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Hudspeth County, Texas eviction risk overview
County brief·Updated June 2, 2026

Hudspeth County, Texas Eviction Risk: Very Low

4 incorporated cities and unincorporated areas. The county Eviction Risk Score is held aloft by the city of Fort Hancock (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 tracts1scored
Population2kLiving in 4 cities
Income spent on rent20.4%avg renter household
Average rent$702/ month

How Hudspeth County ranks in Texas

Lower number means more extreme, where #1 is the most
Eviction Risk Score
Very Low
#233 of 254 TX counties 1.2 / 10
Eviction Risk Score, 8th percentileBottomTop
#233 of 254 counties in Texas for landlord eviction risk.
Cost of living
Moderate
#25 of 51 states (statewide) 97.1 index
Cost of living, 52nd percentileBottomTop
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
Housing services cost, 62nd percentileBottomTop
Texas ranks #20 of 51 states on housing services (3.5% cheaper than the U.S. avg).
Income spent on rent
Very Low
#224 of 254 TX counties 20.0% of income
Income spent on rent, 12th percentileBottomTop
#224 of 254 counties in Texas on % of income spent on rent.
Cities in Hudspeth County
Sorted by Eviction Risk Score · highest first
Map view
CityPopulationRisk% income on rentAverage rentLean
001 Fort Hancock Pop 1,345 · 22.3% income · $540 rent · Rep 1,345 1.1 22.3% $540 Rep
002 Sierra Blanca Pop 734 · 17.0% income · $1,000 rent · Rep 734 1.3 17.0% $1,000 Rep
003 Dell City Pop 82 · 20.4% income · $702 rent · Rep 82 0.9 20.4% $702 Rep
004 Acala Pop 29 · 20.4% income · $702 rent · Rep 29 0.9 20.4% $702 Rep

County heatmap

Geographic distribution
Local landlord context

One county, multiple regulatory regimes.

Hudspeth County spans 4 cities serving approximately 2,190 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 1.2/10. The county voted Republican by 35.0 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.

Peer counties in Texas

Same state, closest by population and Eviction Risk Score
Peer county
Hemphill County eviction risk
1.2
/ 10 · Very Low
Pop. 2.3K
Peer county
Mills County eviction risk
1.2
/ 10 · Very Low
Pop. 2.2K
Peer county
Coke County eviction risk
1.2
/ 10 · Very Low
Pop. 2.0K
Peer county
Lipscomb County eviction risk
1.1
/ 10 · Very Low
Pop. 2.4K

Where eviction risk concentrates in Hudspeth County

Top cities + top neighborhoods · click any card for the full breakdown

Top cities by population

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Hudspeth County

Q1

How many renters live in Hudspeth County?

Renter share is 32.0%, so approximately 700 of Hudspeth County's 2,190 residents are renters.

Q2

What is the lowest-risk city in Hudspeth County?

The lowest score in Hudspeth County is 0.9/10. See the city grid above for the specific municipality.

Q3

What is the highest-risk city in Hudspeth County?

The highest score in Hudspeth County is 1.3/10. See the city grid above for the specific municipality.