Eviction Risk Score
Low
#184
of 254 TX counties
1.5 / 10
#184 of 254 counties in Texas for landlord eviction risk.
County brief·Updated June 2, 2026
Jeff Davis County, Texas Eviction Risk: Very Low
2 incorporated cities and unincorporated areas. The county Eviction Risk Score is held aloft by the city of Fort Davis (1.5) and a small number of dense urban cores. Rent-control coverage varies by city.
County Risk Score1.5/ 10 · Very Low
Cities tracked2municipalities
Census tracts1scored
Population1kLiving in 2 cities
Income spent on rent49.6%avg renter household
Average rent$1,248/ month
How Jeff Davis 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 High
#5
of 254 TX counties
41.5% of income
#5 of 254 counties in Texas on % of income spent on rent.
Cities in Jeff Davis County
Sorted by Eviction Risk Score · highest first
| City↕ | Population↕ | Risk↕ | % income on rent↕ | Average rent↕ | Lean↕ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Fort Davis | 879 | 1.5 | 51.0% | $1,282 | Rep |
| 002 | Valentine | 69 | 1.1 | 32.0% | $817 | Rep |
County heatmap
Local landlord context
One county, multiple regulatory regimes.
Jeff Davis County spans 2 cities serving approximately 948 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 1.5/10. The county voted Republican by 21.7 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 Jeff Davis County
Top cities by population
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Jeff Davis County
Q1
What is the eviction risk range in Jeff Davis County?
Scores range from 1.1 to 1.5 across 2 cities in Jeff Davis County. The 1.5 average masks meaningful intra-county variance.
Q2
What is the renter share in Jeff Davis County?
22.8% of households in Jeff Davis County are renter-occupied per ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
Q3
What is the average rent in Jeff Davis County?
Average gross rent across Jeff Davis County averages $1,248/month.