The United States Department of Agriculture has rated the natural amenities of this region. On a scale of one to seven, Rusk county is rated a 2. The average temperature during the month of June is 67.6℉ and the average temperature in January is 11.3℉. The typical humidity of this area is approximately 59% and the area covered by water is 1.91%. The overall influence score for Rusk is 8.
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Rusk County is located in Northwestern Wisconsin, and has a population of approximately 14,000. The median household income is $36,908 and the median age is 45.3 years old. The county is predominantly white (95%), with small percentages of Native American (2%) and Black/African American (1%) populations.
Rusk County is mostly rural, with half of the land being forests and farmland. There are small towns scattered throughout the county, and the largest towns are Ladysmith and Hawkins.
The unemployment rate in Rusk County is 5% which is higher than the state average of 3.7%. Over 20% of the population lives below the poverty line.
Rusk County offers many recreational activities such as fishing, hiking, camping, hunting, and snowmobiling due to its abundance of lakes and forests.
USDA Rural Development State OfficeFeatured Property from USDA Loan Eligible Regions of Wisconsin
5417 Clem's Way
Stevens Point, WI 54482
Phone: 715-345-7600