City profile
Wisconsin Rapids, WI
Wood County · Population 18,722
Wisconsin Rapids is a town in Wood County, WI with about 18,722 residents and a typical home value near $132,000. It is 87 miles from Eau Claire, WI, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
16°F
Summer avg
72°F
Sunny days / yr
185
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$131,900
Typical monthly housing
$882
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
73
Taxes
- Property tax
- 1.51%
- State income tax (top)
- 7.65%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 5.72%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low · county score 76/100
Top hazards: Cold wave, Hail, Tornado
Nearest major airport
139 mi to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 39% Democratic / 59% Republican
Community
Population
18,722
Black population
0.8%
County
Wood County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Home prices are still rising in 2026 — good for long-term value, less room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: winter storms
Highlights
- About 18,722 residents
- Typical home value about $132,000
- 87 miles from Eau Claire, WI
Trade-offs
- Smaller community with fewer local amenities
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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