Eviction Risk Score
Elevated
#85
of 254 TX counties
2.1 / 10
#85 of 254 counties in Texas for landlord eviction risk.
County brief·Updated June 2, 2026
Stephens County, Texas Eviction Risk: Very Low
1 incorporated cities and unincorporated areas. The county Eviction Risk Score is held aloft by the city of Breckenridge (2.1) and a small number of dense urban cores. Rent-control coverage varies by city.
County Risk Score2.1/ 10 · Very Low
Cities tracked1municipalities
Census tracts3scored
Population5kLiving in 1 cities
Income spent on rent26.2%avg renter household
Average rent$839/ month
How Stephens 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
Low
#163
of 254 TX counties
26.2% of income
#163 of 254 counties in Texas on % of income spent on rent.
Cities in Stephens County
Sorted by Eviction Risk Score · highest first
| City↕ | Population↕ | Risk↕ | % income on rent↕ | Average rent↕ | Lean↕ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Breckenridge | 5,170 | 2.1 | 26.2% | $839 | Rep |
County heatmap
Local landlord context
One county, multiple regulatory regimes.
Stephens County spans 1 cities serving approximately 5,170 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 2.1/10. The county voted Republican by 78.6 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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Where eviction risk concentrates in Stephens County
Top cities by population
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Stephens County
Q1
What is the eviction risk range in Stephens County?
Scores range from 2.1 to 2.1 across 1 cities in Stephens County. The 2.1 average masks meaningful intra-county variance.
Q2
What is the renter share in Stephens County?
35.1% of households in Stephens County are renter-occupied per ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
Q3
What is the average rent in Stephens County?
Average gross rent across Stephens County averages $839/month.