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Wisconsin Rapids, WI

Aggregated across 2 ZIP codes in Wisconsin Rapids.

Population: 35,555 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Wisconsin Rapids, WI is $211,792 — up 6.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $215,700 after a median 47 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,095/month. 11 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with cold wave, hail, inland flooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 1.4% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$211,792

Typical home value

+6.8%

1-year change

47

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$211,792
1-year appreciation
+6.8%
3-year appreciation
+24.9%
5-year appreciation
+47.8%
10-year appreciation
+116.1%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$211,792
House Price Index (state)
483.7 (+4.8% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$215,700
Median list price
$205,950
Median price per sqft
$140
1-year sale-price change
+7.0%
Median days on market
47 days
Homes sold (recent period)
151
For-sale inventory
139
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
Active listings
117
1-year forecast
+5.7%
New listings (monthly)
49

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,095/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$732/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$775/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,014/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,299/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,357/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
98.6 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
18.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.70/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
11
Elementary schools
7
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Charter schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
13.7 : 1
Schools include
Grant Elementary, Grove Elementary, Howe Elementary, Lincoln High, Washington Elementary

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
cold wave, hail, inland flooding, lightning, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
cold wave: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate · inland flooding: Relatively Moderate · heat wave: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims (varies by location)
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
23
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 29% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
50.6%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
45.0°F
Average high
55.5°F
Average low
35.0°F
Annual precipitation
34.8 in
Annual snowfall
50.9 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
4b (extreme annual low -25 to -20°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
7,354
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
7,342

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Ice Age National Scenic Trail (26 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
24
Nearest airport
Swensen Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA) (30 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
6
Hospitals include
ASPIRUS RIVERVIEW HOSPITAL & CLINICS INC, ASPIRUS STEVENS POINT HOSPITAL & CLINICS, INC., TOMAH VA MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.2 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-52 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1971
Housing built before 1970
47.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
16.6%
Median annual property tax
$2,481
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
74.7%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
31,070
Average weekly wage
$1,160
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
156

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Wisconsin RapidsState medianUS median
Typical home value$211,792$311,804$288,527
Median sale price$215,700$322,500$325,000
Median days on market47 days49 days51 days
Typical rent$1,095/mo$1,435/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$2,481$2,994$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Wisconsin Rapids, WI?
$211,792.
What is the median sale price in Wisconsin Rapids, WI?
$215,700.
How long do homes take to sell in Wisconsin Rapids, WI?
Median days on market: 47 days.
What is typical rent in Wisconsin Rapids, WI?
Typical rent: $1,095/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Wisconsin Rapids, WI?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, hail, inland flooding, lightning, tornado.
Is Wisconsin Rapids, WI in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 23 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is X. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Wisconsin Rapids, WI?
Risk to homes is higher than 29% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Wisconsin Rapids, WI?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Wisconsin Rapids, WI?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Wisconsin Rapids, WI?
11 schools (7 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Wisconsin Rapids, WI walkable?
Walkability index: 7.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Wisconsin Rapids, WI?
Regional Price Parity: 98.6 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP codes in Wisconsin Rapids

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