Jim Wells County, TX Eviction Risk
15 cities · 31,978 residents · Avg 3.9/10 (Low) · Updated3.9Avg score
5.4Highest city
2.8Lowest city
34.8%Rent burden
$934Median rent
R+9.82020 margin
County heatmap
All cities in Jim Wells County
| # | City | Population | Median rent | Rent burden | Risk score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alice, TX | 17,707 | $934 | 43.2% | 5.4 |
| 2 | Ben Bolt, TX | 2,152 | $873 | 44.3% | 5.0 |
| 3 | Orange Grove, TX | 1,089 | $686 | 30.0% | 4.8 |
| 4 | San Diego, TX | 3,675 | $1,096 | 20.2% | 4.7 |
| 5 | Alice Acres, TX | 819 | — | — | 4.3 |
| 6 | Agua Dulce, TX | 2,697 | $1,084 | 36.2% | 4.0 |
| 7 | Amargosa, TX | 60 | — | — | 3.9 |
| 8 | K-Bar Ranch, TX | 361 | — | — | 3.6 |
| 9 | Rancho Alegre, TX | 1,337 | — | — | 3.5 |
| 10 | Coyote Acres, TX | 977 | — | — | 3.5 |
| 11 | South La Paloma, TX | 386 | — | — | 3.3 |
| 12 | Rancho Banquete, TX | 131 | — | — | 3.3 |
| 13 | Alfred, TX | 227 | — | — | 2.9 |
| 14 | Westdale, TX | 212 | — | — | 2.9 |
| 15 | Owl Ranch, TX | 148 | — | — | 2.8 |
About Jim Wells County
Jim Wells County spans 15 cities serving approximately 31,978 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 3.9/10. The county voted Republican by 9.8 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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