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Wausau, WI

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Population
40,188
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,206 ft
Median Home Value
$167,900
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,010/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$64,389
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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Wausau in context.

OverallBest places in WisconsinPopulation ranking#18 highest population in WisconsinNearest larger communityAppleton, Wisconsin78 miles away · 75,452 residents.

About Wausau

Wausau is the county seat of Marathon County and a regional hub in central Wisconsin. The Wisconsin River drew early settlers and helped shape the city's timber, milling, and manufacturing history. Today Wausau serves a broad area with healthcare, shopping, arts events, and downtown programming like concerts and markets. Rib Mountain and nearby outdoor recreation add another layer, especially in winter. Wausau feels substantial for its size: practical, river-oriented, and central to life in north-central Wisconsin.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Drought Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0rating

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