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Wausau, FL
Full City Profile · Florida · Washington County County
2.4
/5.0
C
Fair
414
Population
360/sq mi density
$35,750
Median Income
$30,060 per capita
$100,000
Home Value
$172,804 Zillow
$806
Median Rent
18.4% income on rent
68°F
Avg Temperature
313 sunny days/yr
421
Violent Crime/100K
3,282 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$35,750 median income, 4.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$100,000 home value, $806/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
421 violent crimes/100K (11% above avg)
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
6.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Wausau enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 60.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
51°F Jan (11°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 67.7°F |
| 25% above US avg | |
| January Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 313 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 86 ft (26 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 360/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.6334°N, 85.5873°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Washington County County |
| Nearest Airport | Northwest Florida Beaches International (ECP) 23 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 59.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 53.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 17.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51°F (11°C) | 5.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 53°F (12°C) | 5.1 in | |
| March | 60°F (15°C) | 5.6 in | |
| April | 65°F (19°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 6.3 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 7.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 6.6 in | |
| September | 78°F (25°C) | 5.3 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 53°F (12°C) | 4.5 in |
Wausau has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 51°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 60.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.7") and October the driest (3.2").