Ladysmith, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Rusk County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
3,152
Population
745/sq mi density
$40,104
Median Income
$30,325 per capita
$88,800
Home Value
$194,437 Zillow
$819
Median Rent
28.2% income on rent
42°F
Avg Temperature
295
Violent Crime/100K
722 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$40,104 median income, 7.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$88,800 home value, $819/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
295 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. Annual precipitation totals 35.8 inches. The area receives 52.1 inches of snow annually.
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) |
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
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 | 17°F (-9°C) | 1.0 in | Driest |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 31°F (-0°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 20°F (-7°C) | 1.6 in |
Ladysmith has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 13°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.1") and February the driest (1.0").