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Nekoosa, WI
City in Wood County, Wisconsin.
Population
2,420
Land area
3.4sq mi
People per sq mi
715
ZIP codes
0
Nekoosa and its ZIP codes
Nekoosa at a glance
- Nekoosa is about 6.6 times as dense as Wisconsin as a whole.
- The median household income is $46,458, 40% below the Wisconsin median of $77,485.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $116,900 (56% below Wisconsin) and median rent is $699 a month.
Local data for Nekoosa, WI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Nekoosa, WI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$46,458
Poverty rate
16.6%
Median home value
$116,900
Median rent
$699/mo
Homeownership
63.6%
Bachelor's or higher
10.0%
Median age
43.1
Average commute
23.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (847), Norwegian Americans (316), Polish Americans (225).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Wood County. PPP loans are for Nekoosa.
Unemployment rate
2.9%
Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,574
35,407 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,549
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.4B
FY 2026, $19,410 per person
How people get to work
Nekoosa, WI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.7%
- Carpooled4.6%
- Public transit0.5%
- Walked3.8%
- Bicycle1.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other4.8%
- Worked from home9.6%
Average one-way commute: 23.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Nekoosa, 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
82° / 8°F
31.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Nekoosa, WI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.6%
U.S. 33.3% +9.3 pts
Diabetes
14.0%
U.S. 12.1% +1.9 pts
Smoking
18.7%
U.S. 12.8% +5.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.0%
U.S. 11.1% -1.1 pts
Cities near Nekoosa
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Ceex HaciCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 0.1 |
| Port EdwardsVillage | 3.8 mi | 6 |
| Wisconsin RapidsCity | 6.7 mi | 13.9 |
| Lake ArrowheadCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 5.3 |
| Lake WazeechaCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 4.2 |
| Lake SherwoodCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 1.1 |
| BabcockCensus-designated place | 9.7 mi | 3.1 |
| Lake CamelotCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 3.8 |
| BironVillage | 11 mi | 4.6 |
| VesperVillage | 12 mi | 1.2 |
| PittsvilleCity | 14 mi | 2 |
| RudolphVillage | 14 mi | 1.2 |
| ArpinVillage | 17 mi | 0.8 |
| ArkdaleCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 2.2 |
| BancroftCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 5.1 |
| MilladoreVillage | 20 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Nekoosa, WI in?
- Nekoosa is in Wood County, Wisconsin.
- What is the population of Nekoosa, WI?
- About 2,420 people live in Nekoosa, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Nekoosa?
- Nearby places include Ceex Haci (3.3 mi), Port Edwards (3.8 mi), Wisconsin Rapids (6.7 mi), Lake Arrowhead (8.3 mi), Lake Wazeecha (8.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023