Wisconsin
Wisconsin Rapids is a small city in Wisconsin with a population of 18,756. Residents earn $54,116 per year, which is 28% below the national average.
Based on current data, Wisconsin Rapids receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Wisconsin Rapids offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Wisconsin Rapids is $54,116, 28% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.5%, indicating a healthy job market. 8.2% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
The median home value in Wisconsin Rapids is $116,600, 59% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $872 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Wisconsin Rapids is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 67 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 4,204 per 100,000, 114% above the national average.
16.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Wisconsin Rapids has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F. Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 95.0% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 5.0% |
| 63% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $54,116 |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $30,656 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,094 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $75,853 |
| Unemployment | 4.5% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.2% |
| 34% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,939 |
| County GDP | $5,836M |
| Restaurants | 217 |
| Healthcare | 230 |
| Retail | 206 |
| Manufacturing | 75 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,247 |
| 78% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 5.36% |
| Commute Time | 20.6 min |
| Work from Home | 7.7% |
| Census Median | $116,600 |
| 59% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $214,285 |
| Median List Price | $190,950 |
| Median List Price | $190,950 |
| $/Sq Ft | $120 |
| Homes Sold | 13 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 96.7% |
| Price Drops | 24.3% |
| Inventory | 37 |
| Census Median Rent | $872 |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,031 |
| Studio | $797 |
| 1 Bedroom | $872 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,097 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,405 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,572 |
| Owner-Occupied | 56.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,247 |
| 78% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 5.36% |
| Obesity | 41.7% |
| 30% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.7% |
| Heart Disease | 6.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.8% |
| Asthma | 11.5% |
| COPD | 7.0% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.8% |
| Depression | 25.0% |
| Mental Distress | 18.4% |
| Physical Distress | 13.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.2% |
| Premature Death | 5,999/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 70.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 230 |
| Total Violent | 66.8/100K |
| 82% below US avg | |
| Murder | 5.6/100K |
| 12% below US avg | |
| Rape | 39.0/100K |
| Robbery | 5.6/100K |
| Assault | 16.7/100K |
| Total Property | 4,204.0/100K |
| 114% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 584.7/100K |
| Theft | 3,541.4/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 78.0/100K |
| Arson | 16.7/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 43.8°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 33.4 inches |
| 12% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 997 ft (304 m) |
| Area | 13.9 sq mi (36.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,349/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.3929°N, 89.8267°W |
| County FIPS | 55097 |
Winner: Democrat by 1.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 16.9% |
| 50% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,349/sq mi |
| Total Area | 13.9 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 3 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 6 |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 230 |
| Restaurants | 217 |
| Retail Stores | 206 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| Avg Commute | 20.6 min |
| Work from Home | 7.7% |