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Gutters, roofing, siding and windows in Rusk County, WI
Omega Exteriors serves Rusk County, Wisconsin, from its Eau Claire office, about 50 miles from the center of the county. Rusk County has 14,146 residents in 6,259 households (American Community Survey 2023, 5-year). Call our Eau Claire office at (715) 716-7137 or request a free estimate online.
Coverage
Cities we serve in Rusk County
The 8 Rusk County cities and communities we serve, with households, ZIP codes, nearby storm events and the nearest office.
In Rusk County we serve 8 cities and communities: Bruce, Conrath, Glen Flora, Ingram, Ladysmith, Sheldon, Tony and Weyerhaeuser.
| City | Households | ZIP codes | Storm events nearby (2016 on) | Nearest office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bruce | 317 | 54819 | 13 within 10 mi | Eau Claire (47 mi) |
| Conrath | 37 | 54731 | 15 within 10 mi | Eau Claire (47 mi) |
| Glen Flora | 34 | 54526 | 13 within 10 mi | Eau Claire (57 mi) |
| Ingram | 18 | 54526 | 13 within 10 mi | Eau Claire (60 mi) |
| Ladysmith | 1,585 | 54848 | 14 within 10 mi | Eau Claire (50 mi) |
| Sheldon | 130 | 54766 | 12 within 10 mi | Eau Claire (45 mi) |
| Tony | 57 | 54563 | 12 within 10 mi | Eau Claire (54 mi) |
| Weyerhaeuser | 87 | 54895 | 17 within 10 mi | Eau Claire (44 mi) |
Housing
Homes in Rusk County
Housing figures for Rusk County from the American Community Survey 2023, 5-year, with a table of homes by year built.
Rusk County has 8,679 housing units, and 83% of them are single-family detached homes (American Community Survey 2023, 5-year). Mobile homes make up 8% of the housing units.
The median home in Rusk County was built in 1976. 57% of homes in Rusk County were built before 1980, and 18% were built in 2000 or later. The most common building period is 1970–1979, with 1,507 homes.
78% of occupied homes in Rusk County are owner-occupied. The median owner-occupied home in Rusk County is valued at $152,000. Among occupied homes in Rusk County, 29% heat with utility gas, 10% with electricity, 43% with bottled or tank gas, 4% with fuel oil and 13% with wood.
| Year built | Homes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 37 | 0% |
| 2010–2019 | 479 | 6% |
| 2000–2009 | 1,069 | 12% |
| 1990–1999 | 1,104 | 13% |
| 1980–1989 | 1,017 | 12% |
| 1970–1979 | 1,507 | 17% |
| 1960–1969 | 766 | 9% |
| 1950–1959 | 740 | 9% |
| 1940–1949 | 515 | 6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 1,445 | 17% |
Source: American Community Survey 2023, 5-year (tables B25024, B25034, B25035, B25003, B25077, B25040).
Storm record
Hail, wind and tornado record in Rusk County
Events in the NOAA Storm Events Database in Rusk County, from 2016 through March 31, 2026 for hail and through September 22, 2025 for thunderstorm wind and tornadoes.
The NOAA Storm Events Database records 14 hail events, 19 thunderstorm-wind events and 3 tornadoes in Rusk County from 2016 through March 31, 2026 for hail and through September 22, 2025 for thunderstorm wind and tornadoes. The largest hail on record there in that period was 2 inches on April 7, 2020, near Exeland. 3 of those hail events had hail 1.5 inches or larger.
The most recent hail event in Rusk County was on June 16, 2025: 0.75 in hail near Ladysmith. The most recent thunderstorm-wind event in Rusk County was on May 15, 2025, near Ladysmith. The strongest thunderstorm wind recorded in Rusk County in that period was 100 mph. The busiest year was 2023, with 7 events in all.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database (hail events through March 31, 2026; thunderstorm-wind and tornado events through September 22, 2025).
By year
Rusk County storm events by year
Hail, thunderstorm-wind and tornado events for each year from 2016 through 2026.
| Year | Hail events | Wind events | Tornadoes | Largest hail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | no data yet | no data yet | — |
| 2025 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0.75 in |
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0.75 in |
| 2023 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1.25 in |
| 2022 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1.25 in |
| 2021 | 0 | 4 | 1 | — |
| 2020 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 in |
| 2019 | 0 | 3 | 1 | — |
| 2018 | 0 | 5 | 0 | — |
| 2017 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1.5 in |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database (hail events through March 31, 2026; thunderstorm-wind and tornado events through September 22, 2025).
Event list
Most recent recorded events in Rusk County
The 15 most recent events on record, newest first, each with its date, type and nearest place.
| Date | Event | Nearest place |
|---|---|---|
| June 16, 2025 | 0.75 in hail | Ladysmith |
| May 15, 2025 | 100 mph wind | Ladysmith |
| May 15, 2025 | 70 mph wind | Tony |
| September 21, 2024 | 0.75 in hail | Weyerhaeuser |
| June 5, 2024 | 58 mph wind | Sheldon |
| July 27, 2023 | 58 mph wind | Hawkins |
| July 19, 2023 | 1.25 in hail | Weyerhaeuser |
| July 19, 2023 | 1 in hail | Weyerhaeuser |
| July 10, 2023 | 1.25 in hail | Bruce |
| July 10, 2023 | 1 in hail | Hawkins |
| July 10, 2023 | 1 in hail | Bruce |
| July 10, 2023 | 1 in hail | Weyerhaeuser |
| July 11, 2022 | 0.88 in hail | Weyerhaeuser |
| May 12, 2022 | 1 in hail | Bruce |
| May 12, 2022 | 1.25 in hail | Weyerhaeuser |
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database (hail events through March 31, 2026; thunderstorm-wind and tornado events through September 22, 2025).
Risk ratings
Rusk County storm and winter risk ratings
FEMA National Risk Index scores for 7 perils in Rusk County, with the county's rank in Wisconsin.
Rusk County scores 39.9 of 100 for hail in FEMA's National Risk Index, which ranks 66th of 72 Wisconsin counties. Rusk County scores 26.1 of 100 for strong wind in FEMA's National Risk Index, which ranks 66th of 72 Wisconsin counties. Rusk County scores 31 of 100 for winter weather in FEMA's National Risk Index, which ranks 58th of 72 Wisconsin counties. Of the perils listed here, the highest score in Rusk County is for cold wave, at 83.4 of 100.
Rusk County averages 36.3 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). The average annual temperature in Rusk County is 41.8°F.
| Peril | Score (0–100) | Rank in Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Hail | 39.9 | 66th of 72 |
| Strong wind | 26.1 | 66th of 72 |
| Tornado | 65 | 54th of 72 |
| Winter weather | 31 | 58th of 72 |
| Ice storm | 21 | 61st of 72 |
| Cold wave | 83.4 | 48th of 72 |
| Lightning | 47.7 | 51st of 72 |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index, 2026 release; rank among the state's counties computed from the scores; NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals.
Your local office
Served from our Eau Claire office
How to reach the Eau Claire office, the nearest to the center of Rusk County.
Our Eau Claire office is at 1231 Menomonie St, Eau Claire, WI 54703, about 50 miles from the center of Rusk County. Its hours are Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–7:00 PM. You can reach that office at (715) 716-7137.
Questions
Questions about Rusk County
8 questions and answers about Omega Exteriors in Rusk County.
Does Omega Exteriors serve Rusk County?
Yes. Omega Exteriors serves Rusk County from its Eau Claire office, about 50 miles away.
Which cities in Rusk County does Omega Exteriors serve?
We serve 8 cities and communities there: Bruce, Conrath, Glen Flora, Ingram, Ladysmith, Sheldon, Tony and Weyerhaeuser.
How often does hail hit Rusk County?
NOAA lists 14 hail events in Rusk County from 2016 through March 31, 2026. By year: 2026: 0, 2025: 1, 2024: 1, 2023: 6, 2022: 3, 2021: 0, 2020: 1, 2019: 0, 2018: 0, 2017: 2, 2016: 0.
When was the last recorded storm near Rusk County?
The most recent event on record in Rusk County is 0.75 in hail on June 16, 2025, near Ladysmith.
Have tornadoes been recorded near Rusk County?
NOAA lists 3 tornadoes in Rusk County from 2016 through September 22, 2025.
How old are homes in Rusk County?
The median home in Rusk County was built in 1976, and 57% of homes there were built before 1980.
How does Rusk County rate for hail and wind risk?
Rusk County scores 39.9 of 100 for hail and 26.1 of 100 for strong wind in FEMA's National Risk Index, ranking 66th and 66th of 72 Wisconsin counties.
Which office serves Rusk County?
Our Eau Claire office at 1231 Menomonie St, Eau Claire, WI 54703, about 50 miles away.
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