Rusk Wisconsin Map

About Rusk, Wisconsin

Rusk is a locality in Dunn County, Wisconsin, United States. It has a population of 14,178. The population density is 8.0 people per km². Rusk is located at 44.9077°N, 91.8341°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 54819.

Rusk lies nestled in the rolling terrain of Dunn County, where the gentle slopes of Wisconsin's Driftless Area begin to soften. It lies 10.3 miles north-north-east of Dunn, WI (from Dunn, WI: bearing 27°T), and is situated 4.7 miles east-north-east of Menomonie. The land here is a study in subtle transitions, a patchwork quilt of agricultural fields and woodlands that unfurls with the changing seasons. The air, especially after a summer rain, carries the earthy scent of freshly turned soil and the sweet perfume of clover, a scent that clings to the very fabric of the place. The sky above Rusk often stretches out in vast, unbroken expanses, a canvas for clouds that drift with an unhurried grace, their shadows painting slow, moving patterns across the fields. The history of Rusk is tied to the fertile earth and the quiet perseverance of those who first settled it. Early livelihoods were deeply rooted in farming, the land yielding its bounty through the labor of generations. While agriculture remains a quiet cornerstone, the local economy has diversified, hinting at a broader connectivity to the world beyond the immediate horizon. The community itself seems to move at a pace dictated by the sun and the seasons, a rhythm that has endured through the years. One might notice the distinctive quality of the light in late afternoon, a warm, golden hue that bathes the landscape in a gentle luminescence, as if the very air remembers the stories whispered on the wind.

About This Rusk Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Rusk, Wisconsin — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 44.90774, -91.834062. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Rusk and Dunn County.

Detailed location data for Rusk includes the ZIP code (54751), telephone area code (715), county seat of Dunn County (Menomonie), and school district assignment. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Rusk is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.