Rusk County, WI

Living in Rusk County

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Bikeability 20
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Walkability 49
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Commute 63
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Public Transit 22
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Affordability 91
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Public Safety 78
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Airports 13
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Hospitals 70
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Colleges 69
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Schools 24
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Residents

14k Population -723 (2010–19)
49  y Median Age +4 (2010–19)
17% College-Educated +2% (2010–19)
63% Family Households -3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years19%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years31%
75 years and over10%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black1%
Caucasian95%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school12%
High school graduate42%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree5%

Households

Family household63%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$48k Median Household Income +$9.2k (2010–19)
87% Above Poverty +1% (2010–19)
25  mi Average Commute
87% Lived Here Last Year +2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K24%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K23%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government9%
Private sector70%
Self-employed10%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation29%
Mgt, science, and arts25%
Sales and office19%
Service14%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van87%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked4%
Worked at home7%

Housing

$113k Median Home Value +$3.2k (2010–19)
17% Built 2000 or Later
$493 Median Monthly Rent +$94 (2010–19)
55% Owner-Occupied -4% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached82%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home10%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200913%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier18%

Home Value

Less than $50K12%
$50K to $99K32%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity10%
Fuel oil, kerosene4%
LP gas43%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas26%
Wood17%

Crime

Violent Crime in Rusk County

United States45
Wisconsin35

Property Crime in Rusk County

United States48
Wisconsin37

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (44%)(52%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton31%
Donald Trump64%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 12 1 12
Feb 16 1 9
Mar 28 2 10
Apr 43 3 3
May 55 3 0
Jun 64 4 0
Jul 68 4 0
Aug 67 4 0
Sep 58 4 0
Oct 45 3 1
Nov 31 2 7
Dec 16 1 12

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Rusk County

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding17
Tornado15
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Rusk County, WI

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Private Schools

Private Schools near Rusk County, WI

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North Cedar Academy
2 miles, S
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Pleasant Meadow School
19 miles, SE
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Amish Parochial Schoop
19 miles, SE

Colleges

Colleges near Rusk County, WI

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Northland College
77 miles, N

Hospitals

Hospitals near Rusk County, WI

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Airports

Airports near Rusk County, WI

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