Eviction Risk Score
Very Low
#245
of 254 TX counties
1.0 / 10
#245 of 254 counties in Texas for landlord eviction risk.
County brief·Updated June 2, 2026
Motley County, Texas Eviction Risk: Very Low
2 incorporated cities and unincorporated areas. The county Eviction Risk Score is held aloft by the city of Matador (1.2) and a small number of dense urban cores. Rent-control coverage varies by city.
County Risk Score1/ 10 · Very Low
Cities tracked2municipalities
Census tracts1scored
Population1kLiving in 2 cities
Income spent on rent17.6%avg renter household
Average rent$653/ month
In 2026
Risk score
1
VERY LOW
Ranked #245 of 254 TX counties
50-yr Eviction Risk Score history
1976 to 2026 · pop-weighted from cities
Min1.0
Average2.2
Now1
Key metrics
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Tenant beats landlord7.5%/ 100 outcomesIn court-decided eviction outcomes for Motley County, TX, tenants prevail in roughly 7.5% of contested cases. A higher number means landlords face stronger tenant defenses and longer calendars.
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Timeline26dfiling → judgmentFrom the moment an unlawful-detainer notice is filed in Motley County, TX until a money judgment is entered, a contested eviction takes about 26 days on average. Longer timelines mean more lost rent for landlords.
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Cost range$0.9–3.7klegal + lost rentA typical eviction in Motley County, TX costs landlords $925 to $3,652 all-in, covering court filing fees, process-server costs, attorney time, and lost rent.
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Average rent$65318% stretched on rentAverage gross rent in Motley County, TX is $653 per month per the U.S. Census American Community Survey. 18% of renter households here spend more than 30% of pre-tax income on rent.
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Renters27.1%of households27.1% of occupied housing units in Motley County, TX are renter-occupied. A higher renter share usually correlates with more eviction filings and a more active rental market.
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Poverty7.5%1.7% unemp.7.5% of Motley County, TX residents live below the federal poverty line, and unemployment runs at 1.7%. Both feed the economic-stress sub-score in our Eviction Risk Score model.
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How Motley 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
#234
of 254 TX counties
18.6% of income
#234 of 254 counties in Texas on % of income spent on rent.
Cities in Motley County
Sorted by Eviction Risk Score · highest first
| City↕ | Population↕ | Risk↕ | % income on rent↕ | Average rent↕ | Lean↕ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Matador | 745 | 0.9 | 16.6% | $584 | Rep |
| 002 | Roaring Springs | 247 | 1.2 | 20.6% | $862 | Rep |
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Local landlord context
One county, multiple regulatory regimes.
Motley County spans 2 cities serving approximately 992 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 1/10. The county voted Republican by 85.6 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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1.1
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/ 10 · Very Low
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0.8
/ 10 · Very Low
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Where eviction risk concentrates in Motley County
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Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Motley County
Q1
Why is rent-to-income ratio 17.6% in Motley County?
Rent-to-income ratio of 17.6% reflects the ratio of average gross rent to average household income across 2 cities in Motley County.
Q2
What court hears evictions in Motley County?
Texas state court hears unlawful detainer or summary process actions in Motley County. See the Texas eviction laws eviction-process guide for court name and procedure.
Q3
Does Motley County have just-cause eviction?
Just-cause eviction is determined by state law. Texas eviction laws framework applies; see the Texas eviction laws tenant-protections guide.