De Kalb, TX

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
1,702 332.4M (US)
Median Age
30.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
58.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
13.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$45,577 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
75.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
25 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
13.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$99,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$502 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$546 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
40.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Bowie County
7
Texarkana Metro Area
6
Texas
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Bowie County
7
Texarkana Metro Area
7
Texas
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 1 43
Feb 4 0 47
Mar 5 0 55
Apr 4 0 63
May 5 0 71
Jun 5 0 78
Jul 4 0 82
Aug 3 0 82
Sep 4 0 75
Oct 5 0 64
Nov 5 0 54
Dec 5 0 45

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 26% of residents leaning left and 71% leaning right.

Liberal (26%) (72%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 82%
Hillary Clinton 16%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, TX State Senate District 1, TX State House District 1, TX
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Schools

Dekalb El
<1 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Dekalb Hs
<1 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Dekalb Middle
<1 miles, NW • 2.3 star
New Boston Daep
3 miles, SW
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Colleges

Texas A&M University-Texarkana
30 miles, SE • 1.9 star
Texarkana College
31 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Northeast Texas Community College
32 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Titus Regional Medical Center
31 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Christus St Michael Health System
31 miles, SE • 3.2 star
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Airports

East Texas Regional Airport
78 miles, SW • 1 star
Shreveport Regional Airport
86 miles, S • 1.4 star
Tyler Pounds Regional Airport
92 miles, SW • 1 star
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