At a Glance
Median Income
$48,942
$22,432 per capita
Home Value
$89,700
Zillow: $193,413
Median Rent
$796/mo
18.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.4%
88.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
16.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
16.2% smoking rate
How Redwater Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Redwater's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Redwater a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Redwater residents earn a median household income of $48,942 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,432. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below 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 Redwater is $89,700 , 68% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $193,413. Median rent is $796/month, with 18.8% 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 1984.
Education
23.4% of adults in Redwater hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(31% below the national average).
88.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Redwater has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 54.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 49.
Data Overview
People
Population957
Median Age32.1 yrs
Density481/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born1.5%
Veterans3.4%
Economy
B
Median Income$48,942
Per Capita$22,432
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty16.7%
County GDP$5,214M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,020
Housing
A+
Home Value$89,700
Rent$796
Ownership54.9%
Zillow$193,413
Housing Units452
Rent Burden18.8%
Health
Obesity34.5%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking16.2%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death12,278/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Rain54.6 in/yr
AQI49 (Good)
Elevation285 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.4%
High School+88.8%
Graduate+7.0%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 74% / D 25%
Commute27 min
Broadband81.1%
Internet Speed134 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Redwater was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is Texarkana Regional-Webb Field (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.489 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
8.7% 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.