Safest Counties in Texas
Top 15 Texas counties ranked by safety score — based on FBI UCR crime data.
Safest County
Cottle County
98/100
State Avg Safety Score
47/100
Counties Ranked
254
of 254 total
Top 15 Safest Counties in Texas
Cottle County
Cottle County, Texas
Safety Score
Culberson County
Culberson County, Texas
Safety Score
Dickens County
Dickens County, Texas
Safety Score
Foard County
Foard County, Texas
Safety Score
Kent County
Kent County, Texas
Safety Score
King County
King County, Texas
Safety Score
McMullen County
McMullen County, Texas
Safety Score
Menard County
Menard County, Texas
Safety Score
Sherman County
Sherman County, Texas
Safety Score
Stonewall County
Stonewall County, Texas
Safety Score
Terrell County
Terrell County, Texas
Safety Score
Mitchell County
Mitchell County, Texas
Safety Score
San Jacinto County
San Jacinto County, Texas
Safety Score
Kinney County
Kinney County, Texas
Safety Score
Mason County
Mason County, Texas
Safety Score
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the safest county in Texas?
Cottle County is the safest county in Texas with a safety score of 98/100, based on FBI UCR violent and property crime data.
How are Texas county safety scores calculated?
Safety scores are calculated on a 0–100 scale using FBI Uniform Crime Reporting data. The score factors in violent crime rate and property crime rate per 100,000 residents. Higher scores indicate safer counties.
What are the top 5 safest counties in Texas?
The top 5 safest counties in Texas are: 1. Cottle County (98/100), 2. Culberson County (98/100), 3. Dickens County (98/100), 4. Foard County (98/100), 5. Kent County (98/100).
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Data Sources
Crime data sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer (UCR) and County Health Rankings. Safety scores are derived composite metrics.
Data is informational only. Not legal or security advice. Coverage varies by county and reporting year.
Data as of 2026-03-10.