At a Glance
Median Income
$35,750
$30,060 per capita
Home Value
$100,000
Zillow: $172,804
Median Rent
$806/mo
18.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
6.9%
81.4% high school+
Unemployment
7.7%
33.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.3%
18.1% smoking rate
How Wausau Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wausau's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Wausau a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Wausau residents earn a median household income of $35,750 , which is 52% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,060. The unemployment rate stands at 7.7% (114% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 33.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 552 business establishments, including 41 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wausau is $100,000 , 65% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $172,804. Median rent is $806/month, with 18.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1983.
Education
6.9% of adults in Wausau hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(80% below the national average).
81.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wausau has an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C).
Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 60.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population414
Median Age48.1 yrs
Density360/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born1.4%
Veterans8.0%
Economy
D
Median Income$35,750
Per Capita$30,060
Unemployment7.7%
Poverty33.6%
County GDP$943M
Avg Weekly Wage$876
Housing
A+
Home Value$100,000
Rent$806
Ownership59.4%
Zillow$172,804
Housing Units183
Rent Burden18.4%
Health
Obesity37.3%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking18.1%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death10,978/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Rain60.8 in/yr
Elevation86 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+6.9%
High School+81.4%
Graduate+4.0%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 82% / D 17%
Commute30 min
Broadband67.0%
Internet Speed29 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Wausau was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is Northwest Florida Beaches International (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.438 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.