Wausau, WI

Living in Wausau

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Bikeability 31
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Walkability 46
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Commute 98
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Public Transit 31
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Affordability 95
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Public Safety 67
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Airports 4
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Hospitals 68
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Colleges 71
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Schools 32
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Residents

39k Population -305 (2010–19)
39  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
29% College-Educated +6% (2010–19)
56% Family Households

Age

Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over8%

Diversity

Asian12%
Black1%
Caucasian81%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%

Education

Less than high school9%
High school graduate29%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree20%
Graduate degree9%

Households

Family household56%
Householder living alone35%
Householder not living alone9%

Economy

$47k Median Household Income +$5.5k (2010–19)
87% Above Poverty
17  mi Average Commute
86% Lived Here Last Year +4% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K23%
$25K to $49K30%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more5%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector77%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance5%
Factory and transportation19%
Mgt, science, and arts34%
Sales and office23%
Service19%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van90%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$122k Median Home Value +$10k (2010–19)
10% Built 2000 or Later
$614 Median Monthly Rent +$101 (2010–19)
53% Owner-Occupied -2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached63%
Multiple units11%
Mobile home<1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 195916%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier27%

Home Value

Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K32%
$100K to $149K31%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity22%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas71%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Wausau

United States45
Wisconsin35
Wausau-Weston Metro Area19
Marathon County18

Property Crime in Wausau

United States48
Wisconsin37
Wausau-Weston Metro Area23
Marathon County22

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (49%)(47%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton43%
Donald Trump51%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 13 1 11
Feb 18 1 10
Mar 29 2 9
Apr 43 3 3
May 55 3 0
Jun 64 4 0
Jul 68 4 0
Aug 66 4 0
Sep 57 4 0
Oct 45 3 1
Nov 32 2 5
Dec 18 1 13

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Wausau

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding22
Tornado13
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Wausau, WI

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Private Schools

Private Schools near Wausau, WI

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Colleges

Colleges near Wausau, WI

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East-West University
50 miles, E
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Lawrence University
78 miles, SE
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Wausau, WI

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Airports

Airports near Wausau, WI

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