The Town FilesTexarkana, Texas
City in Bowie County · population 36,193 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $171,500
- Household income
- $50,573
- Jan low / Jul high
- 33° / 93°
- Snow a year
- 2 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 28
- Median age
- 37.2
Texarkana is a city of 36,193 people in Bowie County, Texas. The median home is worth $171,500, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks hipper than 91% of Texas towns, more vibrant than 90% of Texas towns, more walkable than 87% of Texas towns.
How Texarkana ranks
Percentile among Texas towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Texas towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Texarkana is worth $171,500, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 3.4 times the median household income of $50,573, which is more affordable than 32% of Texas towns. Median rent is $1,010 a month. 51.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Texarkana | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $171,500 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $1,010 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $50,573 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.4× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 51.6% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 1979 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.3% | — |
Who lives in Texarkana
| People | Texarkana | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.2 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.1% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 24.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 27.6% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 22.0% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 7.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.9% | — |
| Work from home | 7.7% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 14.7 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 83.4% | 89.2% |
Weather in Texarkana
July highs average 93.3°F and January lows 33.1°F. About 52.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 2.1 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 82 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 46 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
28 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Texarkana since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 14 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on November 1, 1977 about 9.6 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 8, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 124 times; the largest was 4.25 inches on March 31, 2008.
Severe weather in Bowie County since 1996
Bowie County has been included in 27 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| July 9, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4798: Hurricane Beryl |
| May 17, 2024 | Flood | DR-4781: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| February 19, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4586: Severe Winter Storms |
| February 14, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3554: Severe Winter Storm |
| August 24, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3540: Tropical Storms Marco And Laura |
Jobs and pay in Bowie County
Bowie County had 42,229 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $53,061 a year. Unemployment was 4.2% in 2023; in Texarkana itself the ACS puts it at 5.2%.
Public schools in Texarkana
22 public schools with 10,688 students, about 12.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| TEXAS H S | 9-12 | 1,762 | 10.9 |
| TEXAS MIDDLE | 6-8 | 1,361 | 13.0 |
| PLEASANT GROVE H S | 9-12 | 753 | 11.1 |
| LIBERTY-EYLAU MIDDLE | 5-8 | 582 | 14.6 |
| LIBERTY-EYLAU EL | 1-4 | 571 | 15.0 |
| LIBERTY-EYLAU H S | 9-12 | 536 | 8.2 |
| PLEASANT GROVE MIDDLE | 6-8 | 529 | 13.6 |
| MARGARET FISCHER DAVIS EL | PK-2 | 509 | 14.5 |
| PLEASANT GROVE INT | 3-5 | 483 | 13.8 |
| HIGHLAND PARK EL | PK-5 | 403 | 14.9 |
| SPRING LAKE PARK EL | PK-5 | 374 | 12.1 |
| MARTHA & JOSH MORRISS MATH & ENGINEERING EL | K-5 | 360 | 15.7 |
Towns near Texarkana
- Nash, TX2.9 mi · 3,814 people · home $156,200
- Wake Village, TX3.0 mi · 5,945 people · home $186,000
- Texarkana, AR5.7 mi · 29,387 people · home $170,200
- Hooks, TX11.7 mi · 2,518 people · home $69,800
- Ashdown, AR15.8 mi · 4,261 people · home $139,800
- New Boston, TX19.3 mi · 4,612 people · home $111,500
- Atlanta, TX23.7 mi · 5,433 people · home $160,100
Texarkana questions
Is Texarkana, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Texarkana scores better for retirees than 43% of Texas towns and quieter than 22%. 18.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.2).
How much does a house cost in Texarkana?
The median owner-occupied home in Texarkana is valued at $171,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $50,573, so homes cost about 3.4 times income. Median rent is $1,010 a month.
What is the weather like in Texarkana?
July highs average 93.3°F and January lows 33.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 52.4 inches of precipitation a year and 2.1 inches of snow.
Does Texarkana get tornadoes?
28 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Texarkana since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on November 1, 1977. The typical Texas town has had 21.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)