Rusk
7.1
High score (8-10)
Rusk County in East Texas has 53,000 people. Henderson is the county seat — a small East Texas oil city. The county has genuine oil history (the East Texas Oil Field, discovered 1930, was the largest in the world at the time). A foreign man in the oil industry has a professional entry point into this historically significant oil county.
Mid score (6-8) · Your profile
Henderson is a small city with East Texas character. The oil heritage is historical. Kilgore College on the county border provides some educational presence. The social culture is Baptist East Texas conservative.
Lower score (below 6)
East Texas insular culture applies in Henderson as it does across the region. The social world is church and family. A foreign man without those community ties has very limited social access despite the county's oil money history.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the median income in Rusk, Texas?
$47k median
What's the typical marriage age for women in Rusk, Texas?
Women marry at 27
How common is a college degree in Rusk, Texas?
23% men have degree
What's the average male height in Rusk, Texas?
177 cm local avg
What's the average BMI for women in Rusk, Texas?
Local women avg 29.4