Favorability to Plaintiff:

5 (Neutral)

Summary:

A very small, tight-knit rural venue with a long timber heritage and a conservative base. Plaintiff infrastructure is minimal and local verdict data are scant, so we lean on East Texas regional averages. The timber economy means jurors understand workplace risks and there’s some worker-empathy, historically producing occasional plaintiff-friendly outcomes, yet the county’s size and culture keep results modest and infrequent. On paper, the mix of rural life with light industrial exposure yields a moderate score. In practice, the forum is difficult and defense-leaning, with negligible headline verdicts. Net: timber is key, panels are cautious, and plaintiffs need clear liability and tight proof to break through.

County Seat:

San Augustine

Population (2024):

7,767

Median Age:

48.8

Median Income:

$46,338

2024 Election Results:

Trump (77.8%)