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Wausau, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Marathon County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
39,893
Population
2,075/sq mi density
$61,877
Median Income
$35,290 per capita
$155,900
Home Value
$233,733 Zillow
$950
Median Rent
27.8% income on rent
44°F
Avg Temperature
270 sunny days/yr
405
Violent Crime/100K
1,353 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$61,877 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$155,900 home value, $950/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
405 violent crimes/100K (7% above avg)
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Wausau has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.9 inches. The area receives 64.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
15°F Jan (-10°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 43.6°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,325 ft (404 m) |
| Area | 20.0 sq mi (51.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,075/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.9618°N, 89.6465°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Marathon County County |
| Nearest Airport | Appleton International (ATW) 74 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0454 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 10.7 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 87.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 24.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 86.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15°F (-10°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 18°F (-8°C) | 1.3 in |
Wausau has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 15°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (0.9").