Rusk Independent School District, TX
Living in Rusk ISD
Bikeability5
Walkability19
Commute47
Public Transit5
Affordability91
Public Safety59
Airports9
Hospitals57
Colleges27
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools39
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
12kPopulation+210 (2010–19)
37 y Median Age-1 (2010–19)
13%College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
74%Family Households+6% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years17%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black16%
Caucasian65%
Hispanic or Latino16%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%
Education
Less than high school21%
High school graduate33%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household74%
Householder living alone23%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$50kMedian Household Income+$11k (2010–19)
89%Above Poverty+8% (2010–19)
28 mi Average Commute
83%Lived Here Last Year-3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K21%
$25K to $49K29%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government11%
Private sector56%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation16%
Mgt, science, and arts32%
Sales and office21%
Service18%
Commute
Car, truck, or van94%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$91kMedian Home Value+$34k (2010–19)
17%Built 2000 or Later
$539Median Monthly Rent+$173 (2010–19)
62%Owner-Occupied+2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached73%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home25%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200913%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 198924%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier8%
Home Value
Less than $50K18%
$50K to $99K37%
$100K to $149K14%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
House Heating Type
Electricity56%
LP gas11%
Utility gas27%
Wood5%
Crime
Violent Crime in Rusk ISD
United States45
Texas51
Cherokee County47
Property Crime in Rusk ISD
United States48
Texas58
Cherokee County41
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (25%)(72%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton19%
Donald Trump79%
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 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 79 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 83 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 83 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 76 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 67 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 48 | 4 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Rusk ISD
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding67
Tornado30
Hurricane Force Winds2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Rusk Independent School District, TX
Private Schools
Private Schools near Rusk Independent School District, TX
Kids First Christian Academy
12 miles, NW
Alto Christian Academy
12 miles, SE
The Brook Hill School
26 miles, NW
Christian Heritage Academy
28 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Rusk Independent School District, TX
Stephen F Austin State University
32 miles, SE
The University of Texas at Tyler
36 miles, N
Texas College
40 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Rusk Independent School District, TX
Rusk State Hosp
0 miles, W
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 Independent School District, TX
Tyler Pounds Regional Airport
41 miles, N
East Texas Regional Airport
47 miles, NE
Shreveport Regional Airport
89 miles, NE
Easterwood Field
111 miles, SW