Special Interest
Housing in Rusk County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Rusk County averages $874/month for a 2‑bedroom in 2024, compared to the Wisconsin median of $1,087 and the national median of $1,413. Local renters spend approximately 30% of household income on rent, below the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Rusk County FMR Area are $754 for a studio, $759 for 1‑bedroom, $996 for 2‑bedroom, $1,224 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,319 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $122 increase for a 2-bedroom in Rusk County shows a 14% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Rusk County was 4.0% in 2024, compared to Wisconsin at 3.0% and the national rate of 4.0%.
