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Ladysmith, WI

Ladysmith, WI.

Population: 5,832 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$194,198
1-year appreciation
+8.8%
3-year appreciation
+14.0%
5-year appreciation
+38.8%
10-year appreciation
+97.7%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$195,029
House Price Index
459.9 (+5.7% YoY)

Market activity

New listings (monthly)
11

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
18.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.70/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Very Low
Top hazards
coldWave

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
41.0°F
Average high
53.0°F
Average low
29.0°F
Annual precipitation
36.3 in
Annual snowfall
52.1 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
North Country National Scenic Trail (60 mi)
Nearest airport
Rusk County Airport (5 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.7 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+143 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,974
Median annual property tax
$2,014
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
58.9%

Employment & development

Total county employment
3,894
Average weekly wage
$891
Top industries (by employment)
Administrative Services, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
72

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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