Housing by town in Rusk County, Wisconsin
Rusk County, Wisconsin has 33 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $874 (±$36) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
22.1% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $661 in 2015–2019 (+32.2%; Up after inflation).
the Town of Washington (Rusk County) has the highest median gross rent ($1,375) and Glen Flora the lowest ($425).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $874 (±$36)
- Households that rent
- 22.1%
- Median household income
- $59,944
- Places
- 33
Cities, towns and townships in Rusk County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bruce | $625 | 32.0% | $52,667 | $87,100 | $1,162 |
| Conrath | $1,286 | 63.2% | — | $153,100 | $920 |
| Glen Flora | $425 | 21.4% | $68,750 | $115,000 | $1,500 |
| Hawkins | $761 | 21.8% | $41,250 | $72,500 | $750 |
| Ingram | — | 5.0% | $48,750 | $97,500 | $583 |
| Ladysmith | $882 | 47.0% | $41,719 | $124,200 | $1,980 |
| Sheldon | $1,000 | 18.9% | $37,315 | $118,400 | $1,611 |
| Tony | — | 23.2% | $81,250 | $85,000 | $1,406 |
| Town of Atlanta | — | 2.1% | $78,438 | $175,000 | $1,620 |
| Town of Big Bend | $1,063 | 6.2% | $67,813 | $254,500 | $2,692 |
| Town of Big Falls | — | 3.4% | $61,000 | $139,600 | $1,288 |
| Town of Cedar Rapids | — | 0.0% | $93,750 | $262,500 | $1,750 |
| Town of Dewey (Rusk County) | $522 | 9.7% | $83,750 | $221,300 | $1,994 |
| Town of Flambeau (Rusk County) | $881 | 5.5% | $83,393 | $166,100 | $2,523 |
| Town of Grant (Rusk County) | $750 | 9.2% | $75,536 | $172,600 | $1,805 |
| Town of Grow | $725 | 9.9% | $66,538 | $170,200 | $1,676 |
| Town of Hawkins | — | 11.8% | $59,583 | $147,500 | $1,682 |
| Town of Hubbard (Rusk County) | — | 2.6% | $50,417 | $171,900 | $1,875 |
| Town of Lawrence (Rusk County) | $970 | 9.6% | $43,587 | $99,800 | $1,388 |
| Town of Marshall (Rusk County) | $873 | 14.6% | $65,125 | $140,000 | $1,310 |
| Town of Murry | — | 3.8% | $58,750 | $198,200 | $1,341 |
| Town of Richland (Rusk County) | — | 5.9% | $55,179 | $134,100 | $1,462 |
| Town of Rusk (Rusk County) | $950 | 5.1% | $76,402 | $209,800 | $2,065 |
| Town of South Fork | — | 2.6% | $59,286 | $116,700 | $1,352 |
| Town of Strickland | — | 6.7% | $84,500 | $227,800 | $2,560 |
| Town of Stubbs | $864 | 13.0% | $58,333 | $178,100 | $1,617 |
| Town of Thornapple | $1,014 | 21.8% | $62,083 | $180,900 | $1,616 |
| Town of True | $900 | 14.6% | $63,333 | $164,600 | $1,714 |
| Town of Washington (Rusk County) | $1,375 | 30.0% | $54,730 | $247,200 | $2,604 |
| Town of Wilkinson | — | 0.0% | $48,750 | $185,400 | $2,100 |
| Town of Willard | $1,031 | 14.6% | $66,250 | $222,000 | $2,225 |
| Town of Wilson (Rusk County) | — | 0.0% | $58,750 | $230,000 | $2,263 |
| Weyerhaeuser | $563 | 12.3% | $61,250 | $95,000 | $1,750 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $20,200 | $33,600 | $53,800 |
| 2 people | $23,050 | $38,400 | $61,450 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $43,200 | $69,150 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $48,000 | $76,800 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $51,850 | $82,950 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $55,700 | $89,100 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $59,550 | $95,250 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $63,400 | $101,400 |
How the places in Rusk County rank across Wisconsin
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Crime reported to police in Rusk County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 32 | 225 | 44 | 309 | 14,238 | 2 of 2 |
| 2024 | 32 | 225 | 60 | 421 | 14,239 | 2 of 2 |
| 2025 | 39 | 276 | 41 | 290 | 14,154 | 2 of 2 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Rusk County recorded 39 violent and 41 property crimes, 276 and 290 per 100,000 residents.
Every department with residents of its own in the county reported every month that year.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in Rusk County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rusk County Sheriff's Office | 10,985 | 36 | 26 |
| Ladysmith Police Department | 3,169 | 3 | 15 |
ZIP codes in Rusk County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 54848 | 5,832 | $883 | $154,100 | $56,736 | 32.4% |
| 54819 | 2,612 | $752 | $162,500 | $56,650 | 20.4% |
| 54563 | 811 | $820 | $206,000 | $81,875 | 10.3% |
| 54895 | 799 | $833 | $181,600 | $65,357 | 8.6% |
| 54530 | 758 | $768 | $114,400 | $54,375 | 11.9% |
| 54731 | 672 | $1,268 | $174,000 | $57,188 | 18.1% |
| 54526 | 644 | $940 | $129,500 | $52,500 | 10.7% |
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Questions about Rusk County
What is the crime rate in Rusk County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Rusk County recorded 276 violent and 290 property crimes per 100,000 residents (39 violent and 41 property crimes in all).
Which place in Rusk County has the highest rent?
the Town of Washington (Rusk County) has the highest median gross rent, $1,375 (±$296) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Rusk County has the lowest rent?
Glen Flora has the lowest median gross rent, $425 (±$27) a month.
What is the median rent in Rusk County, Wisconsin?
The median gross rent in Rusk County is $874 (±$36) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rusk County, Wisconsin
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rusk County, Wisconsin
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Rusk County, WI
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
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