At a Glance
Median Income
$43,929
$26,152 per capita
Home Value
$103,200
Zillow: $168,680
Median Rent
$1,007/mo
37.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
202/100K
1,214/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.1%
91.3% high school+
Unemployment
6.0%
16.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.4%
19.1% smoking rate
How Hooks Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hooks's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hooks a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hooks residents earn a median household income of $43,929 , which is 42% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,152. The unemployment rate stands at 6.0% (67% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,482 business establishments, including 208 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hooks is $103,200 , 63% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $168,680. Median rent is $1,007/month, with 37.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Safety & Crime
Hooks reports 202 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 47% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,214/100K.
Education
16.1% of adults in Hooks hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(52% below the national average).
91.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hooks has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 49.
Data Overview
People
Population2,304
Median Age39.4 yrs
Density1,102/mi²
Male / Female45% / 56%
Foreign Born0.9%
Veterans7.7%
Economy
C+
Median Income$43,929
Per Capita$26,152
Unemployment6.0%
Poverty16.7%
County GDP$5,214M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,020
Housing
A+
Home Value$103,200
Rent$1,007
Ownership60.7%
Zillow$168,680
Housing Units1,358
Rent Burden37.5%
Crime
F
Violent202/100K
Property1,214/100K
Health
Obesity37.4%
Diabetes12.5%
Smoking19.1%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death12,278/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain51.1 in/yr
AQI49 (Good)
Elevation366 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.1%
High School+91.3%
Graduate+4.2%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 74% / D 25%
Commute19 min
Broadband85.3%
Internet Speed134 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Hooks was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Texarkana Regional-Webb Field (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.489 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 134 Mbps.
There are 208 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.