Eviction Risk Score
Very Low
#227
of 254 TX counties
1.2 / 10
#227 of 254 counties in Texas for landlord eviction risk.
County brief·Updated June 2, 2026
Mills County, Texas Eviction Risk: Very Low
3 incorporated cities and unincorporated areas. The county Eviction Risk Score is held aloft by the city of Goldthwaite (1.4) and a small number of dense urban cores. Rent-control coverage varies by city.
County Risk Score1.2/ 10 · Very Low
Cities tracked3municipalities
Census tracts2scored
Population2kLiving in 3 cities
Income spent on rent19.7%avg renter household
Average rent$716/ month
How Mills 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
#222
of 254 TX counties
20.8% of income
#222 of 254 counties in Texas on % of income spent on rent.
Cities in Mills County
Sorted by Eviction Risk Score · highest first
| City↕ | Population↕ | Risk↕ | % income on rent↕ | Average rent↕ | Lean↕ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Goldthwaite | 1,843 | 1.2 | 19.2% | $710 | Rep |
| 002 | Mullin | 220 | 1.4 | 23.5% | $775 | Rep |
| 003 | Priddy | 92 | 0.8 | 19.7% | $717 | Rep |
County heatmap
Local landlord context
One county, multiple regulatory regimes.
Mills County spans 3 cities serving approximately 2,155 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 1.2/10. The county voted Republican by 77.7 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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Where eviction risk concentrates in Mills County
Top cities by population
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Mills County
Q1
What does the 1.2/10 county-average mean?
The 1.2/10 county-average is a population-weighted mean of 3 municipal landlord-risk scores. The internal range is 0.8 to 1.4.
Q2
What share of Mills County households rent?
About 32.9% of occupied units in Mills County are renter-occupied, per ACS 2023 5-year data.
Q3
How fast is eviction in Mills 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.