City safety & data profile

Wisconsin RapidsWI

Wisconsin Rapids, WI is a 18K-resident city in Wood County with a median household income of $55,253.

Wood County, Wisconsin. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Wisconsin Rapids, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Wisconsin Rapids has a population larger than 38% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $131,900, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

18K
Population
Top 62%
By size
$55,253
Median income
$131,900
Median home
14.8%
Poverty rate

The read on Wisconsin Rapids

Wisconsin Rapids posts a median household income higher than 15% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Wisconsin Rapids area.

Top 85%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Wisconsin Rapids

Where Wisconsin Rapids income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$55,253 Bottom 15% higher than 15% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. WI $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Wisconsin Rapids, WI beyond the headline numbers

Wisconsin Rapids sits inside Wood County, Wisconsin, at roughly 44.38°N, -89.82°W. Population 17,897, $55,253 median household income. Median home value $131,900, median rent $888. Poverty rate 14.8%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Wisconsin Rapids's highest-prevalence health measure is obesity at 40.9%, then high blood pressure at 36.5%. 1 hospital in/around Wisconsin Rapids, 3/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Wisconsin Rapids from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
17,897
Wisconsin Rapids
Median Income
$55,253
-19% vs avg
Median Home Value
$131,900
-42% vs avg
Median Age
38.3
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Wood County) - Wisconsin Rapids's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
74K-1%
Median Income
$67,989+43%
Median Home Value
$175,600+47%
Poverty Rate
10.8%-2%
Unemployment
4%-46%

Economics

Economics indicators for Wisconsin Rapids, WI
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$888/mo
Poverty Rate
14.8% +4% vs avg
Unemployment 6.6%
Bachelor's Degree+ 18.1%
Work From Home 8.7%
Public Transit 0.2%

Population

White 90.1%
African American 0.8%
Asian 2.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.2%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Obesity
40.9%
High Blood Pressure
36.5%
Short Sleep Duration
32%
Physical Inactivity
30.8%
Binge Drinking
18.8%
Frequent Mental Distress
16.7%
Current Smoking
16.7%
Frequent Physical Distress
15%
Diabetes
13.2%
Current Asthma
11.3%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 61.6%
Annual Checkup 77.4%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
9.2%
Coronary Heart Disease
8.2%
Stroke
4.2%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
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Average Rating
3/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
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Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Wisconsin Rapids, WI? ▼
Wisconsin Rapids, WI has a population of 17,897 people, located in Wood County, Wisconsin.
What is the median household income in Wisconsin Rapids? ▼
The median household income in Wisconsin Rapids, WI is $55,253 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 14.8%.
What is the median home value in Wisconsin Rapids? ▼
The median home value in Wisconsin Rapids, WI is $131,900. Median rent is $888/month.
What are the top health concerns in Wisconsin Rapids? ▼
The top health indicators in Wisconsin Rapids include Obesity (40.9%), High Blood Pressure (36.5%), Short Sleep Duration (32%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Wisconsin Rapids? ▼
Wisconsin Rapids has 1 hospital with an average rating of 3/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Wisconsin Rapids? ▼
The median age in Wisconsin Rapids, WI is 38.3 years. 18.1% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Wisconsin Rapids, WI is located in Wood County, Wisconsin. With a population of 18K and a $55,253 median household income, the community faces health challenges including obesity and high blood pressure. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 3/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Wisconsin Rapids area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Using Wisconsin Rapids's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Wisconsin Rapids area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
  • Compare Wisconsin Rapids against Wisconsin peers on any ranking lens. Explore Wisconsin

Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Wood County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.