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Snapshot of Wausau Region


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Community Overview
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.

Population

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

Climate

July High Temperature: 81
January Low Temperature: 4

Climate Overview
Wausau's climate is classified as being halfway between temperate and subarctic (boreal and hemiboreal). The area has four distinct seasons.

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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.
Educational Makeup
Schools and Higher Education Links
Wausau Area Montessori Charter School
  • 3101 N. 13th St.
    Wausau, Wisconsin 54403

St. John Lutheran School
  • E10723 Hwy. Z
    Wausau, Wisconsin 54403
  • (715) 845-7031

Rib Mountain Montessori
  • 5201 Lilac Ave.
    Wausau, Wisconsin 54401
  • (715) 355-0908

Zion Lutheran School
  • 616 Grant St.
    Wausau, Wisconsin 54403
  • (715) 845-7404

Our Savior's Lutheran School
  • 703 Flieth St.
    Wausau, Wisconsin 54401
  • (715) 845-3253

Trinity Lutheran School
  • 501 Stewart Ave.
    Wausau, Wisconsin 54401
  • (715) 848-0166

St. Michael Elementary School
  • 614 Steuben St.
    Wausau, Wisconsin 54403
  • (715) 848-0206

Holy Name of Jesus Catholic School
  • 1122 S. Ninth Ave.
    Wausau, Wisconsin 54401
  • (715) 848-3281

St. Matthew Middle School
  • 225 S. 28th Ave.
    Wausau, Wisconsin 54401
  • (715) 842-4857

St. Anne School
  • 604 N. Sixth Ave.
    Wausau, Wisconsin 54401
  • (715) 845-5754

Newman Catholic Schools
  • 619 Stark St.
    Wausau, Wisconsin 54403
  • (715) 845-5735

University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point
  • 2100 Main St.
    Stevens Point, Wisconsin 54481-3897
  • (715) 346-0123

University of Wisconsin-Marathon County
  • 518 S. 7th Ave.
    Wausau, Wisconsin 54401
  • (715) 261-6100

Northcentral Technical College
  • 1000 W. Campus Dr.
    Wausau, Wisconsin 54401
  • (715) 675-3331

New Horizons Charter School
  • 650 S. Seventh Ave.
    Wausau, Wisconsin 54401
  • (715) 261-0500

Mosinee School District
  • 591 W. Hwy. 153
    Mosinee, Wisconsin 54455
  • (715) 693-2530

D.C. Everest Area School District
  • 6300 Alderson St.
    Weston, Wisconsin 54476
  • (715) 359-4221

Wausau School District
  • 415 Seymour St., P.O. Box 359
    Wausau, Wisconsin 54402-0359
  • (715) 261-0500
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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.
Medical Makeup
Facilities
Northcentral Health Care Facilities
  • 1100 Lake View Dr.
    Wausau, Wisconsin 54403
  • (715) 848-4600
  • Specialty Facility
Saint Clare's Hospital
  • 3400 Ministry Pkwy.

    Weston, Wisconsin 54476
  • (715) 393-3000
  • Hospital
Marshfield Clinic-Wausau Center
  • 2727 Plaza Dr.
    Wausau, Wisconsin 54401
  • (715) 847-3000
  • Toll Free: (800) 847-0016
  • Specialty Facility
Aspirus Wausau Hospital
  • 425 Pine Ridge Blvd.
    Wausau, Wisconsin 54401
  • (715) 847-2121
  • Hospital
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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.
Real Estate Information
Home Turnover Percentage14.83 percent
Average Home Price$147,852
Utilities
Verizon
  • Toll Free: (800) 483-4000
  • Phone
Wausau Water Works
  • 407 Grant St.
    Wausau, Wisconsin 54403
  • (715) 261-6530
  • Water
Wisconsin Public Service
  • P.O. Box 19001
    Green Bay, Wisconsin 54307-9001
  • Toll Free: (800) 450-7260
  • Gas
Wisconsin Public Service
  • P.O. Box 19001
    Green Bay, Wisconsin 54307-9001
  • Toll Free: (800) 450-7260
  • Electric
Charter Communications
  • 853 McIntosh St.
    Wausau, Wisconsin 54403
  • (715) 301-4087
  • Toll Free: (888) 438-2427
  • Cable
Solarus
  • 440 E. Grand Ave., P.O. Box 8045
    Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin 54495
  • (715) 421-8111
  • Phone
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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.
Economic Resources
Wisconsin Economic Development Association (WEDA)
  • 4600 American Pkwy., Ste. 208
    Madison, Wisconsin 53718
  • (608) 255-5666
  • Toll Free: (800) 581-4941
City of Wausau Community & Economic Development
  • City Hall, 407 Grant St.
    Wausau, Wisconsin 54403
  • (715) 261-6680
Wausau Region Chamber of Commerce
  • 200 Washington St., Ste. 120
    Wausau, Wisconsin 54402-6190
  • (715) 845-6231
Transportation
Wausau Area Transit System Inc
  • 420 Plumer St.
    Wausau, Wisconsin 54403
  • (715) 842-9287
Wausau Downtown Airport
  • 725 Woods Pl.
    Wausau, Wisconsin 54403
  • (715) 845-3400
Central Wisconsin Airport
  • 200 CWA Dr.
    Mosinee, Wisconsin 54455
  • (715) 693-2147
Industrial Sites
Industrial Sites
  • In Marathon County, there are nine business parks, with more than 440 acres of industrial park land for sale. Most sites are fully developed; some are bounded by rail, while others are only partially developed. Most of the sites have direct access to major highways.
Media
WSAW (Channel 7-CBS)
  • 1114 Grand Ave.
    Wausau, Wisconsin 54403
  • (715) 845-4211
WJFW (Channel 12-NBC)
  • 3217 County Trunk G
    Rhinelander, Wisconsin 54501
  • (715) 359-6148
WFXS (Channel 11-Fox)
  • 1000 N. Third St.
    Wausau, Wisconsin 54403
  • (715) 847-1155
WAOW (Channel 9-ABC)
  • 1908 Grand Ave.
    Wausau, Wisconsin 54403
  • (715) 842-2251 

  • Toll Free: (800) 236-9269
City Pages
  • P.O. Box 942
    Wausau, Wisconsin 54402-0942
  • (715) 845-5171
Wausau Daily Herald
  • 800 Scott St.
    Wausau, Wisconsin 54403
  • (715) 842-2101
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Resources

Senior Resources
Marathon County Aging and Disability Resource Center
  • 1000 Lakeview Dr.
    Wausau, Wisconsin 54403
  • (715) 261-6070
Volunteer Opportunities
Habitat for Humanity
  • 2001 Stewart Ave.
    Wausau, Wisconsin 54401
  • (715) 848-5042
United Way of Marathon County
  • 137 River Dr.
    Wausau, Wisconsin 54403
  • (715) 848-2255
Local Resources
Marathon County Public Library
  • 300 N. First St.
    Wausau, Wisconsin 54403
  • (715) 261-7200
Marathon County Health Department
  • Lakeview Professional Plaza, 1200 Lake View Dr., Room 200
    Wausau, Wisconsin 54403-6797
  • (715) 261-1900
Wisconsin DMV, Wausau Service Center
  • 5301 Rib Mountain Dr.
    Wausau, Wisconsin 54401
  • (800) 924-3570
  • Vehicle registration and driver license services
Wausau City Clerk/Customer Service Office
  • 407 Grant St.
    Wausau, Wisconsin 54403
  • (715) 261-6620
  • Variety of services including voter registration and tax collection
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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.
Arts and Culture
Andrew Warren Historic District
  • This architecturally significant area is home to 62 historic buildings. Buildings include styles reminiscent of Frank Lloyd Wright and his prairie style of architecture, examples of Greek revival, Queen Anne and Neo-classical Revival styles.
Center for Visual Arts
  • 427 Fourth St.
    Wausau, Wisconsin 54403
  • (715) 842-4545
  • An historic landmark, this neo-classical style building provides exhibition space for local and regional artists. Thematic showings throughout the year feature the talents of community members. The center also offers classes to all age groups.
Grand Theater on ARTSblock
  • 415 Fourth St.
    Wausau, Wisconsin 54403
  • (715) 842-0988
  • Toll Free: (888) 239-0421
  • See a variety of big-name acts, local performing arts events, and films on the theater’s big screen. The Grand Theater originally opened in 1927 as an opera house. This beautiful Classical Revival structure seats 1,250 guests.
Marathon County Historical Museum
  • 410 McIndoe St.
    Wausau, Wisconsin 54403
  • (715) 842-5750
Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum
  • 700 N. 12th St.
    Wausau, Wisconsin 54403
  • (715) 845-7010
  • Housed in a stately transformed English Cotswold-style residence and four additional galleries, the Woodson Art Museum offers a year-round schedule of diverse changing exhibitions that encourage frequent visits. The permanent collection focuses largely on bird imagery in historic and contemporary paintings, graphics and sculptures.
Recreation Opportunities
Granite Peak Ski Area
  • 3605 N. Mountain Rd., P.O. Box 5010
    Wausau, Wisconsin 54402-5010
  • (715) 845-2846
Ice Age National Scenic Trail
  • (608) 441-5610
Rib Mountain State Park
  • 4200 Park Rd.
    Wausau, Wisconsin 54401
  • (715) 842-2522
Whitewater Park & Kayak Course
  • 1202 Elm St.
    Wausau, Wisconsin 54401
  • (715) 574-5263
Marathon County Parks, Recreation, and Forestry
  • 212 River Dr., Ste. 2
    Wausau, Wisconsin 54403-5476
  • (715) 261-1550
Visit
CVB Main Link
    CVB Calendar Link
      City Link
        Dining
        Giuseppe's Little Italy
        • 323 Jefferson St.
          Wausau, Wisconsin 54403
        • (715) 849-2739
        Back When Cafe
        • 606 Third St.
          Wausau, Wisconsin 54403
        • (715) 848-5668
        City Grill - An American Bistro
        • 203 Jefferson St.
          Wausau, Wisconsin 54403
        • (715) 848-2900
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        Guide to Services

        • Looking for a financial institution, Realtor, or health-care provider? Looking for other goods and services in Wausau Region?
        Accommodations
        Plaza Hotel & Suites
        Business Services
        Graebel
        Corporate
        Greenheck
        Financial
        Mid-Wisconsin Bank
        Peoples State Bank
        Government
        City of Wausau
        Health Care
        Aspirus
        Aspirus Network
        Marshfield Clinic
        Ministry Health Care
        UMR
        Insurance
        Security Health Plan
        Wausau Insurance Companies
        Recreation
        Mohican North Star Casino & Bingo
        Utilities
        Wisconsin Public Service