Rusk County, TX
Living in Rusk County
Bikeability
4
Walkability
9
Commute
49
Public Transit
6
Affordability
78
Public Safety
55
Airports
7
Hospitals
49
Colleges
19
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
44
1←Poor
Great→100
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
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Rusk County, TX
Private Schools
Private Schools near Rusk County, TX
Full Armor Christian Academy
4 miles, N
East Texas Christian School
22 miles, N
Trinity School of Texas
27 miles, N
The Prep School
27 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Rusk County, TX
LeTourneau University
25 miles, N
The University of Texas at Tyler
32 miles, NW
Stephen F Austin State University
34 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Rusk County, TX
Ut Health East Texas Henderson Hospital
4 miles, NW
East Texas Medical Center-Carthage
24 miles, E
Good Shepherd Medical Center Marshall
27 miles, N
Longview Regional Medical Center
29 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Rusk County, TX
East Texas Regional Airport
19 miles, N
Tyler Pounds Regional Airport
41 miles, NW
Shreveport Regional Airport
59 miles, NE
Texarkana Regional Airport-Webb Field
103 miles, NE