Ladysmith, Wisconsin
Ladysmith is a city of 3,227 people in Rusk County, Wisconsin, founded in 1885.
Why visit Ladysmith
Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks, 6 parks and trails, 8 places to eat, 4 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Miner Theatre, State Bank of Ladysmith, Rusk County Historical Society Museum and Greenwood Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 78°F; January lows average 2°F, and about 52 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Ladysmith
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
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.
From the Wikipedia article Ladysmith, Wisconsin (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks3
State Bank of Ladysmith
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic building in Ladysmith, Wisconsin, United States
Rusk County Historical Society Museum
Museum · 0.8 mi
Museum in Ladysmith, Wisconsin, US
Parks, trails and playgrounds6
Greenwood Park
Park · 1.0 mi
Walk through a forty-acre forest and smell the wildflowers. Take a stroll by Greenwood Creek and listen to the birds sing. With the...
Restaurants and cafes8
Toad House
Restaurant · Lunch · 0.7 mi
711 Lake Avenue West, Ladysmith
We-Fr 08:00-14:00; Sa 09:00-13:00
Eastern Chinese
Restaurant · Chinese
203 Lake Avenue East, Ladysmith
Taco Theory
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.5 mi
407 Lake Avenue West, Ladysmith
LJ's American Bar
Bar and pub
200 Worden Avenue East, Ladysmith
Ladysmith Family Restaurant
Restaurant · 0.7 mi
820 Miner Avenue West, Ladysmith
DQ Grill & Chill
Fast food · Ice Cream, Burger · 0.6 mi
804 Lake Avenue West, Ladysmith
Su-Th 10:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 10:00-22:30
Subway
Fast food · Sandwich · 0.4 mi
117 Lake Avenue West, Ladysmith
Mo-Fr 08:00-22:30; Sa-Su 09:00-22:30
Where to stay4
AmericInn by Wyndham Ladysmith
Motel and hotel · 0.6 mi
800 College Avenue West, Ladysmith
Churches and places of worship8
Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church
Church · Catholic
611 1st Street South, Ladysmith
Congregational United Church of Christ
Church · United Church Of Christ
109 Lake Avenue East, Ladysmith
St John's Lutheran Church
Church · Lutheran · 0.6 mi
515 College Avenue West, Ladysmith
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging5
Schools, colleges and libraries12
Northwood Technical College-Ladysmith Outreach Center
School · 0.8 mi
1104 Lake Avenue West, Ladysmith
Healthcare4
Marshfield Clinic Ladysmith Physical Therapy Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.8 mi
312 West 9th Street North, Ladysmith
Marshfield Clinic Ladysmith Riverside Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.8 mi
906 College Avenue West, Ladysmith
Prevea Ladysmith Health Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.9 mi
1101 Lake Avenue West, Ladysmith
Map of Ladysmith
52 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25°F | 2°F | 1.1 in | 9.2 in |
| Feb | 30°F | 4°F | 1.0 in | 11.7 in |
| Mar | 41°F | 16°F | 1.7 in | 6.7 in |
| Apr | 54°F | 28°F | 3.1 in | 5.5 in |
| May | 67°F | 40°F | 4.2 in | 1.3 in |
| Jun | 75°F | 49°F | 5.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 78°F | 53°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 77°F | 52°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 69°F | 44°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 56°F | 33°F | 3.8 in | 0.7 in |
| Nov | 40°F | 22°F | 2.0 in | 4.8 in |
| Dec | 29°F | 10°F | 1.6 in | 12.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Ladysmith 3W (1 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Rusk County has had 7 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for biologicals.
- 2020-04-04: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2019-08-27: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2005-09-13: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
- 2002-09-10: Severe Storms, Tornadoes And Flooding (Tornado)
- 2001-05-11: Flooding, Severe Storms And Tornadoes (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Rice Lake Regional Airport (RIE) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 33 miles away.
- Cornell 21 mi south, about 33 min by car
- Chetek 29 mi west, about 46 min by car
- Bloomer 31 mi southwest, about 50 min by car
- Cameron 31 mi west, about 51 min by car
- Barron 36 mi west, about 59 min by car
- Phillips 37 mi northeast, about 1 h by car
- Little Round Lake 37 mi north, about 1 h by car
- Thorp 38 mi southeast, about 1 h by car
- Chippewa Falls 39 mi south, about 1 h by car
- Eau Claire 48 mi southwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Ladysmith, Wisconsin, Wikideas1, CC0
- Ladysmith, Wisconsin-2, Wikideas1, CC0
- Dunn Paper Inc in Ladysmith, Wikideas1, CC0
- Ladysmith Dam, Wikideas1, CC0
- Ladysmith High School-2, Wikideas1, CC0
- Ladysmith High School, Wikideas1, CC0
- State Bank of Ladysmith Wisconsin, Jeff the quiet, CC0
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