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Wisconsin Rapids, WI


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Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin

Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, in Wood county, is 67 miles W of Oshkosh, Wisconsin (center to center) and 133 miles NW of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The city has a population of 18,435.

The People and Families of Wisconsin Rapids

In Wisconsin Rapids, about 53% of adults are married. Wisconsin Rapids offers a lot of one-person housing.

You'll feel comfortable in the city if you're 65 since the city is home to many people that age or older.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Wisconsin Rapids had a median family income of $43,594.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Wisconsin Rapids gave more campaign money ($1,650) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Wisconsin Rapids Housing

Owners occupy 64% of the housing units in Wisconsin Rapids.

Commuting

In Wisconsin Rapids, 93% of commuters drive to work. People elsewhere might commute hours every day. But generally not in Wisconsin Rapids, where the commutes are shorter than a lot of places.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 11%Wisconsin Rapids Racial Diversity
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Wisconsin Rapids Short Commute Times
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Wisconsin Rapids Low Violent Crime

Comparative Profile of Wisconsin Rapids, WI

Comparing Wisconsin Rapids 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
Senior Citizens98
Female Share of the Population78
Age of the Population66
Well-Paid Single Men65
Well-Paid Single Women66
Children Under 5 Years Old67
Racial Diversity49
Male Share of the Population43

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married33
Average Household Size22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty53
People in Middle Class or Better43
Median Family Income43
College Educated Adults45

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times99
Walking and Biking to Work87
Public Transportation Use58
Working at Home54

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone99
Affordability of Rents76
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals67
Affordability of Property Taxes57
Seasonal and Vacation Housing44
Housing Recently Built45

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime96
Low Property Crime31

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