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Overton, TX
City in Rusk County, Texas.
Population
2,444
Land area
6.7sq mi
People per sq mi
365
ZIP codes
0
Overton and its ZIP codes
Overton at a glance
- Overton is about 3.2 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $52,279, 33% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $115,300 (59% below Texas) and median rent is $783 a month.
Local data for Overton, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Overton, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$52,279
Poverty rate
17.0%
Median home value
$115,300
Median rent
$783/mo
Homeownership
66.2%
Bachelor's or higher
16.6%
Median age
32.5
Average commute
30.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (281), Puerto Ricans (183), Irish Americans (104).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Rusk County. PPP loans are for Overton.
Unemployment rate
4.8%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,852
13,308 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,268
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$310M
FY 2026, $5,937 per person
How people get to work
Overton, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.4%
- Carpooled6.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home9.9%
Average one-way commute: 30.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Overton, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
760
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
57
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 36°F
50.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Overton, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.1%
U.S. 33.3% +3.8 pts
Diabetes
13.4%
U.S. 12.1% +1.3 pts
Smoking
16.9%
U.S. 12.8% +4.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.4%
U.S. 11.1% +2.3 pts
Cities near Overton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| New LondonCity | 2.5 mi | 8.6 |
| ArpCity | 6.2 mi | 2.6 |
| KilgoreCity | 11 mi | 18.6 |
| New Chapel HillCity | 12 mi | 2.4 |
| Liberty CityCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 6.1 |
| TroupCity | 13 mi | 2.5 |
| HendersonCity | 13 mi | 12 |
| WhitehouseCity | 15 mi | 5.5 |
| LakeportCity | 18 mi | 1.6 |
| Clarksville CityCity | 18 mi | 6.4 |
| GladewaterCity | 19 mi | 11.6 |
| WinonaTown | 19 mi | 1.5 |
| Lake CherokeeCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 12.3 |
| White OakCity | 19 mi | 9.1 |
| Warren CityCity | 20 mi | 1.7 |
| TylerCity | 20 mi | 57.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Overton, TX in?
- Overton is in Rusk County, Texas.
- What is the population of Overton, TX?
- About 2,444 people live in Overton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Overton?
- Nearby places include New London (2.5 mi), Arp (6.2 mi), Kilgore (11 mi), New Chapel Hill (12 mi), Liberty City (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023