Rusk County

WI · Pop. 188,496 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Rusk County is a mixed county in WI with a population of approximately 188,496.

$/Acre: $5,566

Property Tax: 1.85%

Growing Season: 144 days

Broadband: 58%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 109.1/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.85%

Local Sales Tax0.02%

Combined Sales Tax5.02%

Cost of Living Index98.4

Median Household Income$47,434

Poverty Rate24.8%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$5,566

Median Home Price$304K

Acres for Sale4236

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season144 days

Annual Rainfall30.2 inches

Avg Summer High78°F

Avg Winter Low2°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation3,392 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado4/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)213 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.7

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K503

Property Crime /100K433

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response36 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital40.7 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage58%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town12 miles

Nearest City56 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby15%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.1%

Ag EconomyWeak