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Ladysmith, WI
City in Rusk County, Wisconsin.
Population
3,227
Land area
4.2sq mi
People per sq mi
764
ZIP codes
0
Ladysmith and its ZIP codes
Ladysmith at a glance
- Ladysmith is about 7 times as dense as Wisconsin as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $41,719 a year, 46% less than the Wisconsin figure of $77,485.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $124,200 (53% below Wisconsin) and median rent is $882 a month.
Local data for Ladysmith, WI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Ladysmith, WI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$41,719
Poverty rate
19.0%
Median home value
$124,200
Median rent
$882/mo
Homeownership
53.0%
Bachelor's or higher
20.2%
Median age
49.5
Average commute
18.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,254), Irish Americans (343), Norwegian Americans (200).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Rusk County. PPP loans are for Ladysmith.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,724
4,396 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,504
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$110M
FY 2026, $7,749 per person
How people get to work
Ladysmith, WI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone70.2%
- Carpooled22.1%
- Public transit0.9%
- Walked2.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home4.6%
Average one-way commute: 18.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ladysmith, WI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
284
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
14
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
79° / 2°F
35.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ladysmith, WI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.8%
U.S. 33.3% +8.5 pts
Diabetes
15.3%
U.S. 12.1% +3.2 pts
Smoking
18.1%
U.S. 12.8% +5.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.1%
U.S. 11.1% -2.0 pts
Cities near Ladysmith
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| TonyVillage | 5.1 mi | 2 |
| ConrathVillage | 6 mi | 0.5 |
| BruceVillage | 8.5 mi | 2.3 |
| Glen FloraVillage | 10 mi | 0.6 |
| SheldonVillage | 12 mi | 0.7 |
| IngramVillage | 14 mi | 1 |
| WeyerhaeuserVillage | 16 mi | 0.9 |
| ExelandVillage | 16 mi | 1.2 |
| HolcombeCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1 |
| Jump RiverCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.4 |
| HawkinsVillage | 19 mi | 2.2 |
| CornellCity | 21 mi | 3.8 |
| RadissonVillage | 22 mi | 0.4 |
| GilmanVillage | 25 mi | 2.3 |
| KennanVillage | 25 mi | 2 |
| WinterVillage | 25 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ladysmith, WI in?
- Ladysmith is in Rusk County, Wisconsin.
- What is the population of Ladysmith, WI?
- About 3,227 people live in Ladysmith, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ladysmith?
- Nearby places include Tony (5.1 mi), Conrath (6 mi), Bruce (8.5 mi), Glen Flora (10 mi), Sheldon (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023