Sabine River Bridge, Spanning Sabine River at U.S. Route 84
Joaquin’s story
140 years in pictures
The archive holds 1 old photo or paper.
- 1886Joaquin is settled
JoaquinTX
A town of 732, settled in 1886.
International Boundary Marker · Photo: Renelibrary · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
732
2025 Census estimate · −0.3% since 2020
Typical home
$213K
−7.6% in a year
Household income
$36K
median
Median age
39.0
years
Jobs based here
290
Balanced
Is Joaquin a good place to live?
26% of residents live below the poverty line in Joaquin, above both the Texas town median (12%) and the median of U.S. towns (9.6%). Joaquin has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
732 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Joaquin: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Joaquin, and how to reach them.
PowerSWEPCO12.6¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterCity of Joaquin water system2 health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet1 providers40% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Joaquin’s trash rules yet
Register to voteIn personTexas has no online registration; you can register in person until 30 days before Election Day or by mail (postmarked 30 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereShelby County Early Voting ClerkShelby County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2025
ZIP code7595475954 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Joaquin.
Natural hazards
Low risk in Joaquin, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 80% of U.S. communities.
20risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesStrong wind
6
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Schools
The schools Joaquin’s kids attend
Its public schools are run by Joaquin ISD. Its one school is below. The largest public high school is Joaquin Schools, with 720 students.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joaquin SchoolsLargest public high schoolGrades PK–12 | Grades PK–12 | 720 | A |
NCES · EDFacts
Housing
The median rent in Joaquin is lower than in most of Texas or the rest of the country
Joaquin’s median rent is $663 a month, where Texas’ towns sit at $1,208 a month and U.S. towns at $1,185 a month. Typical home values fell 7.6% in the year to September 2026.
$213KZillow home value
| Joaquin | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $663 a month | $1,208 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 70% | 69% | 73% |
Typical home value
Joaquin$213K
Texas$296K
−7.6%
value change, 1 year
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Climate
In Joaquin, expect mild winters and hot summers
Joaquin has mild winters and hot summers, with plenty of rain. Joaquin’s July high is 94°F.
94°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter38–60°
Spring54–77°
Summer71–93°
Fall55–78°
Nov 15
typical first frost
Mar 13
typical last frost
+0.5°
vs. the 20th-century average
94°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Work & commute
A job hub: Joaquin has 1.3 jobs for every working resident and draws in 269 commuters
Most working residents leave Joaquin for work: only 9% work in town. Since 2013, Joaquin has added 177 jobs, to 290 in 2023. The top destinations are Center (26%), Houston (5%) and Mansfield (3%).
9%work in town
| Joaquin | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 9.3% | 8.3% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 25 minutes | 25 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
In Joaquin9%
Center26%
Houston5%
Mansfield3%
Nacogdoches3%
21 mi
median commute distance
290
jobs based in Joaquin
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Health
A larger share of adults in Joaquin smoke cigarettes than in the typical Texas or U.S. town
20% of adults smoke cigarettes in Joaquin. Joaquin beats the Texas average on 1 of 31 CDC measures and trails it on 21. 35% of adults get no exercise outside work in Joaquin.
| Joaquin | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 14% | 14% |
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 24% | 19% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 18% | 17% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 15% | 14% |
31 measures vs. Texas
1 better9 too close to call21 worse
| What stands out | Joaquin | TX |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 77% | 74.1% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 24.2% | 12.5% |
Desoto Regional Health System
20.5 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Outdoors
Joaquin has set aside 0% of its land for conservation
0.1 miles of trail in 1 park or preserve.
0%conserved
0%
conserved · 0 of 1,473 acres
0.1 mi
of trails · 0 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Joaquin Mini Park | — | 1 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Joaquin
19pages on Joaquin
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Joaquin; the nearest are
Panola CollegeCommunity college · Public · Carthage22.3 mi$2,352 in-state tuitionLouisiana State University-ShreveportUniversity or college · Public · Shreveport, LA37.7 mi$7,518 in-state tuition
About 2 of every 100 Joaquin residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Texas.
Famous people from Joaquin
3 notable people were born in Joaquin.
About Joaquin
City in Texas, United States
Joaquin ( whah-KEEN; Spanish: Joaquín [xoaˈkin]) is a city in northeastern Shelby County, Texas, United States. Founded in 1885, it was named after Joaquin Morris, grandson of the original land owner, Benjamin Franklin Morris. Its population was 734 at the 2020 census. It is located on U.S. Highway 84 (future Interstate 69) and the tracks of the Southern Pacific Railroad.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 2.3 sq mi
- Elevation
- 226 ft
- ZIP code
- 75954
- Area code
- 936
Questions about Joaquin
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Joaquin, TX a good place to live?
Joaquin has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What is Joaquin, TX known for?
3 notable people were born here, including Winston Hill and Lou Smith.