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Texarkana.
About
Life in Texarkana
Living in Texarkana means settling into a smaller city with genuine affordability—median home values sit around $170,000 and rent averages under $1,000 monthly, which goes a long way compared to larger Texas metros. The job market is stable with unemployment around 4.5%, though your career options will be more limited than in Dallas or other major centers, and you may find yourself exploring opportunities across the state line in Arkansas as well. The community skews toward families and middle-aged residents, with schools split across four different districts depending on your specific location, plus access to Texas A&M University–Texarkana and Texarkana College for higher education.
Texarkana at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
37.2 yrs
Poverty Rate
22.0%
Foreign-Born
4.9%
Broadband Internet
83.4%
of households
Population Growth
-0.1%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics4.9% 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 (35.6%), and 7.4% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
24.8%
of residents
65 and Older
18.1%
of residents
Households with Kids
28.4%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
38.8%
of households
Married Couples
37.0%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.33
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 28% below TX average
Rent, home values, and income in Texarkana
In Texarkana, rent runs 28% below the TX average, and home values are 40% below the TX average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
52.5%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
24.0%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
84.0
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,379
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
51.6%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1979
median year built
Vacant Homes
10.3%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $205,092 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for TX
Unemployment in Texarkana
Unemployment in Texarkana is close to the TX 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
Commute14.7 min avg
How Texarkana residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Texarkana, most residents drive alone to work (82%), and 87% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 5 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 98% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Texarkana runs 98% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
651.7
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
2,835.1
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Texarkana Police Department
Natural DisastersHeat most common — 18 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
79.0 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Bowie County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Bowie County, which includes Texarkana, the most common type is heat, with 18 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 18 | Heat | $550,000 |
| 2024 | 26 | Heat | $75,000 |
| 2023 | 28 | Excessive Heat | None reported |
| 2022 | 26 | Heat | $7.0M |
| 2021 | 25 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.0M |
| 2020 | 15 | Thunderstorm Wind | $20,000 |
| 2019 | 12 | Heat | None reported |
| 2018 | 15 | Thunderstorm Wind | $2.5M |
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.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Bowie County, county-wide
Air Quality48 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Bowie County, which includes 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
Bowie County, county-wide
Climate92°F summers, 35°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Texarkana has hot summers (avg high 92°F) and mild winters (avg low 35°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
75°/52°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
92°/72°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
76°/54°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
56°/35°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
52.4"
Annual Snowfall
2.1"
Hot Days/Year
82
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
46
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
110
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 54°F | 33°F | 4.26" |
| Feb | 59°F | 37°F | 4.58" |
| Mar | 67°F | 44°F | 4.70" |
| Apr | 75°F | 51°F | 4.88" |
| May | 82°F | 62°F | 5.25" |
| Jun | 89°F | 70°F | 4.39" |
| Jul | 93°F | 73°F | 3.40" |
| Aug | 94°F | 72°F | 2.77" |
| Sep | 87°F | 65°F | 3.89" |
| Oct | 77°F | 53°F | 4.78" |
| Nov | 65°F | 42°F | 4.33" |
| Dec | 56°F | 36°F | 5.18" |
Healthcare2 hospitals, avg 3.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Texarkana
Texarkana has 2 hospitals, averaging 3.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating.
Hospitals
2
within city limits
Uninsured
15.4%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
3.0 / 5
Christus St Michael Health System
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
- Main campus: Christus St Michael Health System · 2600 St Michael Dr
- Hospital campus: CHRISTUS Saint Michael Hospital-Atlanta · 1007 S William St, Atlanta
Wadley Regional Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Riverview Behavioral Health
Psychiatric · 3 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. Campus locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Education12.1:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Texarkana
Texarkana's student/teacher ratio is 12.1:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 27.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
17
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
27.6%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.1:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Texarkana
Texas A&M University-Texarkana
Public · 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, 32 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 (32 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
President William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home National Historic Site
National Historic Site
32 mi awayHot Springs National Park
National Park
95 mi awayPublic Libraries in Texarkana
Texarkana Public Library
600 W 3rd St, Texarkana
Cities 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, Texas affordable?⌄
Texarkana's median rent is $1,010/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $50,573/year. Median home value is $171,500.
Is Texarkana, Texas safe?⌄
Texarkana's violent crime rate was 652 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is significantly above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 2835 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Texarkana, Texas?⌄
Texarkana has an unemployment rate of 4.5%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Texarkana, Texas?⌄
The cost of living in Texarkana is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,010/month and median household income is $50,573/year. The median home value is $171,500. About 53% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Texarkana, Texas?⌄
The average commute in Texarkana is 15 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