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About homes in Rusk

Census and NOAA figures for the city of Rusk in Cherokee County, not the metro, with a source for each.

1974Owner-occupied median year built1rentals 1993
38Nights at or below 32°F2,3per year, NOAA normals
87Days at or above 90°F2,3per year, NOAA normals
47 inAnnual precipitation2,316 days of 1 in. or more
2k / 2kHeating / cooling degree days2,3per year, base 65°F
2AIECC climate zone4Hot-Humid

Owner-occupied homes in Rusk are older than rentals: a median build year of 1974 against 1993.1 Where owner-occupied homes skew older, a repair-versus-replace conversation is the usual starting point rather than a like-for-like swap. The Palestine 2 Ne station averages 38 nights a year at or below 32°F - a short freeze season.2,3 Summers are hot: about 87 days a year reach 90°F and 8 reach 100°F.2,3 A long hot season shortens the life of roofing, sealants and garage-door electronics, and it shapes what a contractor specifies.

Rainfall is substantial: about 47 inches a year, 16 days of it an inch or more.2,3 Heavy rainfall makes flashing, drainage and ventilation details the difference between a sound assembly and a wet one. Cooling dominates the year: about 2,478 cooling degree days against 2,229 heating degree days (base 65°F).2,3 In a cooling-led climate, attic ventilation, duct sealing and window solar gain are where the energy code concentrates.

Rusk sits in IECC climate zone 2A (Hot-Humid).4 Building permits in Rusk are normally issued by the city building department.5,6

Sources and notes (6)
  1. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS 2020-2024 5-year (released 2026-01))
  2. NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, nearest station (1991-2020 normals (published 2021))
  3. NOAA NCEI normals station inventory (1991-2020)
  4. Guide to Determining Climate Zones by County: Building America and IECC 2021 Updates (PNNL-33270) (September 2022 (IECC 2021 county map))
  5. U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (Vintage 2024)
  6. U.S. Census Bureau geographic code files (2020)
  7. Climate figures are for NOAA station Palestine 2 Ne, 26.7 miles from the place center; housing figures are ACS ACS 2020-2024 5-year with 90% margins of error in the source tables.

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How much does home remodeling cost in Rusk, TX?

Most home remodeling projects in Rusk, TX land between $18,000 and $95,000, depending on scope, access and material grade. That is an estimated range for planning, not a quote - call (844) 624-3161 and we will scope your job properly.

Do I need drawings before calling?

No. If you have them, good - if not, we start from what you want to change and work back to what the house allows.

What is the Rusk climate like for exterior work?

The Palestine 2 Ne station averages 38 nights a year at or below 32°F - a short freeze season. Summers are hot: about 87 days a year reach 90°F and 8 reach 100°F. Rainfall is substantial: about 47 inches a year, 16 days of it an inch or more. NOAA 1991-2020 normals for the nearest station; a contractor still assesses the actual site.

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