Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin

Population 18,289

Wisconsin Rapids is located in Wood County, WI. The population is 18,289, making Wisconsin Rapids the largest city in Wood County.

There are 11 public schools in Wisconsin Rapids with an average Homefacts rating of B. The total crime rate for Wisconsin Rapids is moderate , and there are 164 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Wisconsin Rapids is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Wisconsin Rapids property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Wisconsin Rapids include Port Edwards, Grand Rapids and Lake Wazeecha.

Wisconsin Rapids Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Very good
  • No High School Diploma: 7%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 77%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 15.9%

Crime Rate

23.36% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 68
  • Violent Crimes: 159
  • Robbery: 6
  • Burglary: 204
  • Property Crime: 3
  • Larceny Theft: 2

Registered Offenders

84.90% Higher than national avg.
  • 164 offenders in Wisconsin Rapids
  • 89.67 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

1,050 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 11
  • Registered Polluters: 11
  • Superfunds: 4
  • Tanks & Spills: 1,024

Unemployment

Moderate 3.6%
  • Wisconsin unemployment average: 3.3%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

Schools view all

11 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 11 K-12 public schools in Wisconsin Rapids, WI and 7 private schools. Homefacts rates Wisconsin Rapids's schools as Very good, with an overall B rating.
7 Private Schools

Assumption High School

Assumption Middle School

Good Shepherd Evangelical Lutheran School

Immanuel Lutheran School

Our Lady Queen Of Heaven Elementary School

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1 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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164 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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49 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Wisconsin Rapids, WI issued 49 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 49 permits, 5 were issued for single family homes and 44 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Wisconsin Rapids, WI issued 70 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 70 permits, 6 were issued for single family homes and 64 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $538
  • 1 Bedroom: $616
  • 2 Bedrooms: $810
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,029
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,098

Zip Codes

54469 54475 54494 54495

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Environmental Hazards

1050 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (362/384)
    Wisconsin Rapids, WI has 94.27% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
    Wisconsin Rapids, WI is a red zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 3.79 Average
    Wisconsin Rapids, WI is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 14.5°
  • February 19.93°
  • March 32.67°
  • April 44.58°
  • May 56.18°
  • June 66.37°
  • July 71.32°
  • August 69.38°
  • September 59.27°
  • October 47.75°
  • November 35.35°
  • December 19.68°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Wisconsin Rapids, WI

Earthquakes
Wisconsin Rapids, WI has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Wisconsin Rapids, WI has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Wisconsin Rapids, WI has a low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Wisconsin Rapids, WI has a moderate risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Wisconsin Rapids, WI: $35,775

Unemployment

Unemployment in Wisconsin Rapids is 3.6%. It is moderate in comparison to the state and national averages, 3.3% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 53.76%
White Collar - 46.24%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Scott Walker
  • Sen. Tammy Baldwin
  • Sen. Ron Johnson

City Representatives

  • Ron Kind

Neighborhood Info

5 Airports view all

Nearest Major Airports

11 Cemeteries view all

27 FCC Towers view all

3 Fire Stations view all

1 Hospital view all

1 Library view all

2 Police Stations view all

2 Retirement Homes view all

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