Favorability to Plaintiff:

4 (Moderately Unfavorable)

Summary:

Centered on Stephenville, this rural county blends an agricultural base with a small university presence, yet the jury pool remains solidly conservative. Local PI expertise is limited and verdict data are thin, so we apply Cross Timbers regional averages. What we do see points to a moderate defense bias: a rural, conservative venue with a limited plaintiff-friendly history and cautious damages. With a mix of rural and light industrial areas, the county lands in the moderate score range on paper, but in practice it is a conservative and difficult forum for plaintiffs.

County Seat:

Stephenville

Population (2024):

44,496

Median Age:

31.9

Median Income:

$65,351

2024 Election Results:

Trump (83.4%)

Other Results:

$32,000,000 – Operator error led to teen’s death working in field (2025; 23CVDC-00096).