What is the eviction risk score for Howardwick?

The landlord eviction risk score for Howardwick, TX is 1.7 out of 10, rated Very Low risk.

Does Howardwick have rent control?

The rent-control risk score for Howardwick is 0.5 out of 10.

How long does an eviction take in Howardwick?

Typical eviction timeline is about 27 days from notice to writ of possession.

Howardwick, TX Eviction Risk Score Donley County · Texas · Pop. 412

Updated Apr 18, 2026

● Very Low Risk

Howardwick, TX sits at 1.7/10 — Very Low risk. , 1.7% renters, ~27-day typical timeline.

1.7 / 10 Very Low

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Score vs. benchmarks

Howardwick

1.7

Donley County

1.9

Texas avg

3.9

National avg

4.4

11.2%Tenant-law probabilityi

$1,038–3,414Typical eviction costi

27 daysTypical timelinei

1.13%Filing ratei

$933HUD 2BR FMR '25i

1.7%Rentersi

Location & regional heat

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Sub-score breakdown

Each component on a 1–10 scale. Ticks mark the 25th, 50th, 75th, and 90th percentiles nationally.

Local political climatei

2.1

Regional political climatei

2.1

State political climate

1.5

Economic stressi

4.1

Supply constrainti

1.9

Rent-control risk

0.5

Eviction process difficulty

1.1

Tenant organizing strengthi

1.9

Housing court bias

0.8

Eviction filing rate (ground truth)i

1.5

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About eviction risk in Howardwick, TX

Howardwick, TX has an eviction risk score of 1.7 out of 10, placing it in the very low-risk tier for landlords operating in Donley County and the state of Texas. The score combines local political climate, court disposition patterns, cost-of-eviction estimates, tenant organizing strength, and the likelihood of new tenant-protective legislation in the next legislative cycle.

Economic stress: poverty rate 16.5%, unemployment 0.0%. Higher values correlate with higher eviction filing rates and longer court timelines.

Political climate: In 2020, Donley County voted Republican by 75.2 points — classified as strongly landlord-leaning for purposes of rent-control or just-cause expansion risk.

What this score means for landlords

At 1.7/10, Howardwick is a lower-risk environment. Standard screening, documented notices, and prompt action on non-payment typically resolve quickly. Still follow your state's specific notice and service requirements.

Nearby Cities — Eviction Risk Comparison

City	Distance	Population	Risk score
Clarendon, TX	6.8 mi	1,859	2.4
Lelia Lake, TX	12.2 mi	30	1.3
Alanreed, TX	15.7 mi	15	2.2
Groom, TX	16.4 mi	549	1.8
Hedley, TX	18.2 mi	318	2.1
McLean, TX	22.1 mi	799	4.4
Claude, TX	26.2 mi	1,163	2.2
Lakeview, TX	27.7 mi	62	1.7