Rusk, Texas

Population 5,546

Rusk is located in Cherokee County, TX. The population is 5,546, making Rusk the 2nd largest city in Cherokee County.

There are 5 public schools in Rusk with an average Homefacts rating of B+. The total crime rate for Rusk is low , and there are 45 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Rusk is very high and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Rusk property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Rusk include Gallatin, Reklaw and Alto.

Rusk Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Very good
  • No High School Diploma: 29.9%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 60%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 10.1%

Crime Rate

29.12% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 90
  • Violent Crimes: 90
  • Robbery: 0
  • Burglary: 412
  • Property Crime: 1
  • Larceny Theft: 1

Registered Offenders

83.31% Higher than national avg.
  • 45 offenders in Rusk
  • 81.14 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

32 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 1
  • Registered Polluters: 0
  • Superfunds: 1
  • Tanks & Spills: 30

Unemployment

Very High 4.8%
  • Texas unemployment average: 4.2%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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5 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 5 K-12 public schools in Rusk, TX and 0 private schools. Homefacts rates Rusk's schools as Very good, with an overall B+ rating.

0 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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Crime view details

45 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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0 Former Drug Labs view all

  • Good news! No Drug lab found in Rusk, TX

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3 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Rusk, TX issued 3 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Rusk, TX issued 8 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 8 permits, 6 were issued for single family homes and 2 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $514
  • 1 Bedroom: $591
  • 2 Bedrooms: $773
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,044
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,048

Zip Codes

75785

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Environmental Hazards

32 Environmental Hazards

Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (121/132)
    Rusk, TX has 91.67% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 3 COUNTY
    Rusk, TX is a green zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 5.89 Average
    Rusk, TX is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 49.5°
  • February 50.88°
  • March 59.83°
  • April 67.88°
  • May 74.68°
  • June 82.52°
  • July 85.32°
  • August 87.3°
  • September 79.23°
  • October 67.57°
  • November 58.4°
  • December 49.3°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Rusk, TX

Earthquakes
Rusk, TX has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Rusk, TX has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Rusk, TX has a low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Rusk, TX has a high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Rusk, TX: $37,119

Unemployment

Unemployment in Rusk is 4.8%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 4.2% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 56.81%
White Collar - 43.19%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Greg Abbott
  • Sen. John Cornyn
  • Sen. Ted Cruz

City Representatives

  • Jeb Hensarling

Neighborhood Info

1 Airport view all

Nearest Major Airports

35 Cemeteries view all

15 FCC Towers view all

1 Fire Station view all

0 Hospitals view all

  • No hospitals found in Rusk, TX

1 Library view all

2 Police Stations view all

2 Retirement Homes view all

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