Eviction Risk Score
Very Low
#246
of 254 TX counties
0.9 / 10
#246 of 254 counties in Texas for landlord eviction risk.
County brief·Updated June 2, 2026
Knox County, Texas Eviction Risk: Very Low
4 incorporated cities and unincorporated areas. The county Eviction Risk Score is held aloft by the city of Munday (1.1) and a small number of dense urban cores. Rent-control coverage varies by city.
County Risk Score1/ 10 · Very Low
Cities tracked4municipalities
Census tracts2scored
Population3kLiving in 4 cities
Income spent on rent18.7%avg renter household
Average rent$520/ month
How Knox 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
#236
of 254 TX counties
18.3% of income
#236 of 254 counties in Texas on % of income spent on rent.
Cities in Knox County
Sorted by Eviction Risk Score · highest first
| City↕ | Population↕ | Risk↕ | % income on rent↕ | Average rent↕ | Lean↕ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Munday | 1,407 | 1.0 | 18.6% | $481 | Rep |
| 002 | Knox City | 974 | 0.8 | 19.3% | $579 | Rep |
| 003 | Benjamin | 266 | 1.1 | 17.0% | $527 | Rep |
| 004 | Goree | 131 | 0.8 | 18.4% | $488 | Rep |
County heatmap
Local landlord context
One county, multiple regulatory regimes.
Knox County spans 4 cities serving approximately 2,778 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 1/10. The county voted Republican by 62.8 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.
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Crockett County eviction risk
1
/ 10 · Very Low
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1.1
/ 10 · Very Low
Pop. 2.7K
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1
/ 10 · Very Low
Pop. 1.7K
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Lipscomb County eviction risk
1.1
/ 10 · Very Low
Pop. 2.4K
Where eviction risk concentrates in Knox County
Top cities by population
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Knox County
Q1
Is Knox County landlord-friendly?
Yes, Knox County is in the lower-risk tier at 1/10.
Q2
What is the average rent in Knox County?
Average gross rent in Knox County runs $520/month across 4 cities, per ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
Q3
Which city in Knox County has the highest eviction risk?
The highest score in Knox County is 1.1/10. Use the city grid above to identify the specific municipality.