Hockley County
Favorability to Plaintiff:
4 (Moderately Unfavorable)
Summary:
Centered on Levelland, Hockley runs on an oil-and-agriculture economy with some Texas Tech/Lubbock spillover that supports a modest plaintiff presence. Even with that hub influence, the jury pool is conservative, local verdict history shows no major plaintiff wins, and outcomes lean defense. The profile is rural Panhandle, conservative, and defense-oriented, a very difficult venue for plaintiffs.
County Seat:
Levelland
Population (2024):
21,505
Median Age:
35.8
Median Income:
$54,810
2024 Election Results:
Trump (82.6%)