Rusk County GIS Maps
Rusk County, Wisconsin, has 14,188 residents across 28,445 parcels and covers 913.6 square miles. The population declined 3.8% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents left than arrived over that decade. The FIPS code for Rusk County is 55107.
Ladysmith is the county's largest population center. Rusk County also includes 7 zip codes, 7 public school districts and 50 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show parcel data, population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
Maps, GIS layers, Parcels and sample data. Paid packages add full layers, analytics and database files.
Rusk County Trends
- Population
- 14,188▾
- Median Home Value
- $152,000▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 3,292▾
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
Free starter access previews county maps, lightweight GIS, and sample data. Paid packages unlock full GIS layers, analytics, and database files.
Rusk County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Rusk County Parcels
Rusk County has 28,445 mapped parcels covering 586,242 acres. The median assessed value is $31,800. The median lot size is 20.00 acres. 15,935 parcels are 10 acres or larger. The records carry 10,319 distinct owner names. Owner names are on nearly every parcel. Mailing addresses reach 94.6%. Assessed values reach 78.0%. Browse the interactive Rusk County Parcel viewer here.
Rusk County Parcel Data Coverage
| Field | Parcels | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Parcel ID | 28,447 | 100% |
| Owner name | 28,319 | 99.6% |
| Owner mailing address | 26,904 | 94.6% |
| Site address | 10,360 | 36.4% |
| Land use code | 22,159 | 77.9% |
| Land use description | 0 | 0% |
| Assessed value | 22,202 | 78.0% |
| Land value | 22,206 | 78.1% |
| Improvement value | 24,225 | 85.2% |
| Acreage | 26,471 | 93.1% |
| Parcel boundary | 28,445 | 99.9% |
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Field coverage measured across all Rusk County parcel records.
Rusk County Population
Rusk County had 14,188 residents in 2020. That was 3.8% lower than in 2010. Rusk County had 1,159 fewer people in 2020 than it did in 2000, which points to a long-term population decline. The county is fairly spread out, with about 16 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Ladysmith, Bruce and Weyerhaeuser.
Population Trend in Rusk County WI
Rusk County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Rusk County Zip Codes
Rusk County has 7 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Ladysmith (54848), Bruce (54819) and Weyerhaeuser (54895). Ladysmith is the largest zip by population, with about 5,784 residents or 41% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 65% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Rusk County WI
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54848 | Ladysmith | 5,784 | ▾ -5.8% |
| 54819 | Bruce | 2,430 | ▾ -4.5% |
| 54895 | Weyerhaeuser | 988 | ▴ 8.6% |
| 54526 | Glen Flora | 840 | ▾ -8.6% |
| 54731 | Conrath | 781 | ▾ -2.6% |
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Rusk County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Rusk County Demographics
Rusk County has a median age of 49.1, which makes the county a little older than Wisconsin overall. About 20.2% of residents are under 18, while 25.4% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 65 and over at about 25.4% of the population, which points to an older population profile. About 16.3% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 32.8%. The county is mostly White by population, though Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents are also part of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Rusk County WI
Median Age
49.1
Under 18
20.2%
Age 65+
25.4%
Bachelor's+
16.3%
Rusk County School Districts
Rusk County is served by 7 public school districts with 3,292 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Chetek-Weyerhaeuser Area, Ladysmith and Flambeau. Those three districts account for about 63% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, but it is slightly lower than it was in 2017.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Rusk County WI
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chetek-Weyerhaeuser Area School District | 924 | 28.1% | ▾ -3.3% |
| Ladysmith School District | 727 | 22.1% | ▾ -2.9% |
| Flambeau School District | 432 | 13.1% | ▾ -4% |
| Bruce School District | 388 | 11.8% | ▾ -4.4% |
| Gilman School District | 360 | 10.9% | ▴ 0.3% |
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Rusk County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Rusk County Housing & Real Estate
Rusk County has a median home value of $152,000 and a median gross rent of $816. About 78% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Wisconsin median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $247,425 and homes spent about 91 days on the market.
Rusk County Housing Mix
Rusk County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Rusk County Housing Trends
Rusk County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Rusk County, WI
Rusk County has 677 business listings across 242 categories. The largest categories in Rusk County business listings are Lake (38, 5.6%), Churches & Religious Organizations (35, 5.2%), and Bars & Nightlife (21, 3.1%). The full Rusk County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Rusk County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Rusk County, WI
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Lake | 38 | 5.6% |
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 35 | 5.2% |
| Bars & Nightlife | 21 | 3.1% |
| Campgrounds & RV Parks | 17 | 2.5% |
| Gas Stations | 16 | 2.4% |
| Bar And Grill Restaurant | 14 | 2.1% |
| Convenience Stores | 12 | 1.8% |
| Public And Government Association | 12 | 1.8% |
| Auto Repair | 11 | 1.6% |
| Restaurants | 10 | 1.5% |
Rusk County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Little House on the Flambeau | Accommodation | Ladysmith |
| Precision Accounting | Accountant | Ladysmith |
| Wildwood Acupuncture | Acupuncture | Ladysmith |
| Real Deal G2 Seeds | Agricultural Seed Store | Bruce |
| Tractor Central | Agricultural Service | Sheldon |
| Rusk County Farm Supply | Agriculture | Ladysmith |
| Rusk County Airport | Airport | Tony |
| Prevea health | Ambulance And Ems Services | Ladysmith |
| Ladysmith Family Restaurant | American Restaurants | Ladysmith |
| Rusk County Animal Shelter | Animal Shelters | Ladysmith |
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Rusk County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Rusk County Basemaps
Rusk County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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This page shows a preview of what's included in the Rusk County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for parcels, zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
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