Texarkana Metro Area, TX-AR

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 4/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
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
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%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 70%
Hillary Clinton 28%
Other 2%

Schools

Leary El
1 miles, SW 2.3 star
Red Lick Middle
2 miles, SE 4.6 star
Red Lick El
2 miles, SE 4.6 star
Hooks El
3 miles, W 3.7 star

Colleges

Texas A&M University-Texarkana
6 miles, E 1.9 star
Texarkana College
8 miles, SE 1.4 star

Hospitals

Christus St Michael Health System
8 miles, SE 3.2 star
Wadley Regional Medical Center
10 miles, SE 2.3 star

Airports

Shreveport Regional Airport
75 miles, S 1.4 star
East Texas Regional Airport
81 miles, SW 1 star
Tyler Pounds Regional Airport
104 miles, SW 1 star