Question 1

Is 75785 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 75785 in Rusk has a crime score of 65/100, which is roughly average for the region. Reported incidents per 1,000 residents track close to the Rusk city median. Both violent and property crime fall within the expected range for an urban ZIP code. Reviewing the Full Crime Report for 75785 and checking the local police department's crime mapping tool for current incident patterns before making decisions is recommended.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 75785?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 75785 has a school score of 68/100, based on NCES EdFacts proficiency data for nearby public schools. Schools in 75785 perform near state averages on math and reading assessments — neither significantly above nor below the Rusk district benchmark. For families with school-age children, the Full School Report for 75785 provides proficiency rates and enrollment data for each individual school. Scores reflect SY 2020-21 assessment data.

Question 3

What is the average home price in 75785?

Accepted Answer

The typical home value in 75785 is approximately $176K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. ZHVI reflects the 35th–65th percentile price range, not a simple median. This places 75785 near the metro median for comparable neighborhoods. Median rent in 75785 is available in the Full Market Report. Prices fluctuate with market conditions; Zillow data reflects trailing sale prices, not current listing prices.

Question 4

Is 75785 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 75785 has an overall NeighborScore of 65/100, placing it in the moderate range for Rusk. The score combines crime rate (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%), each normalized to the metro area. At 65/100, 75785 scores similarly to the middle tier of Rusk neighborhoods — neither among the strongest nor the weakest performers. Individual priorities (commute, school age, budget) should guide how much weight you give this composite vs. the component scores.

School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
RUSK EL	02–03	298	57%	52%
RUSK INT	04–05	301	51%	49%
RUSK J H	06–08	458	50%	41%
RUSK H S	09–12	621	47%	47%
GW BRADFORD PRI	PK–01	379	—	—

— ZIP 75785

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