Texarkana Metro Area, TX-AR
Livability
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Bikeability
1/10
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Walkability
1/10
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Transit
1/10
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Commute
8/10
home
Housing
8/10
visibility
Safety
4/10
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Schools
5/10
local_airport
Airports
1/10
school
Colleges
2/10
accessibility
Hospitals
3/10
- directions_bike Bikeability
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Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
- directions_run Walkability
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Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
- directions_car Commute
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Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
- directions_bus Transit
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Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
- home Housing
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Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
- visibility Safety
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Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
- local_airport Airports
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Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
- accessibility Hospitals
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Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
- school Colleges
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Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
- local_library Schools
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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
146,868
332.4M (US)
Median Age
38.9 yr
39 yr (US)
Family Households
64.5%
64% (US)
College-Educated
19.9%
35% (US)
Economy
Median Income
$55,046
$79K (US)
Above Poverty
81.0%
88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi
29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.2%
13% (US)
Housing
Median Home
$150,800
$303K (US)
Median Expenses
$461
$612 (US)
Median Rent
$694
$1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
55.3%
58% (US)
Crime
Violent Crime Score
Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.
How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places
Texas
4
United States
4
Property Crime Score
Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.
How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places
Texas
5
United States
4
Climate
| Month | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | Temp (°F) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3 | 0 | 43 |
| Feb | 4 | 0 | 47 |
| Mar | 4 | 0 | 54 |
| Apr | 4 | 0 | 62 |
| May | 5 | 0 | 70 |
| Jun | 4 | 0 | 77 |
| Jul | 3 | 0 | 81 |
| Aug | 3 | 0 | 81 |
| Sep | 3 | 0 | 74 |
| Oct | 5 | 0 | 63 |
| Nov | 5 | 0 | 53 |
| Dec | 5 | 0 | 44 |
Hazards
Inland Flood Risk
Tornado Risk
Politics
Historical Voting Patterns
This place is deep red country, with 35% of residents leaning left and 62% leaning right.
Liberal (35%) (63%) Conservative2016 Presidential Election Results
Donald Trump 70%Related Legislative Districts
Congressional District 4, TX State Senate District 1, TX State House District 1, TXSchools
Leary El
1 miles, SW
•
2.3
Red Lick Middle
2 miles, SE
•
4.6
Red Lick El
2 miles, SE
•
4.6
Hooks El
3 miles, W
•
3.7
Colleges
Cosmetology Academy of Texarkana
4 miles, SE
Texas A&M University-Texarkana
6 miles, E
•
1.9
Texarkana College
8 miles, SE
•
1.4
University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana
37 miles, E
•
1.4
Hospitals
Christus St Michael Health System
8 miles, SE
•
3.2
Wadley Regional Medical Center
10 miles, SE
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2.3
Riverview Behavioral Health
10 miles, SE
Little River Memorial Hospital
14 miles, NE
Airports
Texarkana Regional Airport-Webb Field
13 miles, SE
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1
Shreveport Regional Airport
75 miles, S
•
1.4
East Texas Regional Airport
81 miles, SW
•
1
Tyler Pounds Regional Airport
104 miles, SW
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1