Rusk County, Texas
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 39% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade B, better than 61% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade D, better than 22% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade D, better than 14% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade D, better than 11% of US counties
- top 9% for income tax
- top 10% for estimated total tax burden
- bottom 10% for broadband access
Rusk County is a county in Texas with about 53,000 residents. It grades B for weather and D for lifestyle & connectivity. Standout strengths include income tax, estimated total tax burden, and comfortable days. It rates lower on summer humidity and broadband access.
Official websiteruskcountytx.gov (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cool winters · Moderate rain
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77%51%clearovercast
Precipitation 4.6 in3.7 in
oppressive 94%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$62k53rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$44kbetter than 60% of US counties
Home Value$148k43rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$963better than 27% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 49% of US counties
Property Tax Rate1.03%better than 37% of US counties
Income Tax0.00%better than 91% of US counties
Sales Tax8.20%better than 32% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden5.18%better than 90% of US counties
Unemployment5.5%better than 34% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)47°F83rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)83°F90th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation49.9 in72nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall0.6 inbetter than 81% of US counties
Sunny Days222 daysbetter than 35% of US counties
Summer Humidity72°Fbetter than 11% of US counties
Comfortable Days92 daysbetter than 82% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk54.0better than 45% of US counties
School Quality44.8better than 26% of US counties
Violent Crime1236/100kbetter than 24% of US counties
Property Crime1282/100kbetter than 33% of US counties
Community
Population52,75570th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age38.826th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.4775th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.1793rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+5673rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)62.5%26th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)15.6%82nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)17.9%83rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.4%35th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)3.7%58th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time27 minbetter than 31% of US counties
Walkability5.2/20better than 25% of US counties
Airport Distance134 mibetter than 31% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access72.9%better than 10% of US counties
Amenities Nearby2.09better than 47% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessLimitedbetter than 15% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Rusk County an affordable place to live?
- Rusk County is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $44k, better than 60% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Rusk County?
- The median home value in Rusk County is $148k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Rusk County?
- Median household income in Rusk County is $62k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Rusk County?
- Median gross rent in Rusk County is $963 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Rusk County safe?
- Rusk County is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1236/100k (better than 24%). Property crime is 1282/100k.
- What is the weather like in Rusk County?
- Rusk County averages 83°F in July and 47°F in January, with 49.9 in of annual precipitation and about 222 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Rusk County?
- Public-school quality in Rusk County is below average, scoring better than 26% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Rusk County?
- The average one-way commute in Rusk County is 27 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)