County brief·Updated June 2, 2026

Lipscomb County, Texas Eviction Risk: Very Low

5 incorporated cities and unincorporated areas. The county Eviction Risk Score is held aloft by the city of Booker (1.2) and a small number of dense urban cores. Rent-control coverage varies by city.

County Risk Score1.1/ 10 · Very Low

Cities tracked5municipalities

Census tracts2scored

Population2kLiving in 5 cities

Income spent on rent15.4%avg renter household

Average rent$848/ month

How Lipscomb County ranks in Texas

Lower number means more extreme, where #1 is the most

Eviction Risk Score

Very Low

#234 of 254 TX counties 1.1 / 10

#234 of 254 counties in Texas for landlord eviction risk.

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

#247 of 254 TX counties 15.8% of income

#247 of 254 counties in Texas on % of income spent on rent.

Cities in Lipscomb County

Sorted by Eviction Risk Score · highest first

Map view

	City↕	Population↕	Risk↕	% income on rent↕	Average rent↕	Lean↕
001	Booker Pop 1,311 · 15.5% income · $946 rent · Rep	1,311	1.2	15.5%	$946	Rep
002	Higgins Pop 462 · 12.3% income · $695 rent · Rep	462	1.2	12.3%	$695	Rep
003	Follett Pop 305 · 16.1% income · $884 rent · Rep	305	0.8	16.1%	$884	Rep
004	Darrouzett Pop 270 · 18.9% income · $585 rent · Rep	270	1.1	18.9%	$585	Rep
005	Lipscomb Pop 81 · 16.1% income · $884 rent · Rep	81	0.7	16.1%	$884	Rep

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Geographic distribution

Local landlord context

One county, multiple regulatory regimes.

Lipscomb County spans 5 cities serving approximately 2,429 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 1.1/10. The county voted Republican by 79.4 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.

Reviewed by NextGen Properties Research Team · Last updated June 2, 2026

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Where eviction risk concentrates in Lipscomb County

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Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Lipscomb County

What is the eviction risk score for Lipscomb County?

Lipscomb County has a county-wide landlord eviction risk score of 1.1/10 (Very Low), averaged across 5 cities. Scores range from 0.7 to 1.2 within the county.

What is the rent-to-income ratio in Lipscomb County?

Rent-to-income ratio in Lipscomb County averages 15.4% of household income on gross rent, per ACS 2023 5-year data.

How many cities are in Lipscomb County?

5 cities sit in Lipscomb County, TX, serving approximately 2,429 residents.