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Rhinelander, WI
City in Oneida County, Wisconsin.
Population
8,316
Land area
9.1sq mi
People per sq mi
913
ZIP codes
0
Rhinelander and its ZIP codes
Rhinelander at a glance
- Rhinelander is about 8.4 times as dense as Wisconsin as a whole.
- It is the 118th most populous of 808 cities and towns in Wisconsin.
- Households here earn a median of $51,421 a year, 34% less than the Wisconsin figure of $77,485.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $125,700 (53% below Wisconsin) and median rent is $804 a month.
Local data for Rhinelander, WI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Rhinelander, WI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$51,421
Poverty rate
12.8%
Median home value
$125,700
Median rent
$804/mo
Homeownership
65.5%
Bachelor's or higher
22.4%
Median age
38.2
Average commute
15.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (3,080), Irish Americans (1,125), Norwegian Americans (651).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Oneida County. PPP loans are for Rhinelander.
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Aug 2026, +0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,389
17,262 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$64,819
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$358M
FY 2026, $9,453 per person
How people get to work
Rhinelander, WI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.6%
- Carpooled10.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked7.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.7%
- Worked from home7.7%
Average one-way commute: 15.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Rhinelander, WI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
521
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
28
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
80° / 4°F
29.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Rhinelander, WI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.2%
U.S. 33.3% +3.9 pts
Diabetes
12.7%
U.S. 12.1% +0.6 pts
Smoking
16.9%
U.S. 12.8% +4.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.5%
U.S. 11.1% -2.6 pts
Cities near Rhinelander
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Lake TomahawkCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.5 |
| Three LakesCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 2.8 |
| ElchoCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.2 |
| TomahawkCity | 19 mi | 7.9 |
| Summit LakeCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 0.8 |
| Eagle RiverCity | 21 mi | 3.3 |
| Post LakeCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 7.2 |
| MinocquaCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 0.7 |
| WoodruffCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 1.4 |
| Mole LakeCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 3.7 |
| SaynerCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 1.8 |
| CrandonCity | 25 mi | 5.2 |
| ArgonneCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Rhinelander, WI in?
- Rhinelander is in Oneida County, Wisconsin.
- What is the population of Rhinelander, WI?
- About 8,316 people live in Rhinelander, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Rhinelander?
- Nearby places include Lake Tomahawk (14 mi), Three Lakes (16 mi), Elcho (18 mi), Tomahawk (19 mi), Summit Lake (21 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023