Eviction Risk Score
Low
#203
of 254 TX counties
1.3 / 10
#203 of 254 counties in Texas for landlord eviction risk.
County brief·Updated June 2, 2026
Dickens County, Texas Eviction Risk: Very Low
2 incorporated cities and unincorporated areas. The county Eviction Risk Score is held aloft by the city of Spur (1.4) and a small number of dense urban cores. Rent-control coverage varies by city.
County Risk Score1.3/ 10 · Very Low
Cities tracked2municipalities
Census tracts1scored
Population1kLiving in 2 cities
Income spent on rent30.2%avg renter household
Average rent$715/ month
How Dickens 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
Elevated
#98
of 254 TX counties
30.2% of income
#98 of 254 counties in Texas on % of income spent on rent.
Cities in Dickens County
Sorted by Eviction Risk Score · highest first
| City↕ | Population↕ | Risk↕ | % income on rent↕ | Average rent↕ | Lean↕ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Spur | 779 | 1.4 | 30.2% | $715 | Rep |
| 002 | Dickens | 170 | 1.0 | 30.2% | $715 | Rep |
County heatmap
Local landlord context
One county, multiple regulatory regimes.
Dickens County spans 2 cities serving approximately 949 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 1.3/10. The county voted Republican by 73.2 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 Dickens County
Top cities by population
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Dickens County
Q1
What is the eviction risk score for Dickens County?
Dickens County has a county-wide landlord eviction risk score of 1.3/10 (Very Low), averaged across 2 cities. Scores range from 1 to 1.4 within the county.
Q2
What is the rent-to-income ratio in Dickens County?
Rent-to-income ratio in Dickens County averages 30.2% of household income on gross rent, per ACS 2023 5-year data.
Q3
How many cities are in Dickens County?
2 cities sit in Dickens County, TX, serving approximately 949 residents.