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Ladysmith, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Rusk County County
Ladysmith, WI
At a Glance
How Ladysmith Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ladysmith's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Ladysmith a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Ladysmith residents earn a median household income of $40,104 , which is 47% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,325. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 386 business establishments, including 41 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ladysmith is $88,800 , 68% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $179,063. Median rent is $819/month, with 28.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1964.
Safety & Crime
Ladysmith reports 96 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 75% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 804/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
18.5% of adults in Ladysmith hold a bachelor's degree or higher (45% below the national average). 94.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ladysmith has an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.