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Lake Wazeecha, WI
Census-designated place in Wood County, Wisconsin.
Population
2,850
Land area
4.2sq mi
People per sq mi
686
ZIP codes
0
Lake Wazeecha and its ZIP codes
Lake Wazeecha at a glance
- Lake Wazeecha is about 6.3 times as dense as Wisconsin as a whole.
- The median household income is $93,346, 20% above the Wisconsin median of $77,485.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $218,800 (18% below Wisconsin) and median rent is $712 a month.
Local data for Lake Wazeecha, WI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lake Wazeecha, WI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$93,346
Poverty rate
11.5%
Median home value
$218,800
Median rent
$712/mo
Homeownership
87.6%
Bachelor's or higher
29.6%
Median age
54.7
Average commute
22.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,245), Norwegian Americans (314), Irish Americans (301).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Wood County. PPP loans are for Lake Wazeecha.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,574
35,407 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,549
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.44B
FY 2026, $19,410 per person
How people get to work
Lake Wazeecha, WI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone88.4%
- Carpooled3.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home7.8%
Average one-way commute: 22.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lake Wazeecha, WI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
464
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
96
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 5°F
33.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lake Wazeecha, WI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.1%
U.S. 33.3% +4.8 pts
Diabetes
11.5%
U.S. 12.1% -0.6 pts
Smoking
12.4%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
5.7%
U.S. 11.1% -5.4 pts
Cities near Lake Wazeecha
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin RapidsCity | 3.7 mi | 13.9 |
| BironVillage | 3.9 mi | 4.6 |
| Port EdwardsVillage | 5.1 mi | 6 |
| NekoosaCity | 8.7 mi | 3.4 |
| RudolphVillage | 9.1 mi | 1.2 |
| Lake CamelotCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3.8 |
| Lake SherwoodCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.1 |
| Ceex HaciCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.1 |
| Lake ArrowheadCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 5.3 |
| PloverVillage | 13 mi | 10.6 |
| BancroftCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 5.1 |
| VesperVillage | 13 mi | 1.2 |
| WhitingVillage | 13 mi | 1.8 |
| Stevens PointCity | 14 mi | 17.3 |
| Park RidgeVillage | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| Junction CityVillage | 15 mi | 1.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lake Wazeecha, WI in?
- Lake Wazeecha is in Wood County, Wisconsin.
- What is the population of Lake Wazeecha, WI?
- About 2,850 people live in Lake Wazeecha, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lake Wazeecha?
- Nearby places include Wisconsin Rapids (3.7 mi), Biron (3.9 mi), Port Edwards (5.1 mi), Nekoosa (8.7 mi), Rudolph (9.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023