Favorability to Plaintiff:

3 (Moderately Unfavorable)

Summary:

An agricultural and feedlot-focused venue with a highly conservative base, minimal PI presence, and scarce local verdict history. With no notable plaintiff awards on the books, we apply Panhandle averages, which point to defense-friendly juries that are skeptical of large damages. The ranching economy and tight-knit community reinforce a pro-defendant outlook, and big plaintiff verdicts are unlikely. Net: rural, conservative, defense-oriented, and a very difficult forum for plaintiffs.

County Seat:

Dalhart

Population (2024):

7,526

Median Age:

30.4

Median Income:

$72,332

2024 Election Results:

Trump (88.8%)