Wharton County, TX Eviction Risk
6 cities · 21,697 residents · Avg 3.6/10 (Low) · Updated3.6Avg score
4.6Highest city
2.5Lowest city
24.9%Rent burden
$980Median rent
R+43.22020 margin
County heatmap
All cities in Wharton County
| # | City | Population | Median rent | Rent burden | Risk score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | El Campo, TX | 12,202 | $1,071 | 38.6% | 4.6 |
| 2 | Wharton, TX | 8,724 | $1,051 | 22.8% | 4.6 |
| 3 | Boling, TX | 374 | $820 | 13.3% | 3.4 |
| 4 | Nada, TX | 177 | — | — | 3.2 |
| 5 | Hungerford, TX | 171 | — | — | 3.0 |
| 6 | Iago, TX | 49 | — | — | 2.5 |
About Wharton County
Wharton County spans 6 cities serving approximately 21,697 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 3.6/10. The county voted Republican by 43.2 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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