Hooks, TX

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 3/10
local_library Schools 6/10
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
Elevated Risk. The area faces significant challenges with crime, creating concerns for personal and property safety.
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
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
2,304 332.4M (US)
Median Age
39.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
69.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
16.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$43,929 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
79.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$103,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$383 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$761 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
46.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Bowie County
7
Texarkana Metro Area
6
Texas
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Bowie County
7
Texarkana Metro Area
7
Texas
5

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 37% of residents leaning left and 60% leaning right.

Liberal (37%) (61%) Conservative

Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Hot humid summers and mild winters with precipitation in all seasons. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 1 43
Feb 4 0 47
Mar 5 0 55
Apr 4 0 63
May 5 0 71
Jun 5 0 78
Jul 4 0 82
Aug 3 0 82
Sep 3 0 75
Oct 5 0 64
Nov 5 0 53
Dec 5 0 45

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Schools

Hooks Hs
<1 miles, S · 3.7star
Hooks El
2 miles, E · 3.7star
Hooks Jh
3 miles, N · 2.3star
Leary El
4 miles, SE · 2.3star

Colleges

Texas A&M University-Texarkana
11 miles, E · 1.9star
Texarkana College
12 miles, SE · 1.4star

Hospitals

Christus St Michael Health System
12 miles, SE · 3.2star
Wadley Regional Medical Center
14 miles, SE · 2.3star

Airports

Shreveport Regional Airport
76 miles, S · 1.4star
East Texas Regional Airport
79 miles, SW · 1star
Tyler Pounds Regional Airport
101 miles, SW · 1star