Eviction Risk Score
Very Low
#231
of 254 TX counties
1.2 / 10
#231 of 254 counties in Texas for landlord eviction risk.
County brief·Updated June 2, 2026
Donley County, Texas Eviction Risk: Very Low
4 incorporated cities and unincorporated areas. The county Eviction Risk Score is held aloft by the city of Clarendon (1.3) and a small number of dense urban cores. Rent-control coverage varies by city.
County Risk Score1.2/ 10 · Very Low
Cities tracked4municipalities
Census tracts2scored
Population3kLiving in 4 cities
Income spent on rent19.5%avg renter household
Average rent$749/ month
How Donley 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
#242
of 254 TX counties
17.3% of income
#242 of 254 counties in Texas on % of income spent on rent.
Cities in Donley County
Sorted by Eviction Risk Score · highest first
| City↕ | Population↕ | Risk↕ | % income on rent↕ | Average rent↕ | Lean↕ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Clarendon | 1,859 | 1.3 | 22.1% | $798 | Rep |
| 002 | Howardwick | 412 | 0.9 | 10.7% | $629 | Rep |
| 003 | Hedley | 318 | 0.9 | 15.4% | $622 | Rep |
| 004 | Lelia Lake | 30 | 0.7 | 21.1% | $772 | Rep |
County heatmap
Local landlord context
One county, multiple regulatory regimes.
Donley County spans 4 cities serving approximately 2,619 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 1.2/10. The county voted Republican by 75.2 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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Crane County eviction risk
1.2
/ 10 · Very Low
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1.2
/ 10 · Very Low
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1.2
/ 10 · Very Low
Pop. 3.0K
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1.2
/ 10 · Very Low
Pop. 2.2K
Where eviction risk concentrates in Donley County
Top cities by population
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Donley County
Q1
How does Donley County compare to Texas statewide?
Donley County averages 1.2/10. Use the Texas overview link in the breadcrumb above for statewide comparison.
Q2
Is 19.5% rent-to-income ratio high for Donley County?
19.5% is below the 30% federal threshold.
Q3
Where can I see all cities in Donley County?
The city grid above lists every municipality in Donley County with its risk score and population.