Eviction Risk Score
Very Low
#217
of 254 TX counties
1.3 / 10
#217 of 254 counties in Texas for landlord eviction risk.
County brief·Updated June 2, 2026
Kent County, Texas Eviction Risk: Very Low
2 incorporated cities and unincorporated areas. The county Eviction Risk Score is held aloft by the city of Jayton (1.3) and a small number of dense urban cores. Rent-control coverage varies by city.
County Risk Score1.3/ 10 · Very Low
Cities tracked2municipalities
Census tracts1scored
Population0kLiving in 2 cities
Income spent on rent18.3%avg renter household
Average rent$833/ month
How Kent 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
#237
of 254 TX counties
18.3% of income
#237 of 254 counties in Texas on % of income spent on rent.
Cities in Kent County
Sorted by Eviction Risk Score · highest first
| City↕ | Population↕ | Risk↕ | % income on rent↕ | Average rent↕ | Lean↕ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Jayton | 458 | 1.3 | 18.3% | $833 | Rep |
| 002 | Girard | 20 | 0.9 | 18.3% | $833 | Rep |
County heatmap
Local landlord context
One county, multiple regulatory regimes.
Kent County spans 2 cities serving approximately 478 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 1.3/10. The county voted Republican by 78.8 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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Roberts County eviction risk
1.2
/ 10 · Very Low
Pop. 523
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Irion County eviction risk
1.3
/ 10 · Very Low
Pop. 764
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Briscoe County eviction risk
1.2
/ 10 · Very Low
Pop. 845
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Dickens County eviction risk
1.3
/ 10 · Very Low
Pop. 949
Where eviction risk concentrates in Kent County
Top cities by population
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Kent County
Q1
What does the 1.3/10 county-average mean?
The 1.3/10 county-average is a population-weighted mean of 2 municipal landlord-risk scores. The internal range is 0.9 to 1.3.
Q2
What share of Kent County households rent?
About 16.2% of occupied units in Kent County are renter-occupied, per ACS 2023 5-year data.
Q3
How fast is eviction in Kent County?
Eviction timeline runs at the state level under Texas eviction laws statute. See the Texas eviction laws eviction-process guide for state-specific timelines.