Eviction Risk Score
Very Low
#235
of 254 TX counties
1.1 / 10
#235 of 254 counties in Texas for landlord eviction risk.
County brief·Updated June 2, 2026
Winkler County, Texas Eviction Risk: Very Low
2 incorporated cities and unincorporated areas. The county Eviction Risk Score is held aloft by the city of Kermit (1.2) and a small number of dense urban cores. Rent-control coverage varies by city.
County Risk Score1.1/ 10 · Very Low
Cities tracked2municipalities
Census tracts3scored
Population7kLiving in 2 cities
Income spent on rent30.4%avg renter household
Average rent$994/ month
How Winkler 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
High
#41
of 254 TX counties
33.5% of income
#41 of 254 counties in Texas on % of income spent on rent.
Cities in Winkler County
Sorted by Eviction Risk Score · highest first
| City↕ | Population↕ | Risk↕ | % income on rent↕ | Average rent↕ | Lean↕ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Kermit | 5,689 | 1.1 | 28.4% | $1,071 | Rep |
| 002 | Wink | 1,373 | 1.2 | 38.5% | $678 | Rep |
County heatmap
Local landlord context
One county, multiple regulatory regimes.
Winkler County spans 2 cities serving approximately 7,062 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 1.1/10. The county voted Republican by 65.6 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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Runnels County eviction risk
1.2
/ 10 · Very Low
Pop. 7.3K
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Archer County eviction risk
1
/ 10 · Very Low
Pop. 5.6K
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1.2
/ 10 · Very Low
Pop. 9.2K
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1
/ 10 · Very Low
Pop. 5.9K
Where eviction risk concentrates in Winkler County
Top cities by population
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Winkler County
Q1
What is the eviction risk score for Winkler County?
Winkler County has a county-wide landlord eviction risk score of 1.1/10 (Very Low), averaged across 2 cities. Scores range from 1.1 to 1.2 within the county.
Q2
What is the rent-to-income ratio in Winkler County?
Rent-to-income ratio in Winkler County averages 30.4% of household income on gross rent, per ACS 2023 5-year data.
Q3
How many cities are in Winkler County?
2 cities sit in Winkler County, TX, serving approximately 7,062 residents.