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Crime in Rusk summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Rusk. Key points include:
There were 58 total crimes in Rusk in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Rusk is 1,076.7 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Rusk is 111.4 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Rusk is 965.3 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Rusk is -49.20% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Rusk Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Rusk / 100k People |
Texas / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 58 | 1,076.7 | 2,429.9 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 6 | 111.4 | 389.4 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 5.2 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 63.5 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 6 | 111.4 | 270.7 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 52 | 965.3 | 2,040.5 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 21 | 389.8 | 284.3 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 31 | 575.5 | 1,425.6 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 0 | 0.0 | 330.7 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Rusk summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Rusk. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Texas. Key points include:
The cost of living in Rusk is 87 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Rusk is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Rusk is $207,435.
The median income in Rusk is $53,438.
Rusk's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Rusk Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Rusk | Texas | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 87 | 93 | 100 |
| Services | 101 | 100 | 100 |
| Groceries | 99 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 61 | 81 | 100 |
| Housing | 100 | 97 | 100 |
| Transportation | 101 | 103 | 100 |
| Utilities | 101 | 100 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Rusk, TX Weather
The average high in Rusk is 76.4° and the average low is 55.0°.
There are 67.2 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 48.8 inches of precipitation each year with 0.2 inches of snow.
| Stat | Rusk |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 76.4 |
| Average Annual Low | 55.0 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 67.2 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 48.8 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.2 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Rusk Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Rusk
The current population in Rusk is 5,477. The population has decreased 0.7% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5,477 | 2.7% |
| 2023 | 5,332 | -0.2% |
| 2022 | 5,344 | -2.9% |
| 2021 | 5,501 | -1.7% |
| 2020 | 5,598 | 0.7% |
| 2019 | 5,559 | -0.1% |
| 2018 | 5,563 | 0.4% |
| 2017 | 5,543 | -0.7% |
| 2016 | 5,580 | -0.3% |
| 2015 | 5,594 | 0.4% |
| 2014 | 5,573 | 0.2% |
| 2013 | 5,562 | 0.3% |
| 2012 | 5,546 | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 5,530 | 0.3% |
| 2010 | 5,513 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Rusk
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Rusk is:
48.5% White with 2,657 White residents.
28.6% African American with 1,564 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
0.8% Asian with 45 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
1.9% Other with 104 Other residents.
3.1% Two Or More with 169 Two Or More residents.
17.1% Hispanic with 938 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Rusk | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 48.5% | 39.1% | 57.4% |
| African American | 28.6% | 11.9% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.8% | 5.5% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.9% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 3.1% | 3.1% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 17.1% | 39.7% | 19.3% |
Gender in Rusk
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Rusk is 29.5% female with 1,614 female residents.
Rusk is 70.5% male with 3,863 male residents.
| Gender | Rusk | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 29.5% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 70.5% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Rusk for adults over 25
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8.0% of adults in Rusk completed < 9th grade.
21.0% of adults in Rusk completed 9-12th grade.
39.0% of adults in Rusk completed high school / ged.
19.0% of adults in Rusk completed some college.
3.0% of adults in Rusk completed associate's degree.
8.0% of adults in Rusk completed bachelor's degree.
2.0% of adults in Rusk completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in Rusk completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Rusk completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Rusk | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 8.0% | 8.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 21.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 39.0% | 24.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 19.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 3.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 8.0% | 21.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 2.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Rusk, Texas
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3.1% of households in Rusk earn Less than $10,000.
0.0% of households in Rusk earn $10,000 to $14,999.
7.1% of households in Rusk earn $15,000 to $24,999.
11.5% of households in Rusk earn $25,000 to $34,999.
14.6% of households in Rusk earn $35,000 to $49,999.
26.3% of households in Rusk earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.7% of households in Rusk earn $75,000 to $99,999.
14.1% of households in Rusk earn $100,000 to $149,999.
6.3% of households in Rusk earn $150,000 to $199,999.
4.4% of households in Rusk earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Rusk | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.1% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 0.0% | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 7.1% | 6.3% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 11.5% | 6.8% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 14.6% | 10.5% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 26.3% | 16.1% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.7% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 14.1% | 17.3% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 6.3% | 9.5% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 4.4% | 12.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
