Eviction Risk Score
Low
#193
of 254 TX counties
1.4 / 10
#193 of 254 counties in Texas for landlord eviction risk.
County brief·Updated June 2, 2026
Fisher County, Texas Eviction Risk: Very Low
4 incorporated cities and unincorporated areas. The county Eviction Risk Score is held aloft by the city of Rotan (1.6) and a small number of dense urban cores. Rent-control coverage varies by city.
County Risk Score1.4/ 10 · Very Low
Cities tracked4municipalities
Census tracts2scored
Population2kLiving in 4 cities
Income spent on rent19.8%avg renter household
Average rent$600/ month
In 2026
Risk score
1.4
VERY LOW
Ranked #193 of 254 TX counties
50-yr Eviction Risk Score history
1976 to 2026 · pop-weighted from cities
Min1.4
Average2.6
Now1.4
Key metrics
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Tenant beats landlord13.6%/ 100 outcomesIn court-decided eviction outcomes for Fisher County, TX, tenants prevail in roughly 13.6% of contested cases. A higher number means landlords face stronger tenant defenses and longer calendars.
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Timeline27dfiling → judgmentFrom the moment an unlawful-detainer notice is filed in Fisher County, TX until a money judgment is entered, a contested eviction takes about 27 days on average. Longer timelines mean more lost rent for landlords.
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Cost range$1.0–3.4klegal + lost rentA typical eviction in Fisher County, TX costs landlords $979 to $3,434 all-in, covering court filing fees, process-server costs, attorney time, and lost rent.
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Average rent$60020% stretched on rentAverage gross rent in Fisher County, TX is $600 per month per the U.S. Census American Community Survey. 20% of renter households here spend more than 30% of pre-tax income on rent.
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Renters27.6%of households27.6% of occupied housing units in Fisher County, TX are renter-occupied. A higher renter share usually correlates with more eviction filings and a more active rental market.
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Poverty15.2%4.6% unemp.15.2% of Fisher County, TX residents live below the federal poverty line, and unemployment runs at 4.6%. Both feed the economic-stress sub-score in our Eviction Risk Score model.
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How Fisher 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
#229
of 254 TX counties
19.6% of income
#229 of 254 counties in Texas on % of income spent on rent.
Cities in Fisher County
Sorted by Eviction Risk Score · highest first
| City↕ | Population↕ | Risk↕ | % income on rent↕ | Average rent↕ | Lean↕ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Rotan | 1,204 | 1.6 | 21.1% | $604 | Rep |
| 002 | Roby | 679 | 1.1 | 17.5% | $593 | Rep |
| 003 | Sylvester | 52 | 0.8 | 19.8% | $600 | Rep |
| 004 | McCaulley | 35 | 0.8 | 19.8% | $600 | Rep |
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Local landlord context
One county, multiple regulatory regimes.
Fisher County spans 4 cities serving approximately 1,970 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 1.4/10. The county voted Republican by 60.0 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 Fisher County
Top cities by population
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Fisher County
Q1
What is the eviction risk score for Fisher County?
Fisher County has a county-wide landlord eviction risk score of 1.4/10 (Very Low), averaged across 4 cities. Scores range from 0.8 to 1.6 within the county.
Q2
What is the rent-to-income ratio in Fisher County?
Rent-to-income ratio in Fisher County averages 19.8% of household income on gross rent, per ACS 2023 5-year data.
Q3
How many cities are in Fisher County?
4 cities sit in Fisher County, TX, serving approximately 1,970 residents.