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Wild Rose, WI
Village in Waushara County, Wisconsin.
Population
903
Land area
1.5sq mi
People per sq mi
621
ZIP codes
0
Wild Rose and its ZIP codes
Wild Rose at a glance
- Wild Rose is about 5.7 times as dense as Wisconsin as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $48,750 a year, 37% less than the Wisconsin figure of $77,485.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $110,900 (58% below Wisconsin) and median rent is $847 a month.
Local data for Wild Rose, WI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Wild Rose, WI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$48,750
Poverty rate
14.3%
Median home value
$110,900
Median rent
$847/mo
Homeownership
50.5%
Bachelor's or higher
22.4%
Median age
47.9
Average commute
27.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (350), Norwegian Americans (142), Mexican Americans (119).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Waushara County. PPP loans are for Wild Rose.
Unemployment rate
2.8%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,778
5,774 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,567
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$200M
FY 2026, $8,164 per person
How people get to work
Wild Rose, WI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.9%
- Carpooled6.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home12.6%
Average one-way commute: 27.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Wild Rose, WI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
387
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
55
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 7°F
34.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Wild Rose, WI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.3%
U.S. 33.3% +6.0 pts
Diabetes
15.2%
U.S. 12.1% +3.1 pts
Smoking
17.1%
U.S. 12.8% +4.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.8%
U.S. 11.1% -1.3 pts
Cities near Wild Rose
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WautomaCity | 8 mi | 2.8 |
| Pine RiverCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 1.2 |
| AlmondVillage | 9.8 mi | 1 |
| RedgraniteVillage | 11 mi | 2.4 |
| Chain O' LakesCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3.4 |
| LohrvilleVillage | 12 mi | 1.2 |
| PlainfieldVillage | 12 mi | 1.6 |
| Poy SippiCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.7 |
| KingCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.2 |
| HancockVillage | 14 mi | 1 |
| WaupacaCity | 14 mi | 7.9 |
| NeshkoroVillage | 15 mi | 2 |
| BancroftCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 5.1 |
| ColomaVillage | 17 mi | 1.5 |
| TustinCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1 |
| AmherstVillage | 18 mi | 1.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Wild Rose, WI in?
- Wild Rose is in Waushara County, Wisconsin.
- What is the population of Wild Rose, WI?
- About 903 people live in Wild Rose, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Wild Rose?
- Nearby places include Wautoma (8 mi), Pine River (8.8 mi), Almond (9.8 mi), Redgranite (11 mi), Chain O' Lakes (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023