The Town FilesWood County, Wisconsin
74,004 people. The median home is worth $175,600 (typical Wisconsin town: $256,000) and the median household earns $67,989.
Towns in Wood County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marshfield | 18,929 | $177,800 | $58,407 | 43.2 |
| Wisconsin Rapids | 18,877 | $131,900 | $55,253 | 38.3 |
| Grand Rapids | 7,576 | $223,500 | $96,658 | 50.5 |
| Saratoga | 5,060 | $175,600 | $74,499 | 51.0 |
| Lake Wazeecha | 3,107 | $218,800 | $93,346 | 54.7 |
People and housing
| Wood County | Typical Wisconsin town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $175,600 | $256,000 |
| Median rent | $856 | $951 |
| Median household income | $67,989 | $82,217 |
| Median age | 43.8 | 45.1 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.4% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.8% | 7.2% |
Jobs and pay
36,183 jobs in 2024, average pay $56,502 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 464 storm events in Wood County from 1996 to 2026, with 1 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Wood County has been included in 13 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 4, 2020 | Biological | DR-4520: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3454: Covid-19 |
| August 27, 2019 | Flood | DR-4459: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| October 21, 2010 | Severe Storm | DR-1944: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3249: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| June 18, 2004 | Severe Storm | DR-1526: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).