Rusk is located in Cherokee County. About 5,285 people live here (as of 2020). Between 2010 and 2020, the population declined from 5,551 to 5,285. The region is at 158 meters above sea level. The area covers about 18.8 square kilometers. There are about 279 streets in Rusk. The region was founded in 1846. The postal codes are 75785. Rusk is city in and county seat of Cherokee County, Texas, United States. Among other things, Rusk has restaurants, supermarkets, museums, banks and pharmacies. More information at
www.rusktx.com.