© OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap
Living in
Texarkana.
About
Life in Texarkana
Moving to Texarkana means settling into a quiet, affordable regional hub where jobs are relatively stable and your paycheck stretches further than in larger metros. The unemployment rate sits at a healthy 4.8%, and with a median household income of $45,835 and median home values around $170,200, housing is genuinely accessible—rent averages $909 per month. The area's identity is tied to the Red River Army Depot, which anchors the local economy, though it also has agricultural and light industrial roots from its railroad-era origins.
Texarkana at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
37.6 yrs
Poverty Rate
25.8%
Foreign-Born
2.2%
Broadband Internet
84.0%
of households
Population Growth
-0.7%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics2.2% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Texarkana: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Texarkana, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (55.1%), and 2.7% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
23.5%
of residents
65 and Older
17.1%
of residents
Households with Kids
27.1%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
36.1%
of households
Married Couples
34.7%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.46
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent about average for AR
Rent, home values, and income in Texarkana
In Texarkana, home values are 9% below the AR average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
45.6%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
23.9%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
84.0
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,096
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
54.7%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1979
median year built
Vacant Homes
17.1%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $161,353 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.7 pts above AR average
Unemployment in Texarkana
Unemployment in Texarkana is 0.7 percentage points higher than the AR average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Texarkana Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute17.1 min avg
How Texarkana residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Texarkana, most residents drive alone to work (81%), and 84% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 4 mi
Texarkana Regional Airport (Webb Field) (TXK)
Regional airport · few flights34k passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 274% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Texarkana runs 274% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
1,230.1
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
2,814.6
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Texarkana Police Department
Natural DisastersHeat most common — 16 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
70.8 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Miller County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Miller County, which includes Texarkana, the most common type is heat, with 16 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16 | Heat | None reported |
| 2024 | 23 | Heat | $10,300 |
| 2023 | 26 | Excessive Heat | $25,000 |
| 2022 | 27 | Heat | $1,000 |
| 2021 | 13 | Heat | $469,000 |
| 2020 | 15 | Thunderstorm Wind | $50,000 |
| 2019 | 12 | Heat | None reported |
| 2018 | 13 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
5 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Miller County, county-wide
Air Quality48 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Bowie County, TX (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 25 miles from Texarkana) is typically good — 188 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
48
Good Days
188
per year
Moderate Days
153
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Bowie County, TX (25 mi away)
Climate91°F summers, 37°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Texarkana has hot summers (avg high 91°F) and mild winters (avg low 37°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
74°/53°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
91°/71°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
76°/54°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
56°/37°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
48.9"
Annual Snowfall
2.1"
Hot Days/Year
83
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
37
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
100
Average month
Show month-by-month table ↓Hide table ↑
| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 54°F | 35°F | 3.64" |
| Feb | 58°F | 38°F | 4.28" |
| Mar | 67°F | 45°F | 4.45" |
| Apr | 75°F | 53°F | 4.43" |
| May | 82°F | 62°F | 5.10" |
| Jun | 89°F | 69°F | 3.92" |
| Jul | 93°F | 72°F | 3.37" |
| Aug | 93°F | 71°F | 2.98" |
| Sep | 86°F | 65°F | 3.60" |
| Oct | 76°F | 54°F | 4.51" |
| Nov | 64°F | 44°F | 3.91" |
| Dec | 56°F | 37°F | 4.68" |
Healthcare1 hospital
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Texarkana
Texarkana has 1 hospital.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
11.3%
of residents
Riverview Behavioral Health
Psychiatric
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Wadley Regional Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3 mi away · Texarkana
Christus St Michael Health System
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5 mi away · Texarkana
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education11.8:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Texarkana
Texarkana's student/teacher ratio is 11.8:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 15.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
9
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
15.4%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
11.8:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Texarkana (within 15 miles)
Texas A&M University-Texarkana
7.3 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 1,982 students · in-state tuition $7,950 · 52% graduate · median earnings $49,427 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 1,502 students · in-state tuition $2,476 · 45% graduate · median earnings $37,751 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: President William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home National Historic Site, 28 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Texarkana
Texarkana has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being President William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home National Historic Site (28 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
President William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home National Historic Site
National Historic Site
28 mi awayHot Springs National Park
National Park
92 mi awayCities Near Texarkana
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Texarkana?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Texarkana FAQ
Is Texarkana, Arkansas affordable?⌄
Texarkana's median rent is $909/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $45,835/year. Median home value is $170,200.
Is Texarkana, Arkansas safe?⌄
Texarkana's violent crime rate was 1230 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is significantly above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 2815 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Texarkana, Arkansas?⌄
Texarkana has an unemployment rate of 4.8%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Texarkana, Arkansas?⌄
The cost of living in Texarkana is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $909/month and median household income is $45,835/year. The median home value is $170,200. About 46% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Texarkana, Arkansas?⌄
The average commute in Texarkana is 17 minutes, which is shorter than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from