Town in Bowie County, part of the Texarkana metro

Living in Hooks, TX

C-

496th of 745Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people
Overall score 33 of 100
5th of 7 in the Texarkana area

Hooks earns a grade of C- on our index, 496th of 745 Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people. It does best on schools and getting around, and trails on home ownership and health.

  • Short commutes
  • Jobs and income scores low (11 of 100)
  • Health scores low (9 of 100)
Map of Texas showing where Hooks isHoustonSan AntonioDallasAustinFort WorthHooks
Where Hooks is in Texas.
Population
2,490-1.1% since 2020
Median rent
$1,01128% lower than Texas
Median home value
$69,80075% lower than Texas
Household income
$43,555Median
Average commute
19 minOne way
Violent crime
244Per 100k, 2025

What it's like to live in Hooks

Hooks sits about 12 miles from downtown Texarkana, in the Texarkana, TX-AR metro. 2,490 people lived here in 2025, down 1.1% from 2020. It is spread out.

The median age is 34.7, 40% of households have children, 58% of homes are owned by the people living in them and the typical household earns $43,555 a year (44% lower than the Texas median).

Pros of living in Hooks

  • Lower rent. Median rent is $1,011, 28% lower than the Texas median.
  • Homes are affordable for local incomes. The median home costs 1.6 times the median household income, against 3.6 times across Texas.
  • Short commutes. The average trip to work takes 19 minutes, against 27 across Texas.

Cons of living in Hooks

  • Higher poverty. 25% of people live below the poverty line, against 14% across Texas.
  • Errands mean a drive. Compared with similar Texas places, fewer homes here are within a mile of a grocery store, pharmacy, park or clinic.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes, heat waves and hail as very high here.

Who Hooks suits

  • FamiliesNot the best fit: violent crime is 37% lower than the Texas rate. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 37% for families.
  • Young professionalsNot the best fit: household income is 44% lower than the Texas median, with 13 restaurants and 1 cafe in town. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 28% for young professionals.
  • RetireesNot the best fit: 16% of working-age adults are uninsured and violent crime is 37% lower than the Texas rate. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 15% for retirees.
  • Remote workersNot the best fit: 84% of homes have broadband and the median rent of $1,011 is 28% lower than the Texas median. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 14% for remote workers.
  • People on a budgetA reasonable fit: the median rent of $1,011 is 28% lower than the Texas median. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 44% for people on a budget.

Hooks report card

Ten grades, one for each part of daily life we measure. Most compare Hooks with other US towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people. Schools, safety and errands compare it with other Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people.

  • Cost of living: grade B-

    Median rent $1,011, homes cost 1.6x income.

    56 of 100 vs US towns

  • Jobs and income: grade D-

    Median household income $43,555, 5.8% unemployed.

    11 of 100 vs US towns

  • Schools: grade A-

    2 rated campuses, 100% rated A or B.

    81 of 100 vs TX towns

  • Safety: grade C-

    244 violent crimes per 100k, 609 property crimes per 100k.

    37 of 100 vs TX towns

  • Errands and things to do: grade D

    1 grocery store, 13 restaurants, 1 park mapped in town.

    22 of 100 vs TX towns

  • Getting around: grade B-

    Average commute 19 min, 5.9% work from home.

    62 of 100 vs US towns

  • Education levels: grade D+

    13% have a bachelor’s degree.

    30 of 100 vs US towns

  • Health: grade D-

    16% of adults uninsured.

    9 of 100 vs US towns

  • Home ownership: grade F

    58% of homes owner-occupied.

    6 of 100 vs US towns

  • Internet access: grade D

    84% of homes have broadband.

    23 of 100 vs US towns

Where Hooks stands out compared with Texas

Better than Texas

  • Home value to income: 1.6x56% lower than Texas (3.6x)
  • Average commute: 19 min30% lower than Texas (27 min)
  • Median rent: $1,01128% lower than Texas ($1,403)

Worse than Texas

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 13%20 points lower than Texas (34%)
  • Median household income: $43,55544% lower than Texas ($78,476)
  • Vacant homes: 21%11 points higher than Texas (9.4%)

Cost of living in Hooks

Rent is the cost most newcomers feel first. The median rent in Hooks is $1,011 a month, 28% lower than the Texas median of $1,403. To keep that rent at 30% of income, a household needs to earn about $40,000 a year. Right now 62% of renters here pay more than 30% of their income on rent.

HUD sets fair market rents for this area at $874 for a one-bedroom, $1,118 for a two-bedroom and $1,403 for a three-bedroom (fiscal year 2027). These figures include utilities and describe a modest unit, so newer apartments often ask for more.

The median home is worth $69,800, 75% lower than the Texas median. With 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28%, the monthly payment comes to about $382 before tax, or $526 with property tax. That is close to the median rent, so buying can make sense if you plan to stay.

Texas has no state income tax, but it leans on property taxes instead, though they are lighter here than in much of the state. The median homeowner in Hooks pays $1,725 a year, 59% lower than the Texas median of $4,232. Budget for it, along with homeowners insurance, which our numbers do not include.

Typical rent by apartment size

Fair market rent by bedroom count in HooksStudio$8391 bedroom$8742 bedrooms$1,1183 bedrooms$1,4034 bedrooms$1,683
HUD fair market rent for FY2027, Texarkana, TX-Texarkana, AR HUD Metro FMR Area. This is what a typical, modest unit rents for, including utilities.
MeasureHereTexasUS
Median rent28% lower than Texas$1,011$1,403$1,413
Median home value75% lower than Texas$69,800$283,800$332,700
Home value to income56% lower than Texas1.6x3.6x4.1x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent11 points higher than Texas62%52%51%
Median property tax per year59% lower than Texas$1,725$4,232$3,119
Homes owned by the people living in them5 points lower than Texas58%63%65%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Texas197119921980

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$526
Mortgage payment
$382
Property tax
$144
Median rent, for comparison
$1,011

Based on a $69,800 home in Hooks, 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28% (Freddie Mac average, week of 2026-10-01). Property tax is the median paid locally, or the county median where the local figure is not published. Insurance and fees are not included.

Is Hooks safe?

In 2025, Hooks Police Department reported 6 violent crimes and 15 property crimes. That works out to 244 violent crimes per 100,000 people, 37% lower than the Texas rate of 387, and 609 property crimes per 100,000, 71% lower than the state rate.

Violent crime is down about 27% since 2021, based on the yearly rates below.

Crime rates describe the whole area a police department covers. Some streets are much quieter than the average and some are busier, so look at the neighborhood grades and visit at different times of day.

Violent crimes per 100,000 people in Hooks by yearTexas24420212022202320242025

Violent crimes per 100,000 people by year. The dashed line is the Texas rate for 2025.

Violent crime
244
per 100k, Texas 387
Property crime
609
per 100k, Texas 2,086
Property crimes per 100,000 people in Hooks by yearTexas60920212022202320242025

Property crimes per 100,000 people by year.

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer, Hooks Police Department, 2025. Rates count reported crimes only and cover the area this police department serves.

Schools in Hooks

Hooks has 2 public school campuses with a 2025 state rating inside the city, and 100% of them earn an A or B. Most students here are served by Hooks ISD.

Top-rated campuses include Hooks Elementary. The average rating score across all campuses is 87 out of 100, against a Texas median of 81.

Texas districts usually assign students by attendance zone rather than the closest campus, so check the zone for a specific address with the district before you sign a lease or buy.

Schools grade
81
of 100 vs Texas towns
Average rating
87
Texas median 81

Ratings are the 2025 Texas Education Agency A to F accountability ratings. Always check which school serves a specific address with the district.

Top-rated schools

  • AHooks ElementaryElementary, Hooks ISD90 of 100
  • BHooks High SchoolHigh, Hooks ISD84 of 100

Daily life in Hooks

Everyday places mapped inside Hooks, from Overture Maps. Well-known spots include Hooks City Park.

The average one-way commute is 19 minutes, 30% shorter than the Texas average. 6% of workers work from home. Fewer than 3% walk, bike or take transit to work, so plan on driving for almost everything.

Downtown Texarkana is about 12 miles away in a straight line. Many people who live in Hooks work elsewhere in the metro, so test the drive at rush hour before you commit.

The median household income is $43,555, income per person is $25,651, unemployment is 5.8% and 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree.

Grocery stores
1
Pharmacies
1
Restaurants
13
Cafes
1
Bars
0
Parks
1
Gyms
0
Hospitals and urgent care
0
Childcare
0
Libraries
0

Jobs, income and education

MeasureHereTexasUS
Median household income44% lower than Texas$43,555$78,476$80,734
Income per person37% lower than Texas$25,651$40,752$44,673
Unemployment rateAbout the same as Texas5.8%5.3%5.2%
People below the poverty line11 points higher than Texas25%14%12%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher20 points lower than Texas13%34%36%
Adults with a high school diploma or higher6 points higher than Texas92%86%90%
Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance4 points lower than Texas16%20%11%
Homes with broadband internet7 points lower than Texas84%91%91%

Getting to work

MeasureHereTexasUS
Average commute30% lower than Texas19 min27 min26 min
Workers who work from home8 points lower than Texas5.9%14%15%
Workers who work from home5.9%
Workers who take transit0%
Workers who walk0.6%
Workers who bike0%

Who lives in Hooks

Under 1828%
18 to 3422%
35 to 6434%
65 and over15%

Median age 34.7 years. 40% of households have children.

Race and ethnicity
White63%
Hispanic or Latino4.7%
Black26%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race5.6%

Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.

Weather in Hooks

Hooks has a hot Texas climate. July highs average 93°F and January lows about 33°F. There are about 82 days a year at 90°F or above, and about 52 inches of rain a year.

Average monthly high and low temperatures in Hooks30°50°70°90°54J59F67M75A82M89J93J94A87S77O65N56DRain

Average daily high and low by month, °F, with rain below. NOAA 1991 to 2020 normals from Texarkana, 12 mi away. Orange months average 90°F or more.

Natural hazard risk

FEMA's National Risk Index says river flooding risk is moderate, hurricane risk is low, tornado risk is very high and hail risk is very high. Even in lower-risk areas, check the FEMA flood map for the exact address before you buy.

  • River floodingModerate
  • HurricanesLow
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresHigh
  • Winter stormsHigh
  • Strong windModerate

Source: FEMA National Risk Index, December 2025, Census tract level averaged for the city. Check the FEMA flood map for any address before you buy.

Places near Hooks

Nearby, Red Lick gets an A+, New Boston gets a C and Nash gets a D+. Each is graded against Texas places of its own size, so a small town and a big city can both earn an A.

  1. A+Red LickTown, 1,333 people5 mi
  2. CNew BostonTown, 4,571 people8 mi
  3. D+NashTown, 4,032 people9 mi
  4. B+Wake VillageTown, 5,867 people10 mi
  5. D-TexarkanaSmall city, 35,992 people11 mi
  6. C+De KalbTown, 1,976 people20 mi

Hooks in the Texarkana area

How it ranks among 7 places in the metro.

  1. 1A+Red Lick1,333 people6 mito downtown
  2. 2B+Wake Village5,867 people3 mito downtown
  3. 3C+De Kalb1,976 people31 mito downtown
  4. 4CNew Boston4,571 people19 mito downtown
  5. 5C-Hooks2,299 people12 mito downtown
  6. 6D+Nash4,032 people3 mito downtown
  7. 7D-Texarkana35,992 people0 mito downtown

Living in Hooks: common questions

Is Hooks, TX a good place to live?

Hooks earns a grade of C- on our index, 496th of 745 Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people. It does best on schools and getting around, and trails on home ownership and health.

How much does it cost to live in Hooks?

Median rent in Hooks is $1,011 a month, 28% lower than the Texas median. The median home is worth $69,800, 75% lower than the Texas median. A median home costs 1.6x the median household income, compared with 3.6x across Texas. With 20% down at a 7.28% rate, the monthly payment on a median home is about $526, including property tax.

Is Hooks safe?

In 2025, Hooks Police Department reported 244 violent crimes per 100,000 people, 37% lower than the Texas rate. Property crime was 609 per 100,000, 71% lower than the Texas rate.

Are the schools good in Hooks?

We found 2 rated public school campuses inside Hooks. 100% are rated A or B by the Texas Education Agency. Its schools score is 81 of 100 compared with other Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people.

Does Hooks flood?

FEMA rates river flooding risk in Hooks as moderate, and coastal flooding as not rated. Hazards rated high or very high here: tornadoes, heat waves, hail, wildfires and winter storms. Always check the flood map for a specific address before you buy.

What is the weather like in Hooks?

Summers in Hooks peak at about 93°F in July, and January nights fall to about 33°F. Expect around 82 days a year at 90°F or hotter, and 52 inches of rain.

How long is the commute in Hooks?

The average one-way commute is 19 min, 30% lower than the Texas average. About 5.9% of workers work from home. It is about 12 miles from downtown Texarkana.

Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year and 2025 population estimates, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings, FBI Crime Data Explorer, FEMA National Risk Index, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, Overture Maps. Updated 2026-10-04. How we grade.