Favorability to Plaintiff:

3 (Moderately Unfavorable)

Summary:

A rural oil-and-ranch hub with moderate case activity and limited plaintiff capabilities, Sutton seats a conservative jury pool and shows little local verdict history, signals of a defense-oriented forum. Southwest Texas dynamics apply: along the I-10 corridor, jurors have seen plenty of highway wrecks and will award fair damages on clear negligence, but the culture keeps numbers measured. Net: West Texas, ranching/oil community, conservative, defense-leaning, and generally less favorable to plaintiffs.

County Seat:

Sonora

Population (2024):

3,269

Median Age:

34.9

Median Income:

$75,000

2024 Election Results:

Trump (83.3%)