-friendly?
Yes, Callahan County is in the lower-risk tier at 1.3/10.
Q2
What is the average rent in Callahan County?
Average gross rent in Callahan County runs $873/month across 4 cities, per ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
Q3
Which city in Callahan County has the highest eviction risk?
The highest score in Callahan County is 2/10. Use the city grid above to identify the specific municipality.