Rusk, TX
Living in Rusk
Bikeability15
Walkability49
Commute60
Public Transit17
Affordability98
Public Safety56
Airports8
Hospitals58
Colleges27
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools43
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
5.6kPopulation+46 (2010–19)
39 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
10%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
77%Family Households+9% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years13%
15 to 34 years31%
35 to 54 years39%
55 to 74 years12%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black31%
Caucasian47%
Hispanic or Latino17%
Multiracial2%
Native American2%
Education
Less than high school26%
High school graduate36%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree7%
Graduate degree3%
Households
Family household77%
Householder living alone16%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$53kMedian Household Income+$16k (2010–19)
91%Above Poverty+7% (2010–19)
26 mi Average Commute
75%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K15%
$25K to $49K31%
$50K to $74K28%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government12%
Private sector65%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation21%
Mgt, science, and arts27%
Sales and office26%
Service15%
Commute
Car, truck, or van89%
Walked4%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$84kMedian Home Value+$9.4k (2010–19)
12%Built 2000 or Later
$683Median Monthly Rent+$313 (2010–19)
57%Owner-Occupied+6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached81%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home15%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 199920%
Built 1980 to 198920%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier14%
Home Value
Less than $50K13%
$50K to $99K52%
$100K to $149K14%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K5%
$500K to $749K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
House Heating Type
Electricity50%
LP gas3%
Utility gas44%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Rusk
United States45
Texas51
Cherokee County47
Property Crime in Rusk
United States48
Texas58
Cherokee County41
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (23%)(75%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton15%
Donald Trump82%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 47 | 4 | 0 |
| Feb | 50 | 4 | 0 |
| Mar | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 65 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 79 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 83 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 83 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 76 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 67 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 56 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 48 | 4 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Rusk
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding57
Tornado26
Hurricane Force Winds2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Rusk, TX
Private Schools
Private Schools near Rusk, TX
Alto Christian Academy
12 miles, SE
Kids First Christian Academy
13 miles, NW
The Brook Hill School
27 miles, NW
Christian Heritage Academy
28 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Rusk, TX
Stephen F Austin State University
32 miles, E
The University of Texas at Tyler
36 miles, N
Texas College
41 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Rusk, TX
Rusk State Hosp
1 miles, NW
Christus Mother Frances Hospital- Jacksonville
11 miles, NW
Ut Health East Texas Jacksonville Hospital
13 miles, NW
Palestine Regional Medical Center
28 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Rusk, TX
Tyler Pounds Regional Airport
41 miles, N
East Texas Regional Airport
48 miles, NE
Shreveport Regional Airport
89 miles, NE
Easterwood Field
110 miles, SW