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Ladysmith, WI


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Ladysmith, Wisconsin

Ladysmith, Wisconsin, in Rusk county, is 49 miles NE of Eau Claire, Wisconsin (center to center) and 103 miles E of St. Paul, Minnesota. As of the year 2000 census, 3,932 people lived in Ladysmith.

The People and Families of Ladysmith

In Ladysmith, about 45% of adults are married. Ladysmith is a place where you'll find a lot of people living alone in their apartments or homes. It's not a place just for families. Though it's not a singles bar, single people will feel at home in the city; the city has more single adults than most places of its size.

If you spend a lot of time in Ladysmith, you'll notice that retired and elderly people are a common sight.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Ladysmith had a median family income of $40,526.

Political Inclinations

Ladysmith residents donated more money ($1,000) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Democratic party attracted the most donations from the city.

Ladysmith Housing

An estimated 59% of living spaces in Ladysmith are occupied by their owners, not by renters. Living alone is quite feasible in the city, with the choice of small rental properties there. Property values, and taxes, are on the low side in Ladysmith compared to other places in the state.

Commuting

In Ladysmith, 89% of commuters drive to work. More so than most places, the city is a decent place to commute to work on foot (or bicycle saddle). You might spend less time in the car if you live in Ladysmith; people report shorter commutes than most.

High Points

Ladysmith strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Wisconsin):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyLadysmith Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyLadysmith Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 14%Ladysmith Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Ladysmith, WI

Comparing Ladysmith to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Wisconsin (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens99
Female Share of the Population89
Well-Paid Single Women62
Racial Diversity67
Children Under 5 Years Old65
Well-Paid Single Men51
Age of the Population56
Male Share of the Population32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size22
Portion of People Married22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults75
Median Family Income52
People in Middle Class or Better52
People Above Poverty52

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Public Transportation Use77
Working at Home77

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals109
People Living Alone99
Affordability of Rents78
Seasonal and Vacation Housing77
Affordability of Property Taxes49
Housing Recently Built33

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime53
Low Property Crime33

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