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Ladysmith, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Rusk County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
3,152
Population
745/sq mi density
$40,104
Median Income
$30,325 per capita
$88,800
Home Value
$179,063 Zillow
$819
Median Rent
28.2% income on rent
42°F
Avg Temperature
270 sunny days/yr
96
Violent Crime/100K
804 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$40,104 median income, 4.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$88,800 home value, $819/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
96 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Ladysmith has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°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. The area receives 52.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
13°F Jan (-10°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 41.5°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 13°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,143 ft (348 m) |
| Area | 4.6 sq mi (11.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 745/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.4610°N, 91.0976°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Rusk County County |
| Nearest Airport | Rice Lake Regional/Carl's Field (RIE) 33 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 37.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 54.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 60.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13°F (-10°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 4.1 in | |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 16°F (-9°C) | 1.3 in |
Ladysmith has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 13°F in January to 66°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 32.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (0.8").