At a Glance
Median Income
$43,333
$27,679 per capita
Home Value
$124,000
Zillow: $168,561
Median Rent
$760/mo
38.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.0%
91.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
16.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.4%
17.6% smoking rate
How Queen City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Queen City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Queen City a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Queen City residents earn a median household income of $43,333 , which is 42% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,679. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 568 business establishments, including 64 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Queen City is $124,000 , 56% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $168,561. Median rent is $760/month, with 38.3% 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 1980.
Education
14.0% of adults in Queen City hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(58% below the national average).
91.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Queen City 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 50.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,403
Median Age41.0 yrs
Density396/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born1.1%
Veterans6.7%
Economy
B
Median Income$43,333
Per Capita$27,679
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty16.8%
County GDP$1,478M
Avg Weekly Wage$923
Housing
A+
Home Value$124,000
Rent$760
Ownership62.4%
Zillow$168,561
Housing Units675
Rent Burden38.3%
Health
Obesity39.4%
Diabetes11.8%
Smoking17.6%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death14,420/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain50.3 in/yr
Elevation335 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.0%
High School+91.7%
Graduate+2.5%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 83% / D 17%
Commute17 min
Broadband76.7%
Internet Speed61 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Queen City was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Texarkana Regional-Webb Field (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.472 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
29.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.