Wisconsin
Ladysmith is a small town in Wisconsin with a population of 3,152. Residents earn $40,104 per year, which is 47% below the national average.
Based on current data, Ladysmith receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Ladysmith has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Ladysmith is $40,104, 47% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.2%, indicating a healthy job market. 12.4% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Ladysmith is $88,800, 68% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $819 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Ladysmith is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 91 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,257 per 100,000, near the national average.
18.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Ladysmith has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F. Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.8 inches, including 52.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 98.5% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.5% |
| 89% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $40,104 |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $30,325 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $886 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $56,909 |
| Unemployment | 4.2% |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.4% |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 386 |
| County GDP | $727M |
| Restaurants | 41 |
| Healthcare | 34 |
| Retail | 50 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,580 |
| 31% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 5.16% |
| Commute Time | 17.0 min |
| Drive Alone | 79.2% |
| Public Transit | 1.2% |
| Work from Home | 4.7% |
| Census Median | $88,800 |
| 68% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $179,063 |
| Census Median Rent | $819 |
| 30% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 28.2% |
| Studio | $797 |
| 1 Bedroom | $872 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,097 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,405 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,572 |
| Owner-Occupied | 49.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,580 |
| 31% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 5.16% |
| Obesity | 42.5% |
| 32% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.4% |
| Heart Disease | 6.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.0% |
| Asthma | 11.7% |
| COPD | 8.0% |
| Stroke | 3.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.5% |
| Depression | 25.6% |
| Mental Distress | 19.1% |
| Physical Distress | 14.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.7% |
| Premature Death | 9,153/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 39.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 34 |
| Total Violent | 91.5/100K |
| 76% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 91.5/100K |
| Total Property | 2,256.8/100K |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 335.5/100K |
| Theft | 1,829.8/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 91.5/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 41.5°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 13°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 35.8 inches |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 52.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,143 ft (348 m) |
| Area | 4.2 sq mi (11.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 745/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.4610°N, 91.0976°W |
| County FIPS | 55107 |
Winner: Republican by 38.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 18.5% |
| 45% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 745/sq mi |
| Total Area | 4.2 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 85.4% |
| EV Charging Stations | 3 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 4 |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 34 |
| Restaurants | 41 |
| Retail Stores | 50 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Avg Commute | 17.0 min |
| Drive Alone | 79.2% |
| Public Transit | 1.2% |
| Work from Home | 4.7% |