Rusk, Burnett County, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Rusk, Wisconsin
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Location of Rusk, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Burnett |
| Area | |
| • Total | 34.7 sq mi (89.9 km2) |
| • Land | 32.6 sq mi (84.5 km2) |
| • Water | 2.1 sq mi (5.4 km2) |
| Elevation | 974 ft (297 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 409 |
| • Density | 12/sq mi (4.8/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-70225 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1584078 |
Rusk is a small town located in Burnett County, which is in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. In 2010, about 409 people lived there. A smaller place called Gaslyn is also part of the town of Rusk.
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About Rusk, Wisconsin
Where is Rusk Located?
Rusk is in the eastern part of Burnett County. It shares its eastern border with Washburn County. The town covers a total area of about 89.9 square kilometers (34.7 square miles). Most of this area, about 84.5 square kilometers (32.6 square miles), is land. The rest, about 5.4 square kilometers (2.1 square miles), is water.
Rivers and Lakes in Rusk
The Yellow River flows through Rusk from east to west. This river is a branch of the larger St. Croix River. Rusk is also home to several important lakes. These include Rice Lake, Benoit Lake, and Lipsett Lake.
Who Lives in Rusk?
According to a count done in 2000, there were 420 people living in Rusk. These people lived in 162 homes, and 123 of these were families. The population density was about 12.9 people per square mile. Most people living in Rusk were White (96.90%). A smaller number were Native American (2.38%).
In 2000, about 24.1% of homes had children under 18 living there. Most homes (64.8%) were married couples. The average home had about 2.49 people. The average family had about 2.80 people.
The people in Rusk were of different ages. About 21.9% were under 18 years old. About 32.9% were between 45 and 64 years old. The average age in Rusk was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 100 males.
The average income for a home in Rusk was $33,750. For families, the average income was $40,341. About 8.3% of all people in Rusk lived below the poverty line. This included 3.2% of children under 18.
See also
In Spanish: Rusk (condado de Burnett, Wisconsin) para niños
