Eviction Risk Score
Low
#168
of 254 TX counties
1.6 / 10
#168 of 254 counties in Texas for landlord eviction risk.
County brief·Updated June 2, 2026
Oldham County, Texas Eviction Risk: Very Low
3 incorporated cities and unincorporated areas. The county Eviction Risk Score is held aloft by the city of Vega (1.6) and a small number of dense urban cores. Rent-control coverage varies by city.
County Risk Score1.6/ 10 · Very Low
Cities tracked3municipalities
Census tracts1scored
Population2kLiving in 3 cities
Income spent on rent28.9%avg renter household
Average rent$1,106/ month
How Oldham 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
Elevated
#81
of 254 TX counties
31.2% of income
#81 of 254 counties in Texas on % of income spent on rent.
Cities in Oldham County
Sorted by Eviction Risk Score · highest first
| City↕ | Population↕ | Risk↕ | % income on rent↕ | Average rent↕ | Lean↕ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Vega | 1,086 | 1.6 | 28.0% | $1,107 | Rep |
| 002 | Boys Ranch | 309 | 1.6 | 28.9% | $1,106 | Rep |
| 003 | Adrian | 129 | 1.6 | 36.7% | $1,100 | Rep |
County heatmap
Local landlord context
One county, multiple regulatory regimes.
Oldham County spans 3 cities serving approximately 1,524 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 1.6/10. The county voted Republican by 82.9 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 Oldham County
Top cities by population
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Oldham County
Q1
What is the eviction risk range in Oldham County?
Scores range from 1.6 to 1.6 across 3 cities in Oldham County. The 1.6 average masks meaningful intra-county variance.
Q2
What is the renter share in Oldham County?
41.1% of households in Oldham County are renter-occupied per ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
Q3
What is the average rent in Oldham County?
Average gross rent across Oldham County averages $1,106/month.