Wausau Metro Area, WI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
138,067 332.4M (US)
Median Age
41.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
64.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
27.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$76,185 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
91.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$205,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$574 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$798 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
69.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Wisconsin
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Wisconsin
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 11 13
Feb 1 9 17
Mar 1 8 28
Apr 3 3 43
May 3 0 54
Jun 4 0 64
Jul 4 0 68
Aug 4 0 66
Sep 4 0 57
Oct 3 1 45
Nov 2 4 32
Dec 1 12 18

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 46% of residents leaning left and 49% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (47%) (50%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 56%
Hillary Clinton 39%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 7, WI State Senate District 29, WI Assembly District 86, WI
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Schools

Marathon Elementary
4 miles, NW • 3.7 star
Marathon Venture Academy
4 miles, NW • 2.8 star
South Mountain Elementary
4 miles, E • 3.7 star
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Colleges

Northcentral Technical College
8 miles, NE • 1.9 star
Mid-State Technical College
35 miles, SW • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Aspirus Wausau Hospital
6 miles, NE • 3.2 star
Ascension St Clares Hospital
9 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Ministry Good Samaritan Health Ctr
20 miles, NE • 4.1 star
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Airports

Central Wisconsin Airport
9 miles, S • 1 star
Rhinelander-Oneida County Airport
53 miles, NE • 1 star
Appleton International Airport
75 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Chippewa Valley Regional Airport
84 miles, W • 1 star
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