Rusk, SD Economy


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United States / South Dakota / No Metro Area / Day County / Rusk / Zip Codes
Rusk, SD is a small town of just over 1,500 people that offers an affordable housing and grocery prices compared to the national average. The 2 bedroom rent is around $830 compared to the US average of $1,430. Grocery Cost Index in Rusk is 97 versus 100 in the US. Local businesses in Rusk include Abelsons Hardware, Maple Street Market, Wilcox Auto Sales, and Scott's Furniture and Appliances. These businesses provide goods and services that help make living in Rusk convenient and comfortable.

Rusk has an unemployment rate of 5.5%. The US average is 6.0%.

Rusk has seen the job market decrease by -1.0% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 22.1%, which is lower than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Rusk
- The Sales Tax Rate for Rusk is 4.5%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Rusk is 0.0%. The US average is 4.6%.
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Income and Salaries for Rusk
- The average income of a Rusk resident is $23,530 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Rusk resident is $36,696 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomyRusk, South DakotaUnited States
  5.56
  -2.5%-6.2%
  22.1%33.5%
  4.5%6.2%
  0.0%4.6%
  $42,269$37,638
  $36,696$69,021
  $42,500$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  0.0%1.2%
  0.0%0.5%
  0.0%6.8%
  0.0%10.0%
  0.0%2.5%
  0.0%11.0%
  0.0%4.8%
  0.0%0.8%
  0.0%1.9%
  40.0%4.7%
  0.0%1.9%
  0.0%7.6%
  0.0%0.1%
  0.0%4.2%
  0.0%9.3%
  0.0%14.0%
  0.0%2.1%
  0.0%7.0%
  0.0%4.8%
  60.0%4.7%
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