Favorability to Plaintiff:

3 (Moderately Unfavorable)

Summary:

A rural oil-patch venue dominated by the energy sector, with a Hispanic influence but a firmly conservative jury pool. Local plaintiff capabilities are limited and there’s no record of major plaintiff wins, so outcomes skew defense-friendly and panels are skeptical of large awards, especially against oil-and-gas employers. On paper the rural/industrial mix can read as moderate, but in practice Ward is a conservative, industry-tied forum where oil and gas rule the docket.

County Seat:

Monahans

Population (2024):

11,038

Median Age:

34.9

Median Income:

$71,719

2024 Election Results:

Trump (82.7%)