How long is the commute from Ladysmith, WI?
Workers who live in Ladysmith, WI take an average of 18.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
70.2% of workers drive alone to work.
0.9% take public transportation.
2.1% of workers walk to work.
4.6% work from home.
12.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 18.3 minutes (±3.6)
- Public transportation
- 0.9%
- Work from home
- 4.6%
- Households without a car
- 12.6%
How people in Ladysmith get to work
| Means of transportation | Ladysmith | Rusk County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 70.2% (±7.6 points) | 77.5% | 74.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 22.1% (±7.5 points) | 10.8% | 7.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.9% (±1.1 points) | 0.3% | 1.1% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.1% (±2.2 points) | 1.7% | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±1.7 points) | 0.6% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 4.6% (±3.5 points) | 9.2% | 13.1% | 15.1% |
In Ladysmith, the average commute is lower than in Rusk County (26.9 minutes).
It is also lower than in Wisconsin (22.2 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Ladysmith, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Rusk County (0.3%).
It is not measurably different from Wisconsin (1.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Rusk County, Ladysmith ranks 28 of 31 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1680 of 1,842.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Ladysmith
| Vehicles available | Ladysmith | Rusk County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 12.6% (±5.2 points) | 5.4% | 6.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 47.5% (±6.7 points) | 30.1% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 30.0% (±6.7 points) | 39.1% | 39.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 9.9% (±4.3 points) | 25.4% | 21.1% | 21.9% |
In Ladysmith, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Rusk County (5.4%).
It is also higher than in Wisconsin (6.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Ladysmith
| Ladysmith | Rusk County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 4.6% (±3.5 points) | 9.2% (±1.7 points) | 13.1% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 88.7% (±5.4 points) | 90.0% (±1.7 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 84.1% (±5.9 points) | 84.9% (±1.8 points) | 90.3% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Ladysmith, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Rusk County (84.9%).
It is also lower than in Wisconsin (90.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Ladysmith
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ladysmith | — | 18.3 minutes (±3.6) | — |
| Town of Grant (Rusk County) | 3.6 mi | 21.8 minutes (±5.0) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Flambeau (Rusk County) | 4.2 mi | 25.5 minutes (±10.1) | Not measurably different |
| Tony | 5.0 mi | 35.5 minutes (±22.5) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Thornapple | 5.8 mi | 20.7 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Grow | 6.0 mi | 16.8 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Conrath | 6.1 mi | 13.2 minutes (±3.4) | Lower |
| Town of Dewey (Rusk County) | 6.5 mi | 24.4 minutes (±4.3) | Higher |
| Bruce | 8.8 mi | 34.4 minutes (±8.9) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Conrath, WI (13.2 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Town of Dewey (Rusk County), WI (24.4 minutes), Bruce, WI (34.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Rusk County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 22 | Town of Dewey (Rusk County) | 24.4 minutes (±4.3) |
| 23 | Town of Richland (Rusk County) | 21.9 minutes (±3.3) |
| 24 | Town of Grant (Rusk County) | 21.8 minutes (±5.0) |
| 25 | Town of Hawkins | 21.0 minutes (±6.0) |
| 26 | Town of Thornapple | 20.7 minutes (±3.8) |
| 27 | Weyerhaeuser | 19.4 minutes (±8.4) |
| 28 | Ladysmith | 18.3 minutes (±3.6) |
| 29 | Town of Grow | 16.8 minutes (±2.9) |
| 30 | Hawkins | 15.2 minutes (±4.0) |
| 31 | Conrath | 13.2 minutes (±3.4) |
Showing 10 of 31 places in Rusk County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Ladysmith
How long is the average commute in Ladysmith?
Workers who live in Ladysmith, WI take an average of 18.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Ladysmith without a car?
12.6% of households in Ladysmith have no vehicle, and 0.9% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Ladysmith?
4.6% (±3.5 points) of workers who live in Ladysmith worked from home, and 84.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ladysmith city, Wisconsin
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ladysmith city, Wisconsin
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ladysmith city, Wisconsin
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures last updated on .
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