Eviction Risk Score
Very Low
#211
of 254 TX counties
1.3 / 10
#211 of 254 counties in Texas for landlord eviction risk.
County brief·Updated June 2, 2026
Irion County, Texas Eviction Risk: Very Low
1 incorporated cities and unincorporated areas. The county Eviction Risk Score is held aloft by the city of Mertzon (1.3) and a small number of dense urban cores. Rent-control coverage varies by city.
County Risk Score1.3/ 10 · Very Low
Cities tracked1municipalities
Census tracts1scored
Population1kLiving in 1 cities
Income spent on rent18.7%avg renter household
Average rent$2,633/ month
How Irion 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
#232
of 254 TX counties
18.7% of income
#232 of 254 counties in Texas on % of income spent on rent.
Cities in Irion County
Sorted by Eviction Risk Score · highest first
| City↕ | Population↕ | Risk↕ | % income on rent↕ | Average rent↕ | Lean↕ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Mertzon | 764 | 1.3 | 18.7% | $2,633 | Rep |
County heatmap
Local landlord context
One county, multiple regulatory regimes.
Irion County spans 1 cities serving approximately 764 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 1.3/10. The county voted Republican by 71.9 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
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Dickens County eviction risk
1.3
/ 10 · Very Low
Pop. 949
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Briscoe County eviction risk
1.2
/ 10 · Very Low
Pop. 845
Peer county
Throckmorton County eviction risk
1.3
/ 10 · Very Low
Pop. 1.2K
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Kent County eviction risk
1.3
/ 10 · Very Low
Pop. 478
Where eviction risk concentrates in Irion County
Top cities by population
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Irion County
Q1
How does Irion County compare to Texas statewide?
Irion County averages 1.3/10. Use the Texas overview link in the breadcrumb above for statewide comparison.
Q2
Is 18.7% rent-to-income ratio high for Irion County?
18.7% is below the 30% federal threshold.
Q3
Where can I see all cities in Irion County?
The city grid above lists every municipality in Irion County with its risk score and population.