Rusk is a town located in Burnett County in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of the 2020 census, the town had a population of 470. The unincorporated community of Gaslyn is located in the town.

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Compared with Wisconsin

2better than WI·13worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 17 are too close to call.

Conditions 9▼ 3 close Habits 2▼ 2 close Care 2▲ 5 close Mind 2▼ 3 close Everyday needs all close

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82.2%More adults treating high blood pressureWI 77.8% · better 88.1%More adults getting cholesterol checkedWI 85.9% · better 9.3%More adults with COPDWI 6.5% · worse

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Spooner Health SystemSpooner · 8 mi · ER · rural critical access

Northlakes - MinongMinong · 21.8 mi · sliding-scale fees

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CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 54801, 54893 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Rusk →

Natural hazards in Rusk

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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 26% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves🌪️ Tornadoes

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Nearest: Spooner Memorial LibrarySpooner · 10.5 miles · 63 hrs a week

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