Ladysmith
City in Rusk County, Wisconsin
Ladysmith is a city in Rusk County, Wisconsin, with 3,216 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,145 ft (349 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Tony, 5.0 miles E.
- 3,216residents (2020 Census)
- 1,145 ftelevation · 349 m
- 4.2 sq miland area · 10.9 km²
- 761 / sq mipopulation density
- 54848ZIP code
About Ladysmith
Ladysmith is a city and the county seat of Rusk County, Wisconsin, United States, where U.S. Route 8 and Wisconsin Highway 27 meet and cross the Flambeau River. The population was 3,216 at the 2020 census.
The town has transitioned from logging in the 1800s to a 2025 economy dominated by manufacturing, then healthcare and social assistance, retail, and public administration.
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Living in Ladysmith
- Median household income
- $41,719
- Median home value
- $124,200
- Median rent
- $882/mo
- Median age
- 49.5
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Ladysmith had 3,216 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,216 |
|---|---|
| Density | 761 per sq mi (294 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Ladysmith at a glance
| State | Wisconsin (WI) |
|---|---|
| County | Rusk County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 3,216 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.23 sq mi (10.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.38 sq mi (0.97 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,145 ft (349 m) |
| Coordinates | 45.4610° N, 91.0976° W |
| ZIP code | 54848 |
| Official website | cityofladysmithwi.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5540850 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Ladysmith
- Tony5.0 mi E
- Conrath6.1 mi SE
- Bruce8.8 mi W
- Glen Flora10.2 mi E
- Sheldon12.4 mi SE
- Ingram14.1 mi E
- Weyerhaeuser15.6 mi W
- Exeland15.9 mi NW
- Jump River16.3 mi SE
- Holcombe16.5 mi S
- Hawkins18.8 mi E
- Cornell20.7 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Ladysmith
What county is Ladysmith in?
Ladysmith is in Rusk County, Wisconsin.
What is the population of Ladysmith, WI?
3,216 people lived in Ladysmith at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Ladysmith, WI?
The ZIP code of Ladysmith is 54848.
What is the elevation of Ladysmith?
1,145 feet (349 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Ladysmith?
Tony (5.0 mi), Conrath (6.1 mi), Bruce (8.8 mi), Glen Flora (10.2 mi), Sheldon (12.4 mi).
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