Written by AI Claude Sonnet 5.5 wrote this on 23 October 2026 from the figures here, a list of nearby places and what it knows. It can be wrong or out of date.

What it’s like

The place. De Kalb is a small city in Bowie County, in the northeast corner of Texas. Its residents are younger than in most places, and incomes run below the county's, with more households living below the poverty line than many would expect. Fewer homes are lived in by their owners than across much of the country, so renting is common. A typical home costs less than in many parts of Texas, and few adults hold a four-year degree.

Work. Residents work mostly in schools, hospitals and social care, followed by government, restaurants and hotels, and shops. Across Bowie County, some of the largest workplaces are Christus ST Michael and Wadley Regional Medical Center, both general hospitals, and the Texarkana school district. Most people drive to work, with a commute of a fair length, and very few work from home. Unemployment in the county is a little higher than it was a year ago, and the number of jobs has barely changed.

Things to do. Water is the main draw nearby, though every spot is a longer drive away. White Oak Creek is a river, and Wright Patman Lake is a large reservoir, with Atlanta State Park a protected area for time outdoors. Winters are cool and seldom snowy, and summers are hot, so the milder seasons suit outings best, in a place that gets plenty of rain through the year.