Rusk County, TX

Living in Rusk County

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Bikeability 4
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Walkability 9
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Commute 49
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Public Transit 6
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Affordability 78
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Public Safety 55
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Airports 7
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Hospitals 49
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Colleges 19
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Schools 44
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Residents

54k Population +1.7k (2010–19)
38  y Median Age -1 (2010–19)
15% College-Educated
72% Family Households -2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black17%
Caucasian64%
Hispanic or Latino17%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school19%
High school graduate32%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree5%

Households

Family household72%
Householder living alone23%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$55k Median Household Income +$8.7k (2010–19)
87% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
28  mi Average Commute
81% Lived Here Last Year

Household Income

Less than $25K22%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more5%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector72%
Self-employed8%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance15%
Factory and transportation20%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Military<1%
Sales and office18%
Service16%

Commute

Car, truck, or van95%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$125k Median Home Value +$38k (2010–19)
19% Built 2000 or Later
$590 Median Monthly Rent +$167 (2010–19)
65% Owner-Occupied -3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached74%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home19%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200913%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier8%

Home Value

Less than $50K15%
$50K to $99K23%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K7%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity65%
LP gas7%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas26%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Rusk County

United States45
Texas51

Property Crime in Rusk County

United States48
Texas58

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (25%)(73%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton21%
Donald Trump77%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 46 4 0
Feb 50 4 0
Mar 57 4 0
Apr 64 3 0
May 72 5 0
Jun 79 5 0
Jul 82 3 0
Aug 82 3 0
Sep 76 3 0
Oct 66 5 0
Nov 56 5 0
Dec 47 5 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Rusk County

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding61
Tornado32
Hurricane Force Winds3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Rusk County, TX

Private Schools

Private Schools near Rusk County, TX

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The Prep School
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Colleges

Colleges near Rusk County, TX

Hospitals

Hospitals near Rusk County, TX

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Airports

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