Texarkana, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Miller County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
29,343 Population 699/sq mi density
$47,930 Median Income $28,154 per capita
$162,700 Home Value $167,045 Zillow
$893 Median Rent 31.4% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature
836 Violent Crime/100K 3,586 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$47,930 median income, 7.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$162,700 home value, $893/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
836 violent crimes/100K (120% above avg)
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Texarkana enjoys a temperate climate with 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 48.9 inches. The area receives 2.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average64.0°F
19% above US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)

Geography

Elevation380 ft (116 m)
Area41.8 sq mi (108.3 km²)
Population Density699/sq mi
Coordinates33.4363°N, 93.9871°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMiller County County
Nearest AirportTexarkana Regional-Webb Field (TXK)
4 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.9"
29% above US avg
Snowfall 2.1"
Wettest Month (May) 5.10"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.98"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score70.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability84.3 / 100
Community Resilience31.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively High
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Very High
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

21 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.5. Most recent: M3.5 on Jan 18, 2025.

Jan 18, 2025 0 km WSW of Mooringsport, Louisiana M3.5 84 km
Mar 16, 1997 6 km SSE of Amity, Arkansas M3.4 100 km
Apr 16, 2021 8 km WNW of Blanchard, Louisiana M3.2 93 km
Aug 4, 2001 16 km SW of Lake Hamilton, Arkansas M3.2 121 km
Jun 10, 1994 4 km E of Junction City, Arkansas M3.2 131 km
May 16, 2007 5 km SW of Calion, Arkansas M3.0 131 km
Apr 1, 2021 7 km W of Blanchard, Louisiana M3.0 95 km
Jan 6, 2025 4 km ESE of Mooringsport, Louisiana M3.0 85 km
Apr 22, 2005 17 km N of Swink, Oklahoma M3.0 139 km
Mar 3, 2001 2 km SSE of El Dorado, Arkansas M3.0 126 km
Jul 28, 1990 18 km W of Mountain Pine, Arkansas M2.9 141 km
Jan 9, 1997 6 km E of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.8 132 km
Dec 17, 2001 3 km WSW of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.8 122 km
Feb 24, 2020 12 km ENE of Junction City, Arkansas M2.8 135 km
May 11, 2020 13 km SSE of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.8 134 km
Apr 23, 2024 3 km N of Ringgold, Louisiana M2.7 137 km
Apr 26, 2024 8 km SSE of Doyline, Louisiana M2.7 122 km
Dec 24, 1997 7 km W of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.6 118 km
Aug 4, 1991 10 km SW of Mountain Pine, Arkansas M2.5 136 km
Apr 15, 2021 10 km SW of Mooringsport, Louisiana M2.5 90 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Laura (2020, Cat 2).

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Laura Category 2 180 km
2008 Ike Category 1 298 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

508 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 33 fatalities, 408 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 80 km 6
Apr 2, 1982 EF4 61 km 3
Mar 12, 1971 EF4 46 km 1
Dec 19, 1957 EF4 69 km 2
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 65 km 7
Nov 4, 2022 EF3 55 km 0
Nov 4, 2022 EF3 90 km 1
Apr 9, 2009 EF3 44 km 0
Apr 9, 2009 EF3 78 km 0
Apr 23, 2000 EF3 56 km 0
May 4, 1999 EF3 74 km 0
Mar 5, 1999 EF3 94 km 0
Mar 1, 1997 EF3 47 km 0
May 27, 1996 EF3 84 km 0
Nov 15, 1987 EF3 65 km 0
Apr 23, 1985 EF3 50 km 0
Nov 9, 1984 EF3 84 km 0
Dec 23, 1982 EF3 83 km 0
Apr 2, 1982 EF3 99 km 1
Apr 2, 1982 EF3 28 km 5
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: NORTHEAST TEXAS FIRE COMPLEX (41,645 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 NORTHEAST TEXAS FIRE COMPLEX 41,645 74 km
2003 POPS 4,475 91 km
2022 TXCLR-FY22-RX-W 3,288 86 km
2007 UNNAMED 2,925 37 km
2011 592 2,278 68 km
2011 PETERS CHAPEL 2,072 88 km
1999 UNNAMED 1,699 71 km
2007 UNNAMED 1,649 45 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,478 45 km
2011 RELEASE 1,398 60 km
2004 UNNAMED 1,358 21 km
2007 UNNAMED 1,325 48 km
1998 UNNAMED 1,317 94 km
2022 BLUE HOLE FIRE 1,238 97 km
2005 MAPLE CREEK 1,223 89 km
2011 UNNAMED 1,046 71 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,029 37 km
2012 ROSE HILL 1,002 90 km
2011 DIERKS 935 82 km
2006 UNNAMED 896 76 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 3.6 in Coldest
February 48°F (9°C) 4.3 in
March 56°F (13°C) 4.5 in
April 64°F (18°C) 4.4 in
May 72°F (22°C) 5.1 in Wettest
June 79°F (26°C) 3.9 in
July 83°F (28°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 3.0 in Driest
September 75°F (24°C) 3.6 in
October 65°F (18°C) 4.5 in
November 54°F (12°C) 3.9 in
December 46°F (8°C) 4.7 in

Texarkana has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 45°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.1") and August the driest (3.0").

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