Eviction Risk Score
Very Low
#248
of 254 TX counties
0.9 / 10
#248 of 254 counties in Texas for landlord eviction risk.
County brief·Updated June 2, 2026
Yoakum County, Texas Eviction Risk: Very Low
2 incorporated cities and unincorporated areas. The county Eviction Risk Score is held aloft by the city of Denver City (1.1) and a small number of dense urban cores. Rent-control coverage varies by city.
County Risk Score1/ 10 · Very Low
Cities tracked2municipalities
Census tracts2scored
Population6kLiving in 2 cities
Income spent on rent14.3%avg renter household
Average rent$993/ month
How Yoakum 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
Very Low
#251
of 254 TX counties
13.8% of income
#251 of 254 counties in Texas on % of income spent on rent.
Cities in Yoakum County
Sorted by Eviction Risk Score · highest first
| City↕ | Population↕ | Risk↕ | % income on rent↕ | Average rent↕ | Lean↕ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Denver City | 4,368 | 0.8 | 14.8% | $1,030 | Rep |
| 002 | Plains | 1,235 | 1.1 | 12.7% | $864 | Rep |
County heatmap
Local landlord context
One county, multiple regulatory regimes.
Yoakum County spans 2 cities serving approximately 5,603 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 1/10. The county voted Republican by 66.7 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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Where eviction risk concentrates in Yoakum County
Top cities by population
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Yoakum County
Q1
What is the eviction risk range in Yoakum County?
Scores range from 0.8 to 1.1 across 2 cities in Yoakum County. The 1 average masks meaningful intra-county variance.
Q2
What is the renter share in Yoakum County?
30.7% of households in Yoakum County are renter-occupied per ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
Q3
What is the average rent in Yoakum County?
Average gross rent across Yoakum County averages $993/month.