Wausau

Wausau, Wisconsin Overview

Wausau scores 55.8/100 overall (B), ranking #11 of 20 cities in Wisconsin — below the state composite of 65.2. Affordability is the city’s relative strength at 79/100, while Outdoor Access lags at 24/100.

Income & Employment in Wausau

The median household income in Wausau is $61,877, 15% below the statewide median of $72,458. The local unemployment rate of 2.6% is lower than the state’s 3%. Population grew 0.3% recently.

Safety in Wausau

Wausau’s violent crime rate of 415.2 per 100,000 runs above the Wisconsin average of 295. The property crime rate is 1147.4 per 100,000.

Cost of Living in Wausau

Wausau has a cost of living index of 90.1 (where 100 equals the national average), slightly below the national benchmark. The median home value is $155,900. Median monthly rent is $950. Renters spend 18.4% of income on rent, well within the 30% affordability guideline.

Health & Wellness in Wausau

The adult obesity rate in Wausau is 36.8%, above the national average and a factor in the city’s health profile. The diabetes prevalence rate is 11.2%. Residents report an average of 15.8 poor mental health days per month, above the typical range. Wisconsin ranks #25 nationally for overall health.

Education & Schools in Wausau

Wausau’s high school graduation rate of 94% is well above average, reflecting strong local school performance. The student-teacher ratio of 13.5:1 indicates smaller class sizes. Per-pupil spending is $15,133. The city has 19 public schools serving 7,750 students. School data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data and EDFacts.

Climate & Commute in Wausau

The annual average temperature in Wausau is 49.5°F. Summers average 72.2°F. Winters average 27°F. Annual precipitation is 37 inches. The average commute of 13.6 minutes is notably short.

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