Dawson County, TX Eviction Risk
4 cities · 8,982 residents · Avg 3.7/10 (Low) · Updated3.7Avg score
4.7Highest city
3.0Lowest city
25.4%Rent burden
$769Median rent
R+56.62020 margin
County heatmap
All cities in Dawson County
| # | City | Population | Median rent | Rent burden | Risk score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lamesa, TX | 8,393 | $813 | 30.8% | 4.7 |
| 2 | Welch, TX | 205 | $725 | 20.0% | 3.9 |
| 3 | Ackerly, TX | 384 | — | — | 3.0 |
| 4 | Los Ybanez, TX | — | — | — | 3.0 |
About Dawson County
Dawson County spans 4 cities serving approximately 8,982 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 3.7/10. The county voted Republican by 56.6 points in 2020.
Risk varies city-by-city within the county. Use the grid above to see exact scores, median gross rent, and rent burden for every municipality. Click any city for full sub-score breakdown including local political climate, rent-control exposure, tenant organizing strength, and typical eviction cost and timeline.
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