Eviction Risk Score
Very Low
#237
of 254 TX counties
1.1 / 10
#237 of 254 counties in Texas for landlord eviction risk.
County brief·Updated June 2, 2026
Upton County, Texas Eviction Risk: Very Low
2 incorporated cities and unincorporated areas. The county Eviction Risk Score is held aloft by the city of McCamey (1.1) and a small number of dense urban cores. Rent-control coverage varies by city.
County Risk Score1.1/ 10 · Very Low
Cities tracked2municipalities
Census tracts2scored
Population3kLiving in 2 cities
Income spent on rent31.4%avg renter household
Average rent$932/ month
How Upton 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
#110
of 254 TX counties
29.7% of income
#110 of 254 counties in Texas on % of income spent on rent.
Cities in Upton County
Sorted by Eviction Risk Score · highest first
| City↕ | Population↕ | Risk↕ | % income on rent↕ | Average rent↕ | Lean↕ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | McCamey | 1,643 | 1.1 | 38.0% | $1,176 | Rep |
| 002 | Rankin | 1,087 | 1.1 | 21.3% | $564 | Rep |
County heatmap
Local landlord context
One county, multiple regulatory regimes.
Upton County spans 2 cities serving approximately 2,730 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 1.1/10. The county voted Republican by 73.7 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
/ 10 · Very Low
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/ 10 · Very Low
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/ 10 · Very Low
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1.2
/ 10 · Very Low
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Where eviction risk concentrates in Upton County
Top cities by population
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Upton County
Q1
Why is rent-to-income ratio 31.4% in Upton County?
Rent-to-income ratio of 31.4% reflects the ratio of average gross rent to average household income across 2 cities in Upton County.
Q2
What court hears evictions in Upton County?
Texas state court hears unlawful detainer or summary process actions in Upton County. See the Texas eviction laws eviction-process guide for court name and procedure.
Q3
Does Upton 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.