Cherokee County
MyTownView tracks 7 municipalities in Cherokee County, Texas. Browse recent news, meeting transcripts, upcoming events, and more across the county.
7Municipalities
22,671Residents
18Articles
$56,950Avg. Median Income
$127,333Avg. Home Value
Recent News
18Apr 12Flamin’ J BBQ Fest celebrates 5th year supporting Jacksonville policeJacksonvilleApr 12Kendall Wells sets NCAA mark in OU softball thrilling win at Texas, 4-3WellsApr 11Legacy oilfield deals still govern some horizontal wells, judge rulesWellsApr 11Black bear sighted in East Texas last year resurfaces in RuskRuskMar 23Officials looking into items found during search for Rusk missing manRuskFeb 10'Zombie' wells are springing to life across Texas. Search our map of hot spotsWellsJan 21Texas orphaned oil wells hit 20-year high, topping 11,000 statewideWellsNov 12Let Rusk, Texas Be Your Winter Getaway Destination!RuskOct 30Residents in Cuney Homes uncertain about future as redevelopment process of Houston's oldest housing community stallsCuneyOct 23Community meetings set to discuss Cuney Homes demolition projectCuneyAug 21Cuney Homes residents meet with community leaders to discuss demolition project expected to last 7 to 8 yearsCuneyOct 17Medically homebound woman says she's unable to leave rat-infested Houston Housing Authority apartment at Cuney Homes in Third WardCuneyOct 2Houston's oldest public housing complex Cuney Homes to be demolished and rebuilt after $50M grant approved for new projectCuneyAug 22‘Slavery is Still Legal’ mural unveiled at Cuney Homes in Third WardCuneyJul 29Houston Housing Authority receives $50 million federal grant to transform Cuney Homes in Third WardCuney
Rankings in Cherokee County
Fastest Growing Cities
| # | City | Population Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | AltoCherokee | +48.1% |
| 2 | RuskCherokee | +2.7% |
| 3 | JacksonvilleCherokee | +1.0% |
Safest Cities
| # | City | Crimes per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | JacksonvilleCherokee | 8.0 total crimes per 1k |
| 2 | RuskCherokee | 9.1 total crimes per 1k |
| 3 | AltoCherokee | 17.2 total crimes per 1k |
Lowest Property Taxes
| # | City | Effective Tax Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | AltoCherokee | 0.25% |
| 2 | RuskCherokee | 0.33% |
| 3 | JacksonvilleCherokee | 0.38% |
Best Fiscal Health
i| # | City | Fiscal Health Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | AltoCherokee | 74 / 100 |
| 2 | RuskCherokee | 64 / 100 |
| 3 | JacksonvilleCherokee | 58 / 100 |
Municipalities
Alto
Pop. 1,222Income $61,688Homes $93,800
Town (Board of Trustees)
Cuney
Pop. 161Income $33,750
Town (Board of Trustees)
Gallatin
Pop. 384Income $79,432Homes $168,100
City (Mayor-Council)
Jacksonville
Pop. 14,325Income $51,375Homes $119,800
City (Mayor-Council)
New Summerfield
Pop. 618Income $54,716Homes $84,300
City (Mayor-Council)
Rusk
Pop. 5,477Income $53,438Homes $157,400
City (Mayor-Council)
Wells
Pop. 484Income $64,250Homes $140,600
Town (Board of Trustees)