Wood County, WI
Living in Wood County
Bikeability28
Walkability34
Commute86
Public Transit13
Affordability88
Public Safety94
Airports5
Hospitals71
Colleges75
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools40
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
73kPopulation-1.5k (2010–19)
44 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
22%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
61%Family Households-5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black1%
Caucasian92%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school7%
High school graduate38%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree8%
Households
Family household61%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$55kMedian Household Income+$7.7k (2010–19)
90%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
21 mi Average Commute
88%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K19%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector72%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation22%
Mgt, science, and arts33%
Military<1%
Sales and office19%
Service16%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van92%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$132kMedian Home Value+$15k (2010–19)
14%Built 2000 or Later
$583Median Monthly Rent+$130 (2010–19)
67%Owner-Occupied-5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached75%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home4%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier18%
Home Value
Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K27%
$100K to $149K26%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity12%
Fuel oil, kerosene5%
LP gas14%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas62%
Wood6%
Crime
Violent Crime in Wood County
United States45
Wisconsin35
Property Crime in Wood County
United States48
Wisconsin37
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (46%)(50%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton38%
Donald Trump57%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 14 | 1 | 10 |
| Feb | 18 | 1 | 9 |
| Mar | 30 | 2 | 8 |
| Apr | 44 | 3 | 2 |
| May | 55 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 65 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 46 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 32 | 2 | 3 |
| Dec | 19 | 1 | 13 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Wood County
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding25
Tornado12
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Wood County, WI
Private Schools
Private Schools near Wood County, WI
Bethel Junior Academy
6 miles, NW
St Pauls Evangelical Lutheran School
11 miles, SE
Our Lady Queen of Heaven Elementary School
11 miles, SE
Trinity Lutheran School
11 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Wood County, WI
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
24 miles, E
Ripon College
73 miles, SE
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
74 miles, SW
East-West University
75 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Wood County, WI
Aspirus Riverview Hospital & Clinics Inc
12 miles, SE
Norwood Health Center
16 miles, N
Marshfield Medical Center
16 miles, NW
St Michael's Hospital
24 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Wood County, WI
Central Wisconsin Airport
28 miles, NE
La Crosse Regional Airport
73 miles, SW
Chippewa Valley Regional Airport
76 miles, W
Appleton International Airport
76 miles, E