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Nekoosa, WI


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Nekoosa, Wisconsin

Nekoosa, Wisconsin, in Wood county, is 70 miles W of Oshkosh, Wisconsin (center to center) and 133 miles NW of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The city is home to some 2,590 residents.

The People and Families of Nekoosa

In Nekoosa, about 58% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Nekoosa had a median family income of $44,583.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($250) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Nekoosa. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.

Nekoosa Housing

According to the 2000 census, 74% of the housing in Nekoosa was owner-occupied. In the city you can own a home without paying sky-high real estate taxes.

Commuting

In Nekoosa, 92% of commuters drive to work. The relatively short commuting times in Nekoosa let you stay at the office later before starting your drive home (if that appeals to you).

High Points

Nekoosa strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Wisconsin):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 19%Nekoosa Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Nekoosa, WI

Comparing Nekoosa to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Wisconsin (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population89
Well-Paid Single Women85
Well-Paid Single Men73
Children Under 5 Years Old67
Senior Citizens66
Racial Diversity56
Age of the Population55
Male Share of the Population42

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size78
Portion of People Married77

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better74
Median Family Income74
People Above Poverty63
College Educated Adults43

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times97
Working at Home77
Walking and Biking to Work43
Public Transportation Use43

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals75
Affordability of Rents68
People Living Alone43
Seasonal and Vacation Housing45
Housing Recently Built33
Affordability of Property Taxes39
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