Hamilton County, TX Eviction Risk
5 cities · 5,271 residents · Avg 3.9/10 (Low) · Updated3.9Avg score
4.8Highest city
2.6Lowest city
31.4%Rent burden
$790Median rent
R+68.42020 margin
County heatmap
All cities in Hamilton County
| # | City | Population | Median rent | Rent burden | Risk score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hamilton, TX | 2,934 | $888 | 33.6% | 4.8 |
| 2 | Evant, TX | 535 | $716 | 27.5% | 4.8 |
| 3 | Hico, TX | 1,771 | $767 | 33.0% | 4.5 |
| 4 | Lamkin, TX | 21 | — | — | 2.6 |
| 5 | Carlton, TX | 10 | — | — | 2.6 |
About Hamilton County
Hamilton County spans 5 cities serving approximately 5,271 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 3.9/10. The county voted Republican by 68.4 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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