Ladysmith, WI

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):

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

Comparative Profile of Ladysmith, WI

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Well-Paid Single Men
Age of the Population
Male Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Property Taxes
Housing Recently Built

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Ladysmith Almanac

Ladysmith Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Ladysmith Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Ladysmith Public Libraries

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Ladysmith Hospitals

RUSK COUNTY MEM HSPTL
(Government - Local)
900 COLLEGE AVE WEST
(715) 532-5561
Emergency Service: Yes

Ladysmith High Schools (2004)

LADYSMITH HI
1700 EDGEWOOD AVE E
715-532-5531
Serves 323 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 12.9

PROJECT LEARNING
1700 EDGEWOOD AVE E
715-532-5277
A Non-traditional School
A charter school.
Serves 42 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 35

ALTERNATIVE PROGRAM 2 (AP-2)
1700 EDGEWOOD AVE E
715-532-5277
A Non-traditional School
A charter school.
Serves 5 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 7.1

Ladysmith Colleges

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