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Vesper, WI
Village in Wood County, Wisconsin.
Population
496
Land area
1.2sq mi
People per sq mi
429
ZIP codes
0
Vesper and its ZIP codes
Vesper at a glance
- Vesper is about 3.9 times as dense as Wisconsin as a whole.
Local data for Vesper, WI
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Wood County. PPP loans are for Vesper.
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
Environment and hazard risk
Vesper, 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 Vesper, WI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.8%
U.S. 33.3% +6.5 pts
Diabetes
11.5%
U.S. 12.1% -0.6 pts
Smoking
15.5%
U.S. 12.8% +2.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.6%
U.S. 11.1% -3.5 pts
Cities near Vesper
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ArpinVillage | 5.3 mi | 0.8 |
| RudolphVillage | 8.3 mi | 1.2 |
| PittsvilleCity | 8.7 mi | 2 |
| Wisconsin RapidsCity | 9.4 mi | 13.9 |
| MilladoreVillage | 10 mi | 1 |
| AuburndaleVillage | 10 mi | 2.1 |
| Port EdwardsVillage | 10 mi | 6 |
| BironVillage | 11 mi | 4.6 |
| NekoosaCity | 12 mi | 3.4 |
| Junction CityVillage | 13 mi | 1.5 |
| Lake WazeechaCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 4.2 |
| HewittVillage | 13 mi | 0.9 |
| Ceex HaciCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.1 |
| BabcockCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 3.1 |
| MarshfieldCity | 17 mi | 13.8 |
| Stevens PointCity | 20 mi | 17.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Vesper, WI in?
- Vesper is in Wood County, Wisconsin.
- What is the population of Vesper, WI?
- About 496 people live in Vesper, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Vesper?
- Nearby places include Arpin (5.3 mi), Rudolph (8.3 mi), Pittsville (8.7 mi), Wisconsin Rapids (9.4 mi), Milladore (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023