Jefferson County, TX Eviction Risk
9 cities · 127,933 residents · Avg 4.8/10 (Moderate) · Updated4.8Avg score
5.9Highest city
3.8Lowest city
30.6%Rent burden
$1,024Median rent
R+1.62020 margin
County heatmap
All cities in Jefferson County
| # | City | Population | Median rent | Rent burden | Risk score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beaumont, TX | 113,279 | $1,121 | 32.6% | 5.9 |
| 2 | Winnie, TX | 3,290 | $1,417 | 16.3% | 5.9 |
| 3 | China, TX | 963 | $950 | 51.0% | 5.5 |
| 4 | Stowell, TX | 1,823 | $842 | 34.0% | 4.9 |
| 5 | Central Gardens, TX | 3,976 | $793 | 19.0% | 4.6 |
| 6 | Fannett, TX | 1,654 | — | — | 4.3 |
| 7 | Beauxart Gardens, TX | 1,276 | — | — | 4.2 |
| 8 | Taylor Landing, TX | 284 | — | — | 3.9 |
| 9 | Hamshire, TX | 1,388 | — | — | 3.8 |
About Jefferson County
Jefferson County spans 9 cities serving approximately 127,933 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 4.8/10. The county voted Republican by 1.6 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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