Eviction Risk Score
Very Low
#208
of 254 TX counties
1.3 / 10
#208 of 254 counties in Texas for landlord eviction risk.
County brief·Updated June 2, 2026
Dallam County, Texas Eviction Risk: Very Low
2 incorporated cities and unincorporated areas. The county Eviction Risk Score is held aloft by the city of Dalhart (1.3) and a small number of dense urban cores. Rent-control coverage varies by city.
County Risk Score1.3/ 10 · Very Low
Cities tracked2municipalities
Census tracts2scored
Population8kLiving in 2 cities
Income spent on rent19.9%avg renter household
Average rent$1,050/ month
How Dallam 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
#219
of 254 TX counties
21.3% of income
#219 of 254 counties in Texas on % of income spent on rent.
Cities in Dallam County
Sorted by Eviction Risk Score · highest first
| City↕ | Population↕ | Risk↕ | % income on rent↕ | Average rent↕ | Lean↕ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Dalhart | 7,902 | 1.3 | 19.7% | $1,069 | Rep |
| 002 | Texline | 569 | 1.3 | 22.8% | $800 | Rep |
County heatmap
Local landlord context
One county, multiple regulatory regimes.
Dallam County spans 2 cities serving approximately 8,471 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 1.3/10. The county voted Republican by 74.1 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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1.3
/ 10 · Very Low
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/ 10 · Very Low
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/ 10 · Very Low
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1.2
/ 10 · Very Low
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Where eviction risk concentrates in Dallam County
Top cities by population
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Dallam County
Q1
Why is rent-to-income ratio 19.9% in Dallam County?
Rent-to-income ratio of 19.9% reflects the ratio of average gross rent to average household income across 2 cities in Dallam County.
Q2
What court hears evictions in Dallam County?
Texas state court hears unlawful detainer or summary process actions in Dallam County. See the Texas eviction laws eviction-process guide for court name and procedure.
Q3
Does Dallam County have just-cause eviction?
Just-cause eviction is determined by state law. Texas eviction laws framework applies; see the Texas eviction laws tenant-protections guide.