Favorability to Plaintiff:

4 (Moderately Unfavorable)

Summary:

A rural oil-and-ag economy with a conservative, insular population and limited plaintiff resources. Local verdict history shows no major plaintiff wins, so we gauge outcomes with Red River regional averages. Juries may show some sympathy for local plaintiffs on clear negligence, but the baseline is conservative and defense-oriented, with measured damages. Net: less favorable for plaintiffs and, in practice, a very difficult venue.

County Seat:

Montague

Population (2024):

21,890

Median Age:

44

Median Income:

$62,818

2024 Election Results:

Trump (88.3%)