Rusk County, Wisconsin
Rusk County: county in Wisconsin, United States
About
Rusk County is a county located in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of the 2010 census, the population was 14,755 and a population density of 6 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 14,022 inhabitants. Its county seat is Ladysmith. The county was created 125 years ago in 1900.
County Snapshot
Rusk County at a glance
Rusk County currently has 12 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
12
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
Wisconsin counties
72
Open related pagesLargest city
LadysmithPopulation 3,054
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Rusk County
| Population | 14,022 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Wisconsin (United States) |
| Different from | Rusk County |
| Area | 2411 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 1.9% |
| Land as percent of area | 98.1% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 45.4751,-91.1331 |
| Named for | Jeremiah McLain Rusk |
| Capital | Ladysmith |
| Establishment | January 01, 1901 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 04:13:36 (17th April 2026) |
| Density | 6 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -5.23% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 55℉ Mostly Clear 7-days weather |
Geography
Rusk County is located at 45°28'30"N 91°7'59"W (45.4751300, -91.1331200). It has 5 neighbors: Barron County, Price County, Sawyer County, Taylor County and Washburn County.
Rusk County map
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The largest city of Rusk County is Ladysmith with a population of 3,054. Other cities include, Thornapple population 782, Bruce population 688, Strickland population 275 and Murry population 260. See all Rusk County cities & populated places.
Rusk County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Rusk County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Ladysmith | 3,054 | City in and county seat of Rusk County, Wisconsin, United States |
| Thornapple | 782 | Human settlement in Rusk County, Wisconsin, United States of America |
| Bruce | 688 | Village in Rusk County, Wisconsin, United States |
| Strickland | 275 | Human settlement in Rusk County, Wisconsin, United States of America |
| Murry | 260 | Town in Rusk County, USA |
| Sheldon | 210 | Village in Rusk County, Wisconsin, United States |
| Weyerhaeuser | 210 | Village in Rusk County, Wisconsin, United States |
| Hawkins | 150 | Village in Rusk County, Wisconsin |
| Tony | 100 | Village in Rusk County, Wisconsin |
| Conrath | 90 | Village in Rusk County, Wisconsin |
| Glen Flora | 85 | Village in Rusk County, Wisconsin |
| Ingram | 70 | Village in Rusk County, Wisconsin |
Weather
Mostly clear, with a low around 55. South southeast wind around 10 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Rusk County
Official Website- Ladysmith
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Rusk County decreased by 5.23% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 14,755 | - | census |
| 2011 | 14,615 | -0.96% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 14,305 | -2.17% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 14,367 | 0.43% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 14,350 | -0.12% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 14,124 | -1.6% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 14,101 | -0.16% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 14,148 | 0.33% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 14,110 | -0.27% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 14,178 | 0.48% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 14,022 | -1.11% | estimation process |
Other places with the same name (1)
- Rusk County, Texas county in Texas, United States with a population of 54,324 people.
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|---|---|---|
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