Rusk, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Cherokee County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
5,332
Population
737/sq mi density
$60,119
Median Income
$15,931 per capita
$153,500
Home Value
$220,179 Zillow
$876
Median Rent
12.1% income on rent
65°F
Avg Temperature
111
Violent Crime/100K
965 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$60,119 median income, 12.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$153,500 home value, $876/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
111 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Rusk enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.1 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 64.9°F |
| 20% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 540 ft (165 m) |
| Area | 7.2 sq mi (18.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 737/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.7978°N, 95.1488°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Cherokee County County |
| Nearest Airport | Nacogdoches A L Mangham Jr Regional (OCH) 30 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 61.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 70.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 25.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 4.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 4.3 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 4.6 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 3.4 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest, Driest |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 4.7 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 49°F (9°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
Rusk has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 46°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 50.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.9") and August the driest (3.4").