Texarkana, AR GIS Map
Texarkana is a city in Miller County, Arkansas, with a population of about 30,259. The map below shows its location, boundary and surrounding roads, with federal GIS layers you can turn on for the area.
- County
- Miller County
- Population
- 30,259
- Elevation
- 323 ft
- Coordinates
- 33.4418, -93.9591
- ZIP code
- 71854
- Land area
- 42 sq mi
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
About Texarkana, AR
Texarkana is a city in the U.S. state of Arkansas and the county seat of Miller County, on the southwest border of the state. As of the 2020 census, it had a population of 29,387. It is the twin city of Texarkana, Texas, located just across the state line. The city was founded at a railroad intersection on December 8, 1873, and was incorporated in Arkansas on August 10, 1880. Texarkana and its Texas counterpart are the principal cities of the Texarkana metropolitan area, which in 2021 was ranked 289th in the United States with a population of 147,174, according to the United States Census Bureau.
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GIS Data for Texarkana, AR
The Texarkana map loads live federal GIS layers in your browser, so you can check flood zones, terrain, land cover and district boundaries for any address in Texarkana without a separate GIS login. Everything below is drawn from public U.S. government data.
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FEMA flood zones
National Flood Hazard Layer — flood insurance rate map zones.
Elevation contours and hillshade
USGS 3DEP terrain, so you can read slope and relief.
Land cover
NLCD land cover classes — forest, developed, wetland, water.
School districts
Census TIGER unified and elementary school district boundaries.
ZIP code and county boundaries
Census TIGER ZCTA and county boundary lines.
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Texarkana Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
Population
29,177
Households
11,333
Median household income
$45,835
Median age
37.6 years
Median home value
$170,200
Median gross rent
$909/mo
Owner-occupied homes
54.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
15.4%
Below poverty level
25.8%
Land area
42 sq mi
Population density
695 / sq mi
County
ZIP codes in Texarkana
Texarkana Population Growth
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census and Population Estimates Program (Vintage 2024: April 2020 estimates base and July 1, 2024 estimate).
2010 Census
29,919
April 2020 (estimates base)
29,391
July 2024 estimate
28,897
Change 2010-2020
-1.8%
Change 2020-2024
-1.7%
Photos of Texarkana
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Federal Buildings & Leases in Texarkana
GSA-managed federal properties in and around Texarkana.
| Property | Address | Status | Sq ft | Lease ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texarkana Uspo/Courthouse | 500 N State Line Ave, 71854 | Owned | 89,158 | — |
| 3822 Airport Drive Plaza | 3822 Airport Plz, 71854 | Leased | 8,100 | Jul 2041 |
| 2600 Txk Blvd | 2600 Txk Blvd, 71854 | Leased | 1,294 | Jul 2043 |
Source: U.S. GSA Inventory of Owned and Leased Properties (data.gov), September 2026.
Soils of Texarkana
General soil map unit at the city center: Woodtell-Sawyer-Sacul-Eylau
Soil Properties
- Drainage class
- Moderately well drained
- Hydrologic soil group
- C (slow infiltration)
- Available water storage (0–150 cm)
- 24.3 cm
- Typical slope
- 2%
- Flooding frequency
- None
- Min. annual water table depth
- 76 cm
Soil Components
- Sawyer36%
Ultisols · Aquic Paleudults
- Eylau17%
Ultisols · Fragiaquic Paleudults
- Sacul12%
Ultisols · Aquic Hapludults
- Woodtell10%
Alfisols · Vertic Hapludalfs
- Blevins5%
Ultisols · Typic Paleudults
- Thenas5%
Inceptisols · Fluvaquentic Eutrudepts
Source: USDA NRCS U.S. General Soil Map (STATSGO2). General soil map data (1:250,000 scale) is not suitable for site-specific decisions.
Climate of Texarkana
30-year averages (1991–2020) from the Texarkana Webb Fld, Ar weather station, elevation 361 ft, 2.9 miles from the city center.
Warmest month
Jul · avg high 93°F
Coldest month
Jan · avg low 35°F
Annual precipitation
48.9 in
Average Monthly Temperatures (°F)
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high °F | 54 | 58 | 67 | 74 | 82 | 89 | 93 | 93 | 86 | 76 | 64 | 56 |
| Avg low °F | 35 | 38 | 45 | 53 | 62 | 69 | 72 | 71 | 64 | 54 | 44 | 37 |
| Precip. in | 3.64 | 4.28 | 4.45 | 4.43 | 5.10 | 3.92 | 3.37 | 2.98 | 3.60 | 4.51 | 3.91 | 4.68 |
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Conditions at the station may differ from other parts of the city.
Natural Hazard Risk in Texarkana
FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Miller County, compared with all U.S. counties.
Overall risk
Score 70.8 of 100
Expected annual loss
Buildings, population & agriculture
Social vulnerability
Susceptibility to hazard impacts
Community resilience
Ability to prepare & recover
Risk by Hazard
- HailRelatively High
- Ice StormVery High
- Strong WindRelatively High
- Heat WaveRelatively Moderate
- TornadoRelatively Moderate
- LightningRelatively Moderate
- DroughtRelatively Moderate
- EarthquakeRelatively Low
- WildfireRelatively Low
- Winter WeatherRelatively Moderate
- Inland FloodingRelatively Low
- HurricaneVery Low
- Cold WaveRelatively Low
- LandslideVery Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025 release). County-level ratings are relative to other U.S. counties and are not a property-specific assessment.
Texarkana FAQ
What county is Texarkana in?
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Texarkana, Arkansas is located in Miller County.
What is the population of Texarkana?
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Texarkana has a population of about 30,259, making it the number 15 of the 42 Arkansas cities listed on GIS Map.
What is the elevation of Texarkana?
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The elevation of Texarkana is approximately 323 feet (98 meters) above sea level at the city center.
What ZIP codes are in Texarkana?
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The ZIP code for Texarkana is 71854.
What time zone is Texarkana in?
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Texarkana is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
How far is Texarkana from Little Rock?
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Texarkana is about 131 miles from Little Rock, the capital of Arkansas, in a straight line.
What cities are near Texarkana?
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Cities near Texarkana include Texarkana, TX (5 miles); Hope, AR (26 miles); Magnolia, AR (43 miles); Shreveport, LA (64 miles); Bossier City, LA (65 miles).
Local notes for Texarkana, AR
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