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
Population Overview
Total Population
3,152
Census 2023
Population Density
745
per square mile
Land Area
4.6
square miles (11.9 km²)
Median Age
48.4 yrs
24% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
48.4%
Male
51.6%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 93.9% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 2.2% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 0% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 1% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 2.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
93.9%
Black
2.2%
Hispanic
0%
Asian
1%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 99.6% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 1.5% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
99.6%
Spanish
1.5%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
1.3%
Veterans
7.0%
17% above US avg (6%)
Disability
20.7%
59% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
92.5%
1% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
7.5%
13% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.396
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 3,152 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 745 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 4.6 sq mi |
| Median Age | 48.4 years |
Gender
| Male | 48.4% |
| Female | 51.6% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 93.9% |
| Black or African American | 2.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0.0% |
| Asian | 1.0% |
Language
| English Only | 99.6% |
| Spanish | 1.5% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 1.3% |
| Veterans | 7.0% |
| Disability | 20.7% |
| Health Insurance | 92.5% |
| Uninsured | 7.5% |
| Broadband Access | 85.4% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.396 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 8, Nonmetro / Rural, adjacent |