Texas Border - Waskom 1993, 1993
Waskom’s story
145 years in pictures
The archive holds 2 old photos and papers going back to 1993.
- 1881Waskom is settled
WaskomTX
A town of 1,980, settled in 1881.
Photo: Billy Hathorn · CC BY-SA 3.0
Population
1,980
2025 Census estimate · +3.8% since 2020
Typical home
$184K
−0.2% in a year
Household income
$56K
median
Median age
36.2
years
Jobs based here
475
Balanced
Is Waskom a good place to live?
The best of Waskom’s subject grades is an A for cost of living; the weakest is a C− for walkability. 10% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more in Waskom, below both the Texas town median (23%) and the median of U.S. towns (29%). Waskom has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade.
What makes Waskom stand out
Where Waskom beats most towns.
A shrinking town
Waskom has shrunk 8% since 2010
2,160 counted in 2010 and 1,910 in 2020; an estimated 1,980 in 2025.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 counts · Census Bureau estimate, July 1, 2025
How Waskom grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Texas), ordered by how far Waskom is from typical.
Cost of livingAOpen →WalkabilityEPA walkability 6.6 of 20; 15.2% of households have no car; 0% of workers walk, bike or ride transitC−Open →Jobs & income$56K median household incomeCOpen →Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 28% of U.S. communities; tornadoes tops the listB+Open →HealthOchsner Lsu Health Shreveport 15.9 miles awayCOpen →SchoolsB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors1 mile of trailCOpen →History6 notable people born hereC+Open →Civic life3.1 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsBOpen →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Waskom: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Waskom, and how to reach them.
PowerSWEPCO12.6¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterCity of Waskom water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet4 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Waskom’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 hereHarrison County Early Voting ClerkHarrison County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2025
ZIP code7569275692 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 Waskom.
HousingCost of living grade A
A typical Waskom home is worth about $184K
The typical Waskom home is worth about $184,000, about the same as a year ago, 38% below the Texas typical home. Waskom’s median rent is $928 a month, below both Texas’ towns ($1,208 a month) and U.S. towns ($1,185 a month).
$184KZillow home value
| Waskom | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $928 a month | $1,208 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 74% | 69% | 73% |
Typical home value
Waskom$184K
Texas$296K
−0.2%
value change, 1 year
2
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
SchoolsB−
On state tests, Waskom’s schools trail 55% of Texas districts
Its public schools are run by Waskom ISD. Two of its 4 schools are below, each with why it’s listed.
45%of TX districts it outscoresB−School Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waskom ElLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 | 370 | B− |
| Waskom H SLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 257 | A− |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within TX on state tests and graduation
HealthC
On CDC estimates, Waskom is less healthy than 71% of U.S. towns
Waskom beats the Texas average on 0 of 31 CDC measures and trails it on 6. 17% of Waskom adults 18 to 64 have no health insurance.
29%healthier than U.S. townsCHealth Grade
| Waskom | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No health insurance, 18–64 (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 18% | 8.1% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 18% | 17% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 74% | 74% | 79% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 38% | 37% | 35% |
31 measures vs. Texas
0 better25 too close to call6 worse
| What stands out | Waskom | TX |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with COPD | 7.6% | 5.7% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 7.5% | 6.1% |
| More adults with arthritis | 26.1% | 21.6% |
Ochsner Lsu Health Shreveport
In Shreveport · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade B+
Tornadoes leads a low hazard risk in Waskom
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 72% of U.S. communities.
28risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
TornadoesInland floodingCold waves
6
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
Waskom has mild winters and hot summers
Waskom has mild winters and hot summers, with plenty of rain. Waskom’s July high is 94°F.
94°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter39–59°
Spring54–76°
Summer72–93°
Fall55–78°
Nov 18
typical first frost
Mar 9
typical last frost
+0.7°
vs. the 20th-century average
94°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Work & commuteJobs & income grade C
Waskom has 0.8 jobs for every working resident, so most commute out
Most working residents leave Waskom for work: only 9% work in town. 17% of residents live below the poverty line in Waskom. Jobs based in Waskom fell to 475 in 2023, 98 fewer than in 2013.
9%work in town
| Waskom | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 17% | 12% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $56,000 | $69,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 27 minutes | 25 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
In Waskom9%
Marshall14%
Longview7%
Tyler4%
Houston4%
40 mi
median commute distance
475
jobs based in Waskom
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
C−
Walkability grade: more walkable than 19% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Safety
Crime reported in Waskom
Waskom's reported crime rate is below Texas's. The violent crime rate in Waskom is 3.6 per 1,000 residents. Most reported incidents are property crimes, mainly thefts.
| Waskom | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 3.6 per 1,000 residents | 1.9 | 1.6 |
| Property crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 13.3 per 1,000 residents | 10.7 | 9.9 |
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Waskom3.6
Texas3.5
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Waskom13.3
Texas18.1
U.S.15.5
7
violent crimes reported in 2025
26
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
OutdoorsC
Waskom has set aside 0% of its land for conservation
0.8 miles of trail in 2 parks and preserves.
0%conserved
0%
conserved · 0 of 1,710 acres
0.8 mi
of trails · 0.3 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Waskom-Taylor City Park | 0.8 mi | 10 |
| 2. Lions Club Park | — | 8 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Nearby attractions
All 9 attractions →Caddo Lake and 8 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Waskom. Close and well known come first.
16 mi LakeCaddo Lake
16 mi Stadium & arenaIndependence Stadium
23 mi Stadium & arenaCenturyLink Center
18 mi TheatreShreveport Municipal Memorial Auditorium
23 mi MuseumEighth Air Force Museum
7 mi GardenThe Gardens of the American Rose CenterSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Caddo Lake: Jay Carriker (User:JCarriker), CC BY-SA 2.5 · Independence Stadium: AllisonFoley, CC BY-SA 3.0 · CenturyLink Center: The original uploader was Dman861 at English Wikipedia., CC BY-SA 2.0 · Shreveport Municipal Memorial Auditorium: Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Eighth Air Force Museum: Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0 · The Gardens of the American Rose Center: Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Keep exploring
Everything we know about Waskom
20pages on Waskom
The big questions
SchoolsB−Behind 55% of TX districts · 4 schoolsSafety3.6 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2025)HealthCBetter than TX on 0 of 31 CDC measuresCost of livingA$184K typical home · down 0.2% in a yearWork & commuteC$56K median household income · 475 jobs hereNatural hazardsB+FEMA risk higher than 28% of U.S. communities · tornadoes
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of Waskom
About 2 of every 100 Waskom residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Texas.
Famous people from Waskom
6 notable people were born in Waskom.
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Shelby SingletonAmerican record producer, music executive · 1931–2009E
Eliza Eubanks Peterson JohnsonAmerican leader in the woman’s temperance movement and suffragist · 1874–1966J
Junior MooreAmerican baseball player · born 1953K
Kimberly ConnorAmerican boxer and mixed martial arts fighter · born 1980About Waskom
City in Texas, United States
Waskom is a city in the U.S. state of Texas with a 2020 census-tabulated population of 1,910, down from 2,160 residents in 2010. It is located in Harrison County and lies approximately 19 miles (31 km) east of the county seat, Marshall, on U.S. 80 and Interstate 20. Waskom forms part of Greater Marshall, which is also included in the Longview–Marshall combined statistical area in the Ark-La-Tex region. To the east are the cities of Greenwood and Shreveport, Louisiana.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 2.7 sq mi
- Elevation
- 285 ft
- ZIP code
- 75692
- Area code
- 903
Questions about Waskom
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Waskom, TX expensive?
Not for the area. Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades A.
What is Waskom, TX known for?
6 notable people were born here, including Roy Gaines and Grady Gaines.