About Marathon County

Marathon is a county in the Wausau Metropolitan area. It has a population of 138,612 and a population density of 88, which is 7% below the national average. It has a median age of 41, which is 1 year below the Wausau Metro median age and 2 years above the national average.


Marathon County has a median home value of $230,934, which is 2% above the Metro average.The average rent of $864 is 6% above the metro average rent and 59% below the national average rent The average household income in Marathon County is $74,141 , which is 5% below the national average of household income.

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$230,934Median Home Value
$225,896 Wausau Metro Area
$864Median Rent
$809 Wausau Metro Area
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Marathon County's population is made up of 55% married, 29% single, 10% divorced and 6% widowed. Baby Boomers make up the largest percentage of the population at 40%, while Millennials have the second largest segment at 24%. Homeowners make up 73% of the population in Marathon County.

138,612Population
138,612 Wausau Metro Area
88Population Density
  • 50% Male
  • 50% Female
41 Median Age
42 Wausau Metro Area
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The Per Capita income in Marathon County is $40,621. The Median Household Income is $74,141

$40,621Income Per Capita
$40,621 Wausau Metro Area
$74,141Median Household Income
$74,141 Wausau Metro Area
10% Poverty Rate
10% Wausau Metro Area
2% Unemployment Rate
2% Wausau Metro Area
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Amenities in Marathon County
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$230,934Median Home Value
$225,896 Wausau Metro Area
$864Median Rent
$809 Wausau Metro Area
2Average Household Size
2 Wausau Metro Area

Occupancy Type

Renters
27%
Home Owners
73%
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315
Cost of Living
120
Metro Area
National Cost of Living Index is 100 where if the Cost of living is 90 its lower than US Average and if the Cost of Living is 150 its higher than US Average
717
Housing
195
San Fransisco Metro Area
130
Goods and Services
111
San Fransisco Metro Area
Today’s Weather
66°F
Mostly Clear
Weather Highlights
Summers: July high temperature is around 80°F
Winters: January low temperature is around 41°F
Rains: Gets Average 17 Inches of rains every year
Snow: Palo Alto doesn’t get snow

Mosinee town crime index is 19 which is lower than the national average.

19
Crime Index
100
National Crime Index

Crime Index represents the risk of crime occurring in a area and is measured against national index of 100. If the Crime Index of an area is above 100 the crime in that area is relatively higher when compared to US. If the Crime Index of an area is below 100 the crime in that area is lower when compared to US.

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