Eviction Risk Score
Very Low
#225
of 254 TX counties
1.2 / 10
#225 of 254 counties in Texas for landlord eviction risk.
County brief·Updated June 2, 2026
Cottle County, Texas Eviction Risk: Very Low
1 incorporated cities and unincorporated areas. The county Eviction Risk Score is held aloft by the city of Paducah (1.2) and a small number of dense urban cores. Rent-control coverage varies by city.
County Risk Score1.2/ 10 · Very Low
Cities tracked1municipalities
Census tracts1scored
Population1kLiving in 1 cities
Income spent on rent18.0%avg renter household
Average rent$256/ month
How Cottle 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
Very Low
#240
of 254 TX counties
18.0% of income
#240 of 254 counties in Texas on % of income spent on rent.
Cities in Cottle County
Sorted by Eviction Risk Score · highest first
| City↕ | Population↕ | Risk↕ | % income on rent↕ | Average rent↕ | Lean↕ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Paducah | 1,077 | 1.2 | 18.0% | $256 | Rep |
County heatmap
Local landlord context
One county, multiple regulatory regimes.
Cottle County spans 1 cities serving approximately 1,077 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 1.2/10. The county voted Republican by 64.5 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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Briscoe County eviction risk
1.2
/ 10 · Very Low
Pop. 845
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1.3
/ 10 · Very Low
Pop. 1.2K
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1.1
/ 10 · Very Low
Pop. 920
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1.2
/ 10 · Very Low
Pop. 1.8K
Where eviction risk concentrates in Cottle County
Top cities by population
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Cottle County
Q1
What is the eviction risk score for Cottle County?
Cottle County has a county-wide landlord eviction risk score of 1.2/10 (Very Low), averaged across 1 cities. Scores range from 1.2 to 1.2 within the county.
Q2
What is the rent-to-income ratio in Cottle County?
Rent-to-income ratio in Cottle County averages 18.0% of household income on gross rent, per ACS 2023 5-year data.
Q3
How many cities are in Cottle County?
1 cities sit in Cottle County, TX, serving approximately 1,077 residents.