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Rusk, TX
City in Cherokee County, Texas.
Population
5,477
Land area
7.2sq mi
People per sq mi
757
ZIP codes
0
Rusk and its ZIP codes
Rusk at a glance
- Rusk is about 6.6 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $53,438 a year, 32% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $157,400 (45% below Texas) and median rent is $643 a month.
Local data for Rusk, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Rusk, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$53,438
Poverty rate
8.5%
Median home value
$157,400
Median rent
$643/mo
Homeownership
63.9%
Bachelor's or higher
10.7%
Median age
39.0
Average commute
26.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (857), Irish Americans (231), German Americans (225).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cherokee County. PPP loans are for Rusk.
Unemployment rate
4.7%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,484
14,947 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,329
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$299M
FY 2026, $5,935 per person
How people get to work
Rusk, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone64.5%
- Carpooled13.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home21.7%
Average one-way commute: 26.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Rusk, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
613
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
107
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 37°F
50.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Rusk, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.8%
U.S. 33.3% +3.5 pts
Diabetes
13.7%
U.S. 12.1% +1.6 pts
Smoking
19.1%
U.S. 12.8% +6.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
20.7%
U.S. 11.1% +9.6 pts
Cities near Rusk
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GallatinCity | 7.3 mi | 4.6 |
| ReklawCity | 11 mi | 2.9 |
| AltoTown | 11 mi | 1.7 |
| JacksonvilleCity | 13 mi | 15.1 |
| New SummerfieldCity | 13 mi | 4.7 |
| CushingCity | 18 mi | 1.4 |
| NechesCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 1 |
| CuneyTown | 23 mi | 1.6 |
| TroupCity | 24 mi | 2.5 |
| WellsTown | 24 mi | 1.9 |
| BullardTown | 26 mi | 4.2 |
| ShadybrookCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 7.7 |
| FrankstonTown | 27 mi | 2.5 |
| ElkhartTown | 28 mi | 1.5 |
| BerryvilleTown | 28 mi | 1.3 |
| GrapelandCity | 29 mi | 2.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Rusk, TX in?
- Rusk is in Cherokee County, Texas.
- What is the population of Rusk, TX?
- About 5,477 people live in Rusk, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Rusk?
- Nearby places include Gallatin (7.3 mi), Reklaw (11 mi), Alto (11 mi), Jacksonville (13 mi), New Summerfield (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023