Hill County, TX Eviction Risk
14 cities · 19,658 residents · Avg 4.2/10 (Moderate) · Updated4.2Avg score
5.3Highest city
2.9Lowest city
31.0%Rent burden
$892Median rent
R+60.72020 margin
County heatmap
All cities in Hill County
| # | City | Population | Median rent | Rent burden | Risk score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Milford, TX | 966 | $924 | 51.0% | 5.3 |
| 2 | Whitney, TX | 2,050 | $809 | 36.2% | 5.0 |
| 3 | West, TX | 2,576 | $1,002 | 46.4% | 4.9 |
| 4 | Hubbard, TX | 1,327 | $868 | 35.5% | 4.9 |
| 5 | Hillsboro, TX | 8,506 | $980 | 32.2% | 4.8 |
| 6 | Mount Calm, TX | 439 | $1,143 | 31.5% | 4.4 |
| 7 | Bynum, TX | 236 | $933 | 30.0% | 4.3 |
| 8 | Malone, TX | 280 | $850 | 23.0% | 3.9 |
| 9 | Mertens, TX | 123 | $630 | 17.2% | 3.9 |
| 10 | Itasca, TX | 2,073 | $785 | 22.2% | 3.7 |
| 11 | Aquilla, TX | 79 | — | — | 3.6 |
| 12 | Carl's Corner, TX | 298 | — | — | 3.5 |
| 13 | Penelope, TX | 235 | — | — | 3.0 |
| 14 | Abbott, TX | 470 | — | 16.1% | 2.9 |
About Hill County
Hill County spans 14 cities serving approximately 19,658 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 4.2/10. The county voted Republican by 60.7 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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