Shelby County, TX Eviction Risk
5 cities · 7,889 residents · Avg 3.7/10 (Low) · Updated3.7Avg score
4.4Highest city
2.7Lowest city
22.0%Rent burden
$695Median rent
R+58.62020 margin
County heatmap
All cities in Shelby County
| # | City | Population | Median rent | Rent burden | Risk score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Center, TX | 5,271 | $823 | 22.6% | 4.4 |
| 2 | Tenaha, TX | 1,239 | $600 | 25.0% | 4.1 |
| 3 | Joaquin, TX | 869 | $663 | 18.5% | 3.8 |
| 4 | Shelbyville, TX | 188 | — | — | 3.5 |
| 5 | Huxley, TX | 322 | — | — | 2.7 |
About Shelby County
Shelby County spans 5 cities serving approximately 7,889 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 3.7/10. The county voted Republican by 58.6 points in 2020.
Risk varies city-by-city within the county. Use the grid above to see exact scores, median gross rent, and rent burden for every municipality. Click any city for full sub-score breakdown including local political climate, rent-control exposure, tenant organizing strength, and typical eviction cost and timeline.
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