Rusk County, WI
Living in Rusk County
Bikeability20
Walkability49
Commute63
Public Transit22
Affordability91
Public Safety78
Airports13
Hospitals70
Colleges69
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools24
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
14kPopulation-723 (2010–19)
49 y Median Age+4 (2010–19)
17%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
63%Family Households-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years19%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years31%
75 years and over10%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black1%
Caucasian95%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school12%
High school graduate42%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household63%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$48kMedian Household Income+$9.2k (2010–19)
87%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
25 mi Average Commute
87%Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K24%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K23%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector70%
Self-employed10%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation29%
Mgt, science, and arts25%
Sales and office19%
Service14%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van87%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked4%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$113kMedian Home Value+$3.2k (2010–19)
17%Built 2000 or Later
$493Median Monthly Rent+$94 (2010–19)
55%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached82%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home10%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200913%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier18%
Home Value
Less than $50K12%
$50K to $99K32%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity10%
Fuel oil, kerosene4%
LP gas43%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas26%
Wood17%
Crime
Violent Crime in Rusk County
United States45
Wisconsin35
Property Crime in Rusk County
United States48
Wisconsin37
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (44%)(52%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton31%
Donald Trump64%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 12 | 1 | 12 |
| Feb | 16 | 1 | 9 |
| Mar | 28 | 2 | 10 |
| Apr | 43 | 3 | 3 |
| May | 55 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 45 | 3 | 1 |
| Nov | 31 | 2 | 7 |
| Dec | 16 | 1 | 12 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Rusk County
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding17
Tornado15
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Rusk County, WI
Private Schools
Private Schools near Rusk County, WI
North Cedar Academy
2 miles, S
Shiloh Christian School
9 miles, SE
Pleasant Meadow School
19 miles, SE
Amish Parochial Schoop
19 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Rusk County, WI
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
50 miles, S
University of Wisconsin-Stout
57 miles, SW
Northland College
77 miles, N
University of Wisconsin-River Falls
84 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Rusk County, WI
Marshfield Medical Center-Ladysmith
2 miles, SE
Lakeview Medical Center of Rice Lake
30 miles, W
Mayo Clinic Health System Chippewa Valley
31 miles, SW
Mayo Clinic Health System-Northland
35 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Rusk County, WI
Chippewa Valley Regional Airport
45 miles, S
Rhinelander-Oneida County Airport
82 miles, E
Central Wisconsin Airport
86 miles, SE
Duluth International Airport
107 miles, NW