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Wisconsin Rapids, WI
City in Wood County, Wisconsin.
Population
18,722
Land area
13.9sq mi
People per sq mi
1,347
ZIP codes
0
Wisconsin Rapids and its ZIP codes
Wisconsin Rapids at a glance
- Wisconsin Rapids is about 12 times as dense as Wisconsin as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 45th among 808 cities and towns in Wisconsin.
- The median household income is $55,253, 29% below the Wisconsin median of $77,485.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $131,900 (51% below Wisconsin) and median rent is $888 a month.
Local data for Wisconsin Rapids, WI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Wisconsin Rapids, WI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$55,253
Poverty rate
14.8%
Median home value
$131,900
Median rent
$888/mo
Homeownership
56.1%
Bachelor's or higher
18.1%
Median age
38.3
Average commute
20.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (7,196), Polish Americans (2,114), Irish Americans (1,736).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Wood County. PPP loans are for Wisconsin Rapids.
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
Wisconsin Rapids, WI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.2%
- Carpooled10.8%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked1.9%
- Bicycle0.9%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home8.7%
Average one-way commute: 20.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Wisconsin Rapids, 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
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Wisconsin Rapids, WI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.9%
U.S. 33.3% +7.6 pts
Diabetes
13.2%
U.S. 12.1% +1.1 pts
Smoking
16.7%
U.S. 12.8% +3.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.2%
U.S. 11.1% -1.9 pts
Cities near Wisconsin Rapids
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Port EdwardsVillage | 2.9 mi | 6 |
| Lake WazeechaCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 4.2 |
| BironVillage | 4.2 mi | 4.6 |
| NekoosaCity | 6.7 mi | 3.4 |
| RudolphVillage | 7.7 mi | 1.2 |
| VesperVillage | 9.4 mi | 1.2 |
| Ceex HaciCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.1 |
| Lake CamelotCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 3.8 |
| Lake SherwoodCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.1 |
| Lake ArrowheadCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 5.3 |
| Junction CityVillage | 14 mi | 1.5 |
| ArpinVillage | 15 mi | 0.8 |
| WhitingVillage | 15 mi | 1.8 |
| BabcockCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 3.1 |
| MilladoreVillage | 15 mi | 1 |
| PloverVillage | 15 mi | 10.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Wisconsin Rapids, WI in?
- Wisconsin Rapids is in Wood County, Wisconsin.
- What is the population of Wisconsin Rapids, WI?
- About 18,722 people live in Wisconsin Rapids, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Wisconsin Rapids?
- Nearby places include Port Edwards (2.9 mi), Lake Wazeecha (3.7 mi), Biron (4.2 mi), Nekoosa (6.7 mi), Rudolph (7.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023