Lamar County, TX Eviction Risk
7 cities · 27,646 residents · Avg 4.1/10 (Moderate) · Updated4.1Avg score
5.3Highest city
3.4Lowest city
24.4%Rent burden
$887Median rent
R+57.42020 margin
County heatmap
All cities in Lamar County
| # | City | Population | Median rent | Rent burden | Risk score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paris, TX | 24,775 | $971 | 29.3% | 5.3 |
| 2 | Toco, TX | 76 | $1,266 | 33.8% | 4.5 |
| 3 | Blossom, TX | 1,393 | $920 | 24.0% | 4.3 |
| 4 | Petty, TX | 213 | — | — | 3.9 |
| 5 | Sun Valley, TX | 49 | $394 | 10.6% | 3.9 |
| 6 | Powderly, TX | 1,140 | — | — | 3.4 |
| 7 | Brookston, TX | — | — | — | 3.4 |
About Lamar County
Lamar County spans 7 cities serving approximately 27,646 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 4.1/10. The county voted Republican by 57.4 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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