Wisconsin Rapids, WI

Living in Wisconsin Rapids

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Bikeability 35
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Walkability 26
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Commute 77
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Public Transit 9
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Affordability 99
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Public Safety 90
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Airports 5
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Hospitals 71
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Colleges 75
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Schools 21
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Residents

18k Population -563 (2010–19)
41  y Median Age
15% College-Educated +2% (2010–19)
51% Family Households -7% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over11%

Diversity

Asian4%
Black1%
Caucasian85%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school10%
High school graduate40%
Some College35%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree5%

Households

Family household51%
Householder living alone42%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$43k Median Household Income +$4.2k (2010–19)
86% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
22  mi Average Commute
82% Lived Here Last Year -5% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K27%
$25K to $49K33%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government8%
Private sector75%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation28%
Mgt, science, and arts26%
Sales and office17%
Service21%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van92%
Motorcycle<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$91k Median Home Value +$5.4k (2010–19)
14% Built 2000 or Later
$614 Median Monthly Rent +$162 (2010–19)
51% Owner-Occupied -14% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached67%
Multiple units6%
Mobile home2%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 196916%
Built 1950 to 195915%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier21%

Home Value

Less than $50K8%
$50K to $99K52%
$100K to $149K25%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity14%
Fuel oil, kerosene4%
LP gas3%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas75%
Wood2%

Crime

Violent Crime in Wisconsin Rapids

United States45
Wisconsin35
Wood County7

Property Crime in Wisconsin Rapids

United States48
Wisconsin37
Wood County39

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (47%)(49%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton38%
Donald Trump56%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 15 1 10
Feb 19 1 9
Mar 30 2 8
Apr 44 3 2
May 56 4 0
Jun 65 4 0
Jul 69 4 0
Aug 67 4 0
Sep 59 4 0
Oct 46 3 0
Nov 33 2 3
Dec 19 1 12

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Wisconsin Rapids

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding23
Tornado10
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Wisconsin Rapids, WI

Private Schools

Private Schools near Wisconsin Rapids, WI

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Colleges

Colleges near Wisconsin Rapids, WI

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Ripon College
62 miles, SE
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East-West University
68 miles, NE
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Wisconsin Rapids, WI

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St Michael's Hospital
16 miles, NE
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Norwood Health Center
26 miles, NW
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Airports

Airports near Wisconsin Rapids, WI

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