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Crime in Wausau summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Wausau. Key points include:
There were 521 total crimes in Wausau in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Wausau is 1,304.2 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Wausau is 295.4 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Wausau is 1,008.8 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Wausau is -38.46% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Wausau Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Wausau / 100k People |
Wisconsin / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 521 | 1,304.2 | 1,432.6 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 118 | 295.4 | 278.5 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 1 | 2.5 | 4.2 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 6 | 15.0 | 39.4 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 69 | 172.7 | 200.1 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 403 | 1,008.8 | 1,154.1 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 43 | 107.6 | 117.2 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 334 | 836.1 | 875.6 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 26 | 65.1 | 161.3 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Wausau summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Wausau. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Wisconsin. Key points include:
The cost of living in Wausau is 91 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Wausau is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Wausau is $240,743.
The median income in Wausau is $64,389.
Wausau's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Wausau Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Wausau | Wisconsin | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 91 | 98 | 100 |
| Services | 97 | 98 | 100 |
| Groceries | 101 | 100 | 100 |
| Health | 73 | 91 | 100 |
| Housing | 102 | 99 | 100 |
| Transportation | 97 | 102 | 100 |
| Utilities | 99 | 100 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Wausau, WI Weather
The average high in Wausau is 53.0° and the average low is 32.9°.
There are 69.0 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 32.6 inches of precipitation each year with 57.6 inches of snow.
| Stat | Wausau |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 53.0 |
| Average Annual Low | 32.9 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 69.0 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 32.6 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 57.6 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Wausau Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Wausau
The current population in Wausau is 39,996. The population has increased 2.4% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 39,996 | 0.3% |
| 2023 | 39,893 | -0.0% |
| 2022 | 39,906 | 0.4% |
| 2021 | 39,745 | 2.7% |
| 2020 | 38,685 | -0.1% |
| 2019 | 38,735 | -0.2% |
| 2018 | 38,801 | -0.3% |
| 2017 | 38,934 | -0.5% |
| 2016 | 39,138 | -0.2% |
| 2015 | 39,210 | 0.0% |
| 2014 | 39,209 | 0.0% |
| 2013 | 39,207 | 0.1% |
| 2012 | 39,158 | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 39,136 | 0.2% |
| 2010 | 39,040 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Wausau
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Wausau is:
77.6% White with 31,022 White residents.
0.4% African American with 179 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 53 American Indian residents.
10.4% Asian with 4,161 Asian residents.
0.1% Hawaiian with 21 Hawaiian residents.
0.5% Other with 215 Other residents.
5.4% Two Or More with 2,176 Two Or More residents.
5.4% Hispanic with 2,169 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Wausau | WI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 77.6% | 78.6% | 57.4% |
| African American | 0.4% | 5.9% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 10.4% | 2.9% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 5.4% | 3.7% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 5.4% | 8.0% | 19.3% |
Gender in Wausau
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Wausau is 51.4% female with 20,569 female residents.
Wausau is 48.6% male with 19,427 male residents.
| Gender | Wausau | WI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.4% | 49.9% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.6% | 50.1% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Wausau for adults over 25
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3.0% of adults in Wausau completed < 9th grade.
4.0% of adults in Wausau completed 9-12th grade.
30.0% of adults in Wausau completed high school / ged.
20.0% of adults in Wausau completed some college.
12.0% of adults in Wausau completed associate's degree.
20.0% of adults in Wausau completed bachelor's degree.
8.0% of adults in Wausau completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Wausau completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Wausau completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Wausau | WI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 30.0% | 29.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 20.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 12.0% | 11.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 20.0% | 22.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 8.0% | 8.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Wausau, Wisconsin
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5.1% of households in Wausau earn Less than $10,000.
4.0% of households in Wausau earn $10,000 to $14,999.
8.3% of households in Wausau earn $15,000 to $24,999.
9.1% of households in Wausau earn $25,000 to $34,999.
13.3% of households in Wausau earn $35,000 to $49,999.
19.0% of households in Wausau earn $50,000 to $74,999.
14.0% of households in Wausau earn $75,000 to $99,999.
17.2% of households in Wausau earn $100,000 to $149,999.
5.6% of households in Wausau earn $150,000 to $199,999.
4.4% of households in Wausau earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Wausau | WI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.1% | 4.1% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.0% | 3.0% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 8.3% | 5.9% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.1% | 7.2% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.3% | 10.8% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 19.0% | 17.5% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14.0% | 13.8% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 17.2% | 19.1% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.6% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 4.4% | 9.2% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
