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Rusk, Texas

city · Cherokee County

At a glance

5,477
Population
$157,400
Median home value
48% below U.S. median
$643/mo
Median rent
52% below U.S. median
$53,438
Median household income
32% below U.S. median
26.7 min
Average commute
74.7%
Homes with broadband
11.4%
Unemployment

Living here

Nearest 4-year college14 mi
Nearest community college14 mi
Nearest technical college39 mi
High school graduates71.4%
College graduates10.7%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

region East Texas Economic Development Company
The East Texas Regional Development Company (ETRDC) is a private non-profit certified development company established in 1983 to promote and assist with the economic development of East Texas through small business lending. Its primary lending program is the SBA 504 loan.
state Office of the Governor (Texas)
Texas Economic Development Corporation (TxEDC) markets Texas as the premier destination for business and provides information to help businesses explore opportunities in Texas. It supports the Governor’s Office of Economic Development and Tourism in promoting Texas as a premier destination for business.
state Texas Economic Development
The Texas Economic Development & Tourism Office offers resources for Texas businesses, communities and residents, as well as those looking to do business in Texas. Our office publishes in-depth reports on the economy of Texas and the state’s targeted growth industries. We also offer a number of events throughout the year, covering a wide range of business-related topics—everything from getting started in the state to growing your business internationally.
State sales taxYes
State income taxNone
Right-to-work stateYes

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