Rusk, Texas
Quick Statistics
Rusk is a community in Cherokee County, Texas, home to about 5,477 people spread across 7.2 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $26,273 a year, and a typical home is worth about $157,400. About 13.3% of adults hold a college degree, and 78.6% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has shrunk about 1 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Texas towns GeoStat tracks, Rusk ranks number 408 of 1,795 in population, number 1,089 in median household income, number 882 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Rusk typically top out near 91°F in July, while January nights average about 37°F. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Gallatin, TX | 6.8 mi. | 384 |
| 2. | Reklaw, TX | 10.9 mi. | 255 |
| 3. | Alto, TX | 11.1 mi. | 1,222 |
| 4. | New Summerfield, TX | 12.8 mi. | 618 |
| 5. | Jacksonville, TX | 13.1 mi. | 14,325 |
| 6. | Cushing, TX | 18.1 mi. | 784 |
| 7. | Cuney, TX | 22.7 mi. | 161 |
| 8. | Troup, TX | 24.1 mi. | 2,338 |
What is the population of Rusk, Texas?
Rusk has a population of about 5,477 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Rusk, Texas in?
Rusk is located in Cherokee County, Texas.
What is the median home value in Rusk, Texas?
The median home value in Rusk is about $157,400, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Rusk, Texas?
The median personal income in Rusk is about $26,273 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Rusk, Texas?
Since 1950, 44 tornadoes have been recorded in Cherokee County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Rusk, Texas?
Typical July highs run about 91 degrees and January lows about 37 degrees. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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