Eviction Risk Score
Very Low
#219
of 254 TX counties
1.2 / 10
#219 of 254 counties in Texas for landlord eviction risk.
County brief·Updated June 2, 2026
Runnels County, Texas Eviction Risk: Very Low
5 incorporated cities and unincorporated areas. The county Eviction Risk Score is held aloft by the city of Ballinger (1.4) and a small number of dense urban cores. Rent-control coverage varies by city.
County Risk Score1.2/ 10 · Very Low
Cities tracked5municipalities
Census tracts4scored
Population7kLiving in 5 cities
Income spent on rent21.2%avg renter household
Average rent$827/ month
How Runnels 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
#217
of 254 TX counties
21.6% of income
#217 of 254 counties in Texas on % of income spent on rent.
Cities in Runnels County
Sorted by Eviction Risk Score · highest first
| City↕ | Population↕ | Risk↕ | % income on rent↕ | Average rent↕ | Lean↕ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Ballinger | 3,583 | 1.2 | 19.3% | $986 | Rep |
| 002 | Winters | 2,405 | 1.3 | 24.0% | $600 | Rep |
| 003 | Miles | 1,030 | 1.4 | 21.4% | $805 | Rep |
| 004 | Rowena | 199 | 0.8 | 21.7% | $841 | Rep |
| 005 | Wingate | 128 | 0.8 | 21.7% | $841 | Rep |
County heatmap
Local landlord context
One county, multiple regulatory regimes.
Runnels County spans 5 cities serving approximately 7,345 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 1.2/10. The county voted Republican by 73.8 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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Karnes County eviction risk
1.2
/ 10 · Very Low
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/ 10 · Very Low
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1.3
/ 10 · Very Low
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1.1
/ 10 · Very Low
Pop. 7.1K
Where eviction risk concentrates in Runnels County
Top cities by population
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Runnels County
Q1
How does Runnels County compare to Texas statewide?
Runnels County averages 1.2/10. Use the Texas overview link in the breadcrumb above for statewide comparison.
Q2
Is 21.2% rent-to-income ratio high for Runnels County?
21.2% is below the 30% federal threshold.
Q3
Where can I see all cities in Runnels County?
The city grid above lists every municipality in Runnels County with its risk score and population.