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.

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Town numbers

ZIP code75692

Area code903

Living in Waskom

Housing in Waskom

$191K▼ 1.2% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Waskom home is worth about $191,000, down 1.2% in a year, 36% below the Texas typical home.

Only 2 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 Waskom

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Not graded

A grade needs all of the FBI's latest years (2023–2025). Waskom's police department reported only 2025, so we don't grade it yet. The figures below are still real.

Violent crime per 1,000

Waskom 3.6

Texas 3.5

U.S. 3.3

Property crime per 1,000

Waskom 13.3

Texas 18.1

U.S. 15.5

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

Work & commute in Waskom

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Most working residents leave Waskom for work: only 9% work in town. The top destinations are Marshall (14%), Longview (7%) and Tyler (4%). Half commute less than 40 miles.

Marshall

14%

Longview

Tyler

Houston

9%Work in townlive and work in Waskom 40 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 475Jobs based herebalanced

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Waskom →

Health in Waskom

Health Grade C

Healthier than 30% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 54% of towns with similar incomes.

Compared with Texas

6worse than TX

of 26 measures CDC estimates. The other 20 are too close to call.

Conditions 5▼ 7 close Habits 1▼ 3 close Care all close Mind all close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

7.6%More adults with COPDTX 5.7% · worse 7.5%More adults who have had cancerTX 6.1% · worse 26.1%More adults with arthritisTX 21.6% · worse

Care nearby

Willis Knighton Medical CenterShreveport · 16.7 mi · ER

David Raines Community Health Center, Inc. - ShreveportShreveport · 14.3 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 Waskom · CMS · HRSAHealth in Waskom →

Natural hazards in Waskom

Low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 28% of U.S. communities.

🌪️ Tornadoes🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves

0Does Waskom flood?no paid flood claims on record 6Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Waskom

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

Climate in Waskom

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Waskom has mild winters and hot summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 94°, a January night drops to 37°, and snow is almost unheard of.

59° / 39°Winter

76° / 54°Spring

93° / 72°Summer

78° / 55°Fall

How much snow does Waskom get?Almost none.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Nov 18, with the last in spring around Mar 9.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+0.7° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

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

Schools in Waskom

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School Grade B

The public schools Waskom’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 60% of Texas’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.

DistrictWASKOM ISDSchools4

Waskom El B-Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 370 students Waskom Middle BMiddle · Grades 6–8 · 179 students Waskom H S A-High · Grades 9–12 · 257 students Excell ProgramGrades M

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