Overton is a city in Rusk and Smith counties in the U.S. state of Texas. Overton lies in two counties as well as two metropolitan areas. The Rusk County portion of the city is part of the Longview Metropolitan Statistical Area, while the Smith County portion is part of the Tyler Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 2,275 at the 2020 census.

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Town numbers

ZIP code75684

Area code903

Living in Overton

Housing in Overton

$186K▲ 3.4% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Overton home is worth about $186,000, up 3.4% in a year, 38% below the Texas typical home.

Only 3 sales in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →

Safety in Overton

B⁻

Safety Grade B-

Overton reports less crime per resident than 52% of the U.S. towns and cities we grade.

Violent crime per 1,000

Overton 2.6

Texas 3.5

U.S. 3.3

Property crime per 1,000

Overton 9.9

Texas 18.1

U.S. 15.5

FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeCrime & safety →

Work & commute in Overton

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Most working residents leave Overton for work: only 6% work in town. The top destinations are Tyler (15%), Kilgore (10%) and Longview (10%). Half commute less than 20 miles.

Tyler

15%

Kilgore

10%

Longview

10%

Henderson

6%Work in townlive and work in Overton 20 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 800Jobs based herebalanced

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Overton →

Health in Overton

C⁻

Health Grade C−

Healthier than 24% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 51% of towns with similar incomes.

Compared with Texas

2better than TX·12worse

of 26 measures CDC estimates. The other 12 are too close to call.

Conditions 9▼ 3 close Habits 1▼ 3 close Care 2▲ 5 close Mind 2▼ 1 close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

13.4%Fewer uninsured adultsTX 19.1% · better 77.3%More adults treating high blood pressureTX 74.1% · better 20.4%More older adults who have lost all their teethTX 12.5% · worse

Care nearby

Ut Health East Texas Henderson HospitalHenderson · 13 mi · ER

Wellness Pointe - KilgoreKilgore · 9 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalShortage · county-wide

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Overton · CMS · HRSAHealth in Overton →

Natural hazards in Overton

Low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 20% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes💨 Strong wind

0Does Overton flood?no paid flood claims on record 5Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Overton

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Overton →

Climate in Overton

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Overton has mild winters and hot summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 93°, a January night drops to 37°, and snow is almost unheard of.

59° / 39°Winter

76° / 54°Spring

92° / 71°Summer

78° / 55°Fall

How much snow does Overton get?Almost none.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Nov 16, with the last in spring around Mar 15.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+0.6° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Overton →

Schools in Overton

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School Grade C

The public schools Overton’s kids attend trail 67% of Texas’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.

DistrictOVERTON ISDSchools2

Overton El B-Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 256 students Overton H S C+High · Grades 6–12 · 267 students

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results, graded within TX. Ratings are from neighbors.