Estimated values: The U.S. Census suppresses field-level data for small places. Estimated from county average, pop-weighted from real underlying ACS data.
Tenant beats landlord
10.1%
/ 100 outcomes
In court-decided eviction outcomes for K-Bar Ranch, TX, tenants prevail in roughly 10.1% of contested cases. A higher number means landlords face stronger tenant defenses, longer calendars, and more required documentation, and landlord-friendliness drops as this rises.
Timeline
24d
filing → judgment
From the moment an unlawful-detainer notice is filed in K-Bar Ranch, TX until a money judgment is entered, a contested eviction takes about 24 days on average. Longer timelines mean more lost rent and higher carry costs for landlords.
Cost range
$0.9–3.5k
legal + lost rent
A typical eviction in K-Bar Ranch, TX costs landlords $914 to $3,548 all-in, covering court filing fees, process-server costs, attorney time, and lost rent during the calendar between filing and possession.
Average rent
$956
39% stretched on rent
Average gross rent in K-Bar Ranch, TX is $956 per month per the U.S. Census American Community Survey (5-year 2023). 39% of renter households here spend more than 30% of pre-tax income on rent, the federal cost-burden threshold.
Renters
34.3%
of households
34.3% of occupied housing units in K-Bar Ranch, TX are renter-occupied (vs owner-occupied). A higher renter share usually correlates with more eviction filings, more turnover, and a more active rental market.
Poverty
28.1%
6.0% unemp.
28.1% of K-Bar Ranch, TX residents live below the federal poverty line, and unemployment runs at 6.0%. Both feed into the economic-stress sub-score in our Eviction Risk Score model because rent payment problems track poverty + joblessness more reliably than any other single signal.
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Nine-axis profile
9-axis profile · today
Shape of the risk surface
1 landlord · 10 tenant
Sub-scores · with sparkline
Where the score comes from
1 → 10 scale
Local political climate
GOP margin +15.5% (2024)
5.1
Regional political climate
County-weighted neighbor mix
5.1
State political climate
Texas legislature & governorship
1.5
Economic stress
28.1% poverty · 6.0% unemp.
1.0
Supply constraint
$956 average · 34.3% renters
7.1
Rent Control risk
39.0% of income on rent
1.0
Eviction process difficulty
24 days filing → judgment
1.4
Tenant organizing strength
34.3% renters
7.1
Housing court bias
County bench composition
1.0
Geographic context
Risk heat across K-Bar Ranch and the region
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How K-Bar Ranch compares
Risk score vs. peers, county, state, and the U.S.
Rank in Jim Wells County
Low
#12of 15 cities
#12 of 15 cities in Jim Wells County for landlord eviction risk.
Rank in Texas
Very Low
#1770of 1,841 cities
#1770 of 1,841 cities in Texas for landlord eviction risk.
vs. county · state · U.S.
Score story
Six-stop tour of the risk profile
1.8
/ 10 · VERY LOW
The verdict
A Very low-tier market.
Composite 1.8/10. Mid-range market; standard documentation usually wins. The 50-year curve shows a slow, steady climb.
50-yr trend-0.2 over 50 yr
197620012026
Steady ratchet · no large swings
24d
Typical timeline
The money
What renting (and evicting) looks like.
Rent published at $956/mo. A contested eviction takes 24 days and costs $914–$3,548 per case.
50-yr trendCalendar drag rising since '15
197620012026
Court-clerk data lands in the next release.
34.3%
Renters
The renters
Who you'll be renting to.
Out of 361 residents, 34.3% rent. 39% are spending 30%+ income on rent, 28.1% below the poverty line.
50-yr trendRenter share rising
197620012026
ACS 1970-present · once the migration overlay is in.
5.1
Local + regional
The politics
Mid-range climate. Not a coastal market.
Local & regional political climate score 5.1 and 5.1 (GOP margin +15.5% (2024)). State climate at 1.5, a mid-range statehouse.
50-yr trendTracks county vote margin
197620012026
Built on 50-yr presidential margins back to 1976.
1.5
State politics
The process
Moderate calendar, moderate friction.
State political climate 1.5/10 sets the legislative ceiling for landlord remedies, and it shows up in the process. Eviction process difficulty reads 1.4, housing court bias 1, rent-control risk 1. Standard process speed for the state.
50-yr trendProcess difficulty +-3.6 since '00
197620012026
Court-clerk data lands in the next release.
1
Economic stress
The stress
Economic pressure is the background risk.
Economic stress: 1. Supply constraint: 7.1. The numbers behind those: 28.1% poverty, 6.0% unemployment, 39% of income on rent.
50-yr trendTwo visible dips · '08 + COVID
197620012026
Mirrors BLS unemployment series.
US eviction landscape · timeline × all-in cost
K-Bar Ranch sits in the quick & cheap quadrant
Bubble size = population · color = risk score
K-Bar Ranch · 24d · ~$2.2k all-in ($93/day) · score 1.8National average: 58d · $4.6k all-inHover any bubble for stats · click to openColor: 0–4 4–7 7–10
Landlording in K-Bar Ranch, Texas, presents a manageable operating environment for documented landlords. The Eviction Risk Score is 1.8/10 (VERY LOW tier), drawn from the nine sub-axes shown above, covering rent-control exposure, eviction-process difficulty, housing-court bias, tenant-organizing strength, supply constraint, economic stress, and local, regional, and state political climate. This is not a quick-fix market: it's a Mid-tier market where lease drafting, screening discipline, and well-documented notices materially change outcomes.
K-Bar Ranch is a city of 361 residents where 34.3% of occupied units are renter-occupied, and the typical renter spends 39.0% of income on rent. At an average rent of $956/month, the typical renter household here spends more than the federal 30% threshold on housing, a leading indicator of payment volatility and a precondition for the kinds of tenant defenses that show up most often in housing court.
01Process
How K-Bar Ranch eviction process actually works
Eviction process difficulty here reads 1.4/10, a number that combines statutory complexity (notice categories, just-cause rules, mandatory pre-filing disclosures) with operational realities (court calendar length and clerk responsiveness). The typical contested filing in K-Bar Ranch closes 24 days after the initial notice. For non-payment of rent the first step is a properly-formatted, properly-served pay-or-quit notice; for material lease breaches it's a cure-or-quit; for tenancies under just-cause protection an at-fault grounds notice (or a no-fault notice with statutory relocation assistance) is required.
The slow part of K-Bar Ranch's timeline is usually the calendar, not the motion practice. Housing court bias scores 1/10 here, meaning judges read borderline procedural defects in the tenant's favor more often than the national norm. The practical implication: every notice and every proof of service needs to be airtight before it gets filed.
02Cost
What it costs (and how long it takes)
An all-in eviction in K-Bar Ranch runs $914 to $3,548 per case once you account for filing fees, attorney time, lost rent during pendency, sheriff lockout, and unit turnover. That range is wide because the upper bound assumes a tenant answer plus motion practice, common when housing court bias is high. The lower bound assumes a default judgment after proper service.
For landlords running the numbers on holding costs vs. cash-for-keys: if your projected timeline times your monthly rent already exceeds the high-end cost number, cash-for-keys at 1–2 months' rent is typically the economically rational choice. With 24 days of typical timeline and $956/month in lost rent, that crossover happens fast here.
03Operations
Security deposits, screening, and lease terms
Tenant organizing strength scores 7.1/10 in K-Bar Ranch, and the city has limited rent control exposure (1/10). Operations practice that survives audit in this environment looks like:
Screening discipline. Document income (verified at 2.5 to 3x rent), credit (with a clear minimum), and prior-tenancy reference checks, but do not screen on protected categories or source-of-income where banned. Keep a written, consistent screening criteria document for every applicant.
Lease specificity. Use a state-specific lease that names every term clearly: rent due date, late fees within statutory caps, deposit handling, smoke and CO disclosure, lead paint disclosure (pre-1978 stock), and a clean attorney's-fees clause.
Security deposit handling. Itemize deductions within the statutory window. Photograph move-in/move-out condition. In Texas, deposit cap and refund window are statute, so exceed them at your own risk.
Mid-tenancy documentation. Keep date-stamped records of every rent receipt, every habitability request, every notice served. The day you need them in court is too late to start.
04Strategy
What an everyday landlord should actually do here
If you own one to four units in K-Bar Ranch: hire a property manager who knows the local court. The pricing differential between self-managing and hiring out is small relative to the cost of one botched eviction in a VERY LOW tier market. If you own five or more: build relationships with a local landlord-side attorney before you need one, since retainer fees are negligible compared to emergency-rate billing when an eviction is already moving.
The avoidable mistakes here are all upstream of the filing: weak screening, an informal lease, sloppy rent receipts, and notice templates pulled off the internet that don't match Texas's statutory language. Fix those four, and most cases settle or default. Skip them, and a $3,548 all-in fight is the realistic worst case.
04bPractical traps
Local traps to avoid in K-Bar Ranch
Trap · TEXAS
Jim Wells County court applies Texas statute uniformly. Filing fee, notice period, and trial-to-writ timeline are set at the state level. At 3.6/10 local risk, default judgment frequency is typical.
05FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Q1
Can I evict a tenant in K-Bar Ranch without a reason?
Texas does not have a statewide "just cause" eviction requirement. This means that if you have a month-to-month lease, you can generally terminate it with a 30-day notice, even without a specific "reason," as long as it's not for discriminatory purposes or in retaliation. For fixed-term leases, you generally need a lease violation (like non-payment or property damage) to evict before the lease ends.
Q2
How long does a tenant have to move out after an eviction judgment?
After a judge rules in your favor, the tenant typically has 5 calendar days to appeal the decision. If they do not appeal, you can then request a Writ of Possession, which is the order for the constable to remove them. This usually adds a few more days to the process, but the tenant's legal right to occupy the property ends shortly after the judgment if no appeal is filed.
Q3
Can I turn off utilities if a tenant stops paying rent in K-Bar Ranch?
Absolutely not. Texas law strictly prohibits landlords from turning off utilities (water, electricity, gas) as a way to force a tenant out, even if they're behind on rent. This is considered an illegal "self-help" eviction and can result in significant penalties, including damages, civil penalties, and attorney fees for the tenant. Always follow the legal eviction process.
Q4
What if my K-Bar Ranch tenant files for bankruptcy during an eviction?
A tenant filing for bankruptcy triggers an "automatic stay," which immediately halts any eviction proceedings. You cannot proceed with the eviction without obtaining relief from the bankruptcy court. This is a complex legal issue, and you should immediately contact an attorney if your tenant files for bankruptcy. Trying to navigate this yourself is a major mistake.
Q5
Are there rent control laws in K-Bar Ranch, TX?
No. Texas has a statewide prohibition on rent control. This means K-Bar Ranch cannot implement its own rent control ordinances. Landlords are generally free to set and raise rents according to market conditions, provided they give proper notice as per the lease agreement and state law. You can read more about this in our Texas rent control rules.
Q6
Do I need to accept Section 8 or other housing vouchers in K-Bar Ranch?
No. Texas does not have statewide source-of-income protection. This means landlords in K-Bar Ranch are generally not required to accept tenants who rely on housing vouchers like Section 8. You can make your own decisions regarding rental criteria, as long as they are applied consistently and do not discriminate based on protected classes (race, religion, national origin, sex, familial status, disability).
A 1.8/10 places K-Bar Ranch in the 6th percentile of Texas cities on the Eviction Risk Score index. The score is the average of the nine sub-axes, all calibrated on a national 1 to 10 scale where 1 is most landlord-friendly and 10 is most tenant-protective. The 50-year reconstruction shows this score has climbed steadily since 1976, a structural drift driven by court-calendar growth, rent-control adoption, and the rise of tenant-side legal aid. The trajectory matters more than the snapshot: the score is the climate, not the weather.
Cities with similar eviction risk to K-Bar Ranch (1.8/10)
Same risk band nationally · click any city for its full breakdown.
