At a Glance
Median Income
$49,240
$29,655 per capita
Home Value
$159,700
Zillow: $207,703
Median Rent
$990/mo
32.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
393/100K
2,510/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
24.3%
89.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.6%
16.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.6%
18.6% smoking rate
How Texarkana Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Texarkana's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Texarkana a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Texarkana residents earn a median household income of $49,240 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,655. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6% (28% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.8% 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 Texarkana is $159,700 , 43% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $207,703. Median rent is $990/month, with 32.5% 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 1980.
Safety & Crime
Texarkana reports 393 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 4% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,510/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
24.3% of adults in Texarkana hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(28% below the national average).
89.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Texarkana 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 48.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 49.
Data Overview
People
Population36,039
Median Age37.3 yrs
Density1,127/mi²
Male / Female48% / 53%
Foreign Born5.3%
Veterans8.7%
Economy
B
Median Income$49,240
Per Capita$29,655
Unemployment4.6%
Poverty16.8%
County GDP$5,214M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,020
Housing
A+
Home Value$159,700
Rent$990
Ownership51.0%
Zillow$207,703
Housing Units16,181
Rent Burden32.5%
Crime
F
Violent393/100K
Property2,510/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault278/100K
Burglary219/100K
Health
Obesity39.6%
Diabetes14.3%
Smoking18.6%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death12,278/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain48.9 in/yr
AQI49 (Good)
Elevation367 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.3%
High School+89.0%
Graduate+8.8%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 74% / D 25%
Commute16 min
Broadband80.2%
Internet Speed134 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Texarkana was founded in 1873.
The median home in Texarkana was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Texarkana Regional-Webb Field (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.489 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.4% 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.