Texarkana, AR

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 4/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
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
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
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
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
29,343 332.4M (US)
Median Age
38.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
60.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
16.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$47,930 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
75.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
20 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
15.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$162,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$425 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$637 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
47.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Miller County
6
Texarkana Metro Area
6
Arkansas
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Miller County
7
Texarkana Metro Area
7
Arkansas
6

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 1 43
Feb 4 0 48
Mar 4 0 54
Apr 4 0 63
May 4 0 70
Jun 4 0 78
Jul 4 0 82
Aug 3 0 82
Sep 3 0 75
Oct 4 0 64
Nov 4 0 54
Dec 4 0 44

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 36% of residents leaning left and 60% leaning right.

Liberal (37%) (61%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 68%
Hillary Clinton 29%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 4, AR State Senate District 4, AR State House District 99, AR
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Schools

College Hill Elementary School
2 miles, W • 1.9 star
Washington Academy Charter School
2 miles, W • 1.9 star
North Heights Jr High School
2 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Arkansas High School
2 miles, NW • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Texarkana College
5 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Texas A&M University-Texarkana
8 miles, NW • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Wadley Regional Medical Center
4 miles, W • 2.3 star
Christus St Michael Health System
5 miles, NW • 3.2 star
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Airports

Shreveport Regional Airport
69 miles, S • 1.4 star
East Texas Regional Airport
84 miles, SW • 1 star
Tyler Pounds Regional Airport
111 miles, W • 1 star
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