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Is Texarkana a Good Place to Live? Texarkana, Arkansas: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
Texarkana ranks #1278 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #199 of 208 small cities and #18 of 20 in Arkansas. Against similar-size cities it stands out for low living costs (84, #16 of 208) and low rents ($909/mo, #30 of 208), and trails on high violent crime (1,230 per 100,000, #170 of 174) and low graduation rates (71.3%, #186 of 191).
Texarkana by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with Texarkana's rank among the tracked cities and the US figure (or the similar-size median where there is no national figure).
What is the cost of living in Texarkana?
Texarkana's cost of living index is 84, 16% below the US level of 100 and #23 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $909/mo against $1,178/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $167,045, 26% below the typical Arkansas home ($227,264).
| Measure | Texarkana | ArkansasAR | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living indexBEA Regional Price Parities, metro area · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size 92.6 · US 100 | 84#23 of 1,308 | 86.9 | 92.6 | 100 |
| Typical home valueZillow Home Value Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $305,499 · US $368,697 | $167,045#64 of 1,187 | $227,264 | $305,499 | $368,697 |
| Typical asking rentZillow Observed Rent Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,536/mo · US $1,948/mo | $1,211/mo#105 of 1,115 | — | $1,536/mo | $1,948/mo |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $261,400 | $170,200#141 of 1,309 | — | $261,400 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,178/mo | $909/mo#100 of 1,309 | — | $1,178/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 3.5x | 3.7x#469 of 1,309 | — | 3.5x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 19.9% | 23.8%#872 of 1,309 | — | 19.9% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). Arkansas is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. Zillow figures track homes and rentals on the market now; Census figures are survey medians of all homes and leases, so the two differ.
Texarkana housing market · August
Typical home value is a monthly index of homes in the middle third of the market; the Census figures above are survey medians and will differ. Source in the data sources list below. Texarkana is in the Texarkana, TX-AR metro.
Arkansas housing market →Is Texarkana safe?
Texarkana recorded 1,230 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 3.8 times the US rate of 328 and 2.3 times Arkansas's 532. That ranks #1061 of 1,085 cities with data (1 = safest) and #170 of 174 small cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Texarkana Police Department. Property crime runs 2,815 per 100,000 (US 1,548).
| Measure | Texarkana | ArkansasAR | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 258 · US 328 | 1,230#1061 of 1,085 | 532 | 258 | 328 |
| Property crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 1,540 · US 1,548 | 2,815#916 of 1,085 | 1,645 | 1,540 | 1,548 |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). Arkansas is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. City rates come from each police agency's report to the FBI and are not strictly comparable across agencies.
What do people earn in Texarkana?
The median household in Texarkana earns $45,835, 45% below the US figure of $83,163 and 26% below Arkansas ($62,106). Unemployment is 4.8% (US 4.3%). 25.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The population grew 0.1% in the latest year (US +0.5%).
| Measure | Texarkana | ArkansasAR | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $71,675 · US $83,163 | $45,835#1277 of 1,312 | $62,106 | $71,675 | $83,163 |
| Unemployment rateBLS LAUS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 3.7% · US 4.3% | 4.8%#780 of 1,058 | 4.1% | 3.7% | 4.3% |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 13% | 25.8%#1253 of 1,312 | — | 13% | — |
| Population growth, one yearCensus population estimates · rank 1 = fastestSimilar-size +0.2% · US +0.5% | +0.1%#597 of 1,132 | +0.6% | +0.2% | +0.5% |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). Arkansas is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure.
Who lives in Texarkana?
The median resident of Texarkana is 37.6 years old, against 37.3 in similar-size cities. 15.4% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #1261 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 54.7% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | Texarkana | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 37.3 | 37.6 | 37.3 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 32.5% | 15.4%#1261 of 1,312 | 32.5% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 62.3% | 54.7% | 62.3% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
How are Texarkana's schools and health?
Texarkana's 9 public schools graduate 71.3% of students in four years (Arkansas 88.2%), with 11.8 students per teacher and $15,509 spent per pupil. 39.5% of adults are obese and 16.1% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 35.6% and 11.5%.
| Measure | Texarkana | ArkansasAR | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High school graduation rateDepartment of Education EDFacts · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 89% | 71.3%#1028 of 1,063 | 88.2% | 89% | — |
| Students per teacherNCES Common Core of Data · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 14.9 | 11.8#68 of 1,188 | — | 14.9 | — |
| Spending per pupilNCES school finance survey · rank 1 = mostSimilar-size $13,509 | $15,509#515 of 1,188 | — | $13,509 | — |
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 35.6% | 39.5%#1083 of 1,311 | — | 35.6% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11.5% | 16.1%#1225 of 1,311 | — | 11.5% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 17.3% | 20.7%#1228 of 1,311 | — | 17.3% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 9.2% | 13%#955 of 1,311 | — | 9.2% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). Arkansas is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. 3,980 students are enrolled in Texarkana's public schools.
What are the commute and weather like in Texarkana?
The average commute in Texarkana is 17.1 minutes (Arkansas 22.7); 0.3% of workers take transit and 3.5% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index Texarkana scores 8.1 of 20 (below average walkable), #1031 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 81.1°F and winters 46.4°F, with 48.9 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | Texarkana | ArkansasAR | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 21.5 min | 17.1 min#144 of 1,312 | 22.7 min | 21.5 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 4.6% | 2.6%#114 of 1,312 | 5.6% | 4.6% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 75.7% | 80.8% | 78.4% | 75.7% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.6% | 1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 10% | 3.5% | 8.6% | 10% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 8.8 | 8.1#1031 of 1,312 | — | 8.8 | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). Arkansas is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. The walkability index is the EPA's, averaged over the city's neighborhoods by population.
| Month | Average high (°F) | Average low (°F) | Precipitation (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 54 | 35.1 | 3.6 |
| Feb | 58.2 | 38.4 | 4.3 |
| Mar | 66.7 | 45.2 | 4.5 |
| Apr | 74.5 | 52.7 | 4.4 |
| May | 81.6 | 61.6 | 5.1 |
| Jun | 88.7 | 69.1 | 3.9 |
| Jul | 92.7 | 72.3 | 3.4 |
| Aug | 92.8 | 71.3 | 3 |
| Sep | 86.4 | 64.5 | 3.6 |
| Oct | 76 | 53.7 | 4.5 |
| Nov | 64.3 | 43.6 | 3.9 |
| Dec | 55.7 | 37.2 | 4.7 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Texarkana Webb Fld.
| Measure | Texarkana | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 56.3°F | 64°F | 56.3°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 76.3°F | 81.1°F | 76.3°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 36.7°F | 46.4°F | 36.7°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 43.2 in | 48.9 in | 43.2 in | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Texarkana Webb Fld.
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in Texarkana?
The EPA has no air-quality monitor in Texarkana's county, so we have no air reading for it. Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Miller County's biggest natural hazard losses in hail, ice storm, and tornado, with expected yearly losses of 0.19% of building value, higher than 68% of US counties.
| Measure | Texarkana | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yearly hazard losses, share of building value (county)FEMA National Risk Index · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 0.14% | 0.19%#897 of 1,312 | 0.14% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. County figures for Miller County: the EPA measures air at monitors and FEMA estimates hazard losses by county, not by city.
Natural hazard losses, Miller County
| Hazard | Yearly loss | Higher than |
|---|---|---|
| Hail | 0.047% | 99% of counties |
| Ice storm | 0.022% | 98% of counties |
| Tornado | 0.017% | 79% of counties |
| Strong wind | 0.0044% | 71% of counties |
| Earthquake | 0.0047% | 64% of counties |
| Inland flooding | 0.068% | 33% of counties |
FEMA National Risk Index: expected yearly building losses from each hazard as a share of the county's building value, compared with every US county exposed to that hazard. Loss rates, unlike FEMA's risk ratings, do not rise just because a county has more property.
How does Texarkana compare with similar-size cities?
Texarkana is one of 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track and ranks #199 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 29,177.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texarkana, ARPop. 29,177 | #1278 | 39.7 | $45,835 | $909/mo | 1,230 | 17.1 min |
| Anderson, SCPop. 30,051 | #1148 | 46.7 | $46,933 | $975/mo | 581 | 22 min |
| Central, LAPop. 29,783 | #710 | 54.8 | $89,554 | $1,309/mo | part year | 29 min |
| Easton, PAPop. 29,739 | #317 | 61.8 | $69,348 | $1,325/mo | 167 | 27.8 min |
| Daphne, ALPop. 29,453 | #273 | 62.7 | $87,250 | $1,388/mo | 57 | 25.2 min |
| Parkersburg, WVPop. 29,240 | #1107 | 47.8 | $49,025 | $785/mo | 269 | 19.2 min |
| Waukee, IAPop. 29,236 | #48 | 70.9 | $101,029 | $1,383/mo | 139 | 19.8 min |
| Jeffersontown, KYPop. 29,199 | #342 | 61.1 | $81,506 | $1,320/mo | 65 | 21.5 min |
| Kalispell, MTPop. 28,504 | #608 | 56.6 | $63,415 | $1,078/mo | 409 | 14.9 min |
Rank is overall rank of 1,312. Income is median household income; rent is Census median rent; violent crime is per 100,000 residents as reported to the FBI ("no data" and "incomplete" are explained on each city's page).
How does Texarkana compare with the rest of Arkansas?
Texarkana ranks #18 of the 20 Arkansas cities we track, with a score of 39.7 against Arkansas's statewide 40.1. Its households earn 26% below the Arkansas median. Violent crime is 2.3 times the statewide rate. Homes are 26% below the typical Arkansas home.
| City | Rank in AR | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bentonville, ARPop. 58,249 | #1 | 68.2 | $112,792 | $1,344/mo | 174 |
| Bella Vista, ARPop. 31,697 | #2 | 66.0 | $88,055 | $1,395/mo | 167 |
| Rogers, ARPop. 72,981 | #3 | 61.5 | $86,728 | $1,270/mo | 273 |
| Fayetteville, ARPop. 99,319 | #4 | 57.4 | $62,695 | $1,065/mo | 446 |
| Benton, ARPop. 36,595 | #5 | 56.8 | $72,876 | $1,072/mo | 445 |
| Cabot, ARPop. 26,960 | #6 | 54.8 | $75,000 | $1,110/mo | 359 |
| Sherwood, ARPop. 33,070 | #7 | 54.3 | $81,328 | $1,101/mo | 611 |
| Springdale, ARPop. 88,160 | #8 | 54.2 | $69,787 | $1,071/mo | 527 |
| Conway, ARPop. 67,642 | #9 | 51.7 | $63,004 | $1,011/mo | 486 |
| Paragould, ARPop. 30,215 | #10 | 49.9 | $56,980 | $925/mo | 268 |
| Russellville, ARPop. 29,162 | #11 | 49.7 | $50,877 | $842/mo | 460 |
| Jonesboro, ARPop. 80,137 | #12 | 47.9 | $55,424 | $956/mo | 575 |
| Fort Smith, ARPop. 89,805 | #13 | 47.7 | $54,816 | $884/mo | 793 |
| Hot Springs, ARPop. 37,920 | #14 | 46.5 | $47,760 | $914/mo | 500 |
| Little Rock, ARPop. 203,436 | #15 | 45.3 | $63,003 | $1,106/mo | 1,485 |
| North Little Rock, ARPop. 64,538 | #16 | 42.4 | $52,707 | $1,069/mo | 960 |
| Jacksonville, ARPop. 29,221 | #17 | 41.9 | $49,666 | $930/mo | 971 |
| Texarkana, ARPop. 29,177 | #18 | 39.7 | $45,835 | $909/mo | 1,230 |
| West Memphis, ARPop. 23,929 | #19 | 35.3 | $42,674 | $870/mo | 1,785 |
| Pine Bluff, ARPop. 39,743 | #20 | 34.7 | $42,718 | $855/mo | 1,393 |
All 20 Arkansas cities we track, by overall score. Arkansas statewide: median income $62,106, violent crime 531.8 per 100,000.
How is Texarkana's score calculated?
Texarkana scores 39.7 out of 100, #1278 of 1,312 (grade F, which follows rank). It is scored on the 10 of 11 categories with local data; outdoor access is left out rather than filled with Arkansas's statewide figure, and the other weights are scaled up to fill the gap. Each score is compared with the median of similar-size cities, which are scored the same way.
- EconomyCity data · 16% of score
Median household income and unemployment in Texarkana. Similar-size median 52.9.
35.3 - SafetyCity data · 13% of score
Violent and property crime per 100,000 residents, as reported to the FBI by Texarkana's police agency. Similar-size median 78.4.
23.2 - HealthCity data · 13% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in Texarkana. Similar-size median 52.2.
30.4 - EducationCity data · 13% of score
Graduation rate, students per teacher and spending per pupil in Texarkana's public schools. Similar-size median 59.4.
51.2 - AffordabilityCity data · 11% of score
Texarkana's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 76.3.
88.9 - Household financesCity data · 9% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in Texarkana. Similar-size median 46.7.
12.5 - GrowthCity data · 7% of score
Population growth and unemployment in Texarkana. Similar-size median 44.2.
39.4 - TransportationCity data · 7% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in Texarkana. Similar-size median 47.3.
42.2 - WalkabilityCity data · 7% of score
The EPA's walkability index across Texarkana's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 41.1.
37.4 - EnvironmentCity data, some inputs missing · 4% of score
Air quality and natural hazard losses in the county. One input is missing, so the score uses the others. Similar-size median 54.8.
31.8 - Outdoor accessNot scored
No city-level park or public land measure exists, so outdoor access is not scored for cities.
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Bar: Texarkana's category score out of 100. Tick: median of the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track. Shares of score are the category weights rescaled over the categories Texarkana has data for. City scores use city formulas and are not on the same scale as state scores. Grades follow rank among the 1,312 cities. Methodology
Frequently asked questions about living in Texarkana
Is Texarkana, AR a good place to live?
Texarkana ranks #1278 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #199 of 208 small cities and #18 of 20 in Arkansas. Against similar-size cities it stands out for low living costs (84, #16 of 208) and low rents ($909/mo, #30 of 208), and trails on high violent crime (1,230 per 100,000, #170 of 174) and low graduation rates (71.3%, #186 of 191).
What is the cost of living in Texarkana?
Texarkana's cost of living index is 84, 16% below the US level of 100 and #23 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $909/mo against $1,178/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $167,045, 26% below the typical Arkansas home ($227,264).
What is the crime rate in Texarkana?
Texarkana recorded 1,230 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 3.8 times the US rate of 328 and 2.3 times Arkansas's 532. That ranks #1061 of 1,085 cities with data (1 = safest) and #170 of 174 small cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Texarkana Police Department. Property crime runs 2,815 per 100,000 (US 1,548).
What is the median household income in Texarkana?
The median household in Texarkana earns $45,835, 45% below the US figure of $83,163 and 26% below Arkansas ($62,106). Unemployment is 4.8% (US 4.3%). 25.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The population grew 0.1% in the latest year (US +0.5%).
How much is rent in Texarkana?
Median rent in Texarkana is $909/mo (Census), #100 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). The typical asking rent for a unit on the market now is $1,211/mo, against $1,948/mo nationally. Median rent takes 23.8% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in Texarkana?
The typical home value in Texarkana is $167,045, up 0.9% in a year, against $227,264 for Arkansas and $368,697 nationally. The Census median value of owner-occupied homes is $170,200.
How are the public schools in Texarkana?
Texarkana's 9 public schools graduate 71.3% of students in four years (Arkansas 88.2%), with 11.8 students per teacher and $15,509 spent per pupil.
How long is the commute in Texarkana?
The average commute is 17.1 minutes, #144 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 22.7 minutes across Arkansas. 2.6% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in Texarkana?
Texarkana averages 64°F over the year, 81.1°F in summer and 46.4°F in winter, with 48.9 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is Texarkana walkable?
Texarkana scores 8.1 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (below average walkable), #1031 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). The index weighs street intersection density, distance to transit and the mix of homes and jobs in each neighborhood.
What natural disasters is Texarkana at risk for?
Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Miller County's biggest natural hazard losses in hail, ice storm, and tornado, with expected yearly losses of 0.19% of building value, higher than 68% of US counties.
Who lives in Texarkana?
Texarkana has 29,177 residents. The median resident of Texarkana is 37.6 years old, against 37.3 in similar-size cities. 15.4% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #1261 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 54.7% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does Texarkana compare with the rest of Arkansas?
Texarkana ranks #18 of the 20 Arkansas cities we track, with a score of 39.7 against Arkansas's statewide 40.1. Its households earn 26% below the Arkansas median. Violent crime is 2.3 times the statewide rate. Homes are 26% below the typical Arkansas home.
What cities are similar in size to Texarkana?
The tracked cities in other states closest to Texarkana's population of 29,177 are Anderson, SC (#1148 overall), Central, LA (#710 overall), Easton, PA (#317 overall), Daphne, AL (#273 overall), and Parkersburg, WV (#1107 overall). Texarkana is #1278.