Wisconsin Rapids, WI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
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
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
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
18,756 332.4M (US)
Median Age
38.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
52.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
16.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$54,116 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
87.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
18.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$116,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$496 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$733 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
51.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Wood County
1
Wisconsin Rapids-Marshfield Urban Area
1
Wisconsin
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Wood County
4
Wisconsin Rapids-Marshfield Urban Area
4
Wisconsin
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 10 15
Feb 1 9 19
Mar 2 8 30
Apr 3 2 44
May 4 0 55
Jun 4 0 65
Jul 4 0 69
Aug 4 0 67
Sep 4 0 58
Oct 3 0 46
Nov 2 3 32
Dec 1 12 19

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 (46%) (49%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 57%
Hillary Clinton 38%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 3, WI State Senate District 24, WI Assembly District 72, WI
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Schools

Howe Elementary
<1 miles, SE • 2.3 star
East Junior High
<1 miles, S • 1.9 star
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Colleges

Mid-State Technical College
2 miles, SE • 1.9 star
Northcentral Technical College
42 miles, NE • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

St Michael's Hospital
16 miles, E • 5 star
Marshfield Medical Center
26 miles, N • 3.2 star
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Airports

Central Wisconsin Airport
28 miles, NE • 1 star
Appleton International Airport
65 miles, SE • 1.4 star
La Crosse Regional Airport
79 miles, W • 1 star
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