Hood County
Favorability to Plaintiff:
5 (Neutral)
Summary:
A suburban–rural venue southwest of Fort Worth with lake-resort areas, moderate wealth, and an older, retirement-heavy population. Historically a difficult, conservative forum with limited plaintiff-friendly history, but DFW growth has improved plaintiff access and demographics, and an $8.5M verdict in 2023 shows juries will back strong cases despite conservative roots. Net: a moderate-score Central Texas county, still cautious and defense-leaning on close calls, yet trending more favorable than in years past as suburban expansion continues.
County Seat:
Granbury
Population (2024):
69,126
Median Age:
46.3
Median Income:
$86,802
2024 Election Results:
Trump (82.3%)