Wausau, WI

Community Overview

Named one of America's Best Places to Live by Livability.com

Wausau, with a population of more than 40,000, is smack dab in the middle of north-central Wisconsin, about 95 miles from Green Bay. The city's rich and varied economy encompasses industry leaders in papermaking, lumber, insurance, fine Wisconsin cheese and other agricultural products. Recreation abounds here too, with sports, parks and the popular Rib Mountain, a scenic setting in the spring and summer as well as a skiing/snowboarding mecca come wintertime. Rounding out the cultural spectrum are a flourishing arts scene, carefully preserved historic districts and a variety of nightlife spots that range from music venues to local pubs.

Population
County Population: 130,223
City Population: 38,435

Detailed Demographics Infomation

Climate
July High Temperature: 81 degrees F
January Low Temperature: 4 degrees F

Wausau's climate is classified as being halfway between temperate and subarctic. The area has four distinct seasons.

Schools
Lifelong learning is more than a catch phrase in the Wausau region. Its school districts and parochial schools consistently rank among the top schools nationwide, and post-secondary education is available from a variety of sources in and around the Wausau region.

Education Statistics

Health Care
Hospitals in the Wausau region consistently rank among the top-performing facilities for quality care in the nation. The region is also home to nationally recognized cardiac care along with a variety of other medical specialties.

Neighborhoods
Wausau and surrounding communities offer a range of housing options in terms of value and variety. Choose from new homes that are energy efficient and offer the latest amenities to fit every budget and lifestyle. For those interested in options that require little or no maintenance, apartment or condominium living is available.

Average Home Prices and Rent Payments

Business Climate
Marathon County's rich and varied economy includes industry leaders in papermaking, lumber, insurance and the nation's finest Wisconsin cheeses and other agricultural products.

Workforce and Labor Statistcs

Culture
Located in the middle of north-central Wisconsin, the Wausau region includes the communities of Wausau, Rib Mountain, Schofield, Rothschild, Mosinee, Kronenwetter and Weston. Surrounded by woods, lakes and hills, the Wausau area enjoys the fortunate combination of big-city amenities and small-town hospitality. The region is filled with plenty of scenic beauty, top-rated schools, world-famous medical facilities, affordable housing and quality shopping districts.

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