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Economic Profile

Rusk County has a population of 14,223, with more than 6,000 households and 4,100 families. The county has a labor force of 7,728. Manufacturing accounts for nearly 30% of all employment, followed by education, health and social services (18.7%) and retail (10.3%). Of the county’s resident workforce, 72% work within the county.

A mix of forest, fields and wetlands covers Rusk County. About 173,000 acres are worked by 715 farms. The county is also home to nearly 80,000 acres of forests and more than 250 lakes, rivers, streams and flowages.

The county is known as one of northwest Wisconsin’s top areas for fishing, boating, snowmobiling, ATVing, cross-country skiing, mountain biking, and snowshoeing. The majestic Blue Hills are the perfect place to enjoy the serenity and beauty of the Northwoods. The Hills entail stunning views that cannot be compared. Our numerous lakes, rivers, and trout streams make for bountiful fishing. Our four large rivers provide some of the finest canoeing and kayaking in the Midwest, offering routes for paddlers of any level.

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