About Wood County

Wood is a county in the Wausau Metropolitan area. It has a population of 73,939 and a population density of 92, which is 2% below the national average. It has a median age of 44, which is 2 years above the Wausau Metro median age and 5 years above the national average.


Wood County has a median home value of $194,247, which is 14% below the Metro average.The average rent of $801 is 1% below the metro average rent and 62% below the national average rent The average household income in Wood County is $66,461 , which is 10% below the Metro average household income and 14% below the national average of household income.

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$194,247Median Home Value
$225,896 Wausau Metro Area
$801Median Rent
$809 Wausau Metro Area

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Wood County's population is made up of 53% married, 29% single, 12% divorced and 6% widowed. Baby Boomers make up the largest percentage of the population at 43%, while Gen Z have the second largest segment at 23%. Homeowners make up 74% of the population in Wood County.

73,939Population
138,612 Wausau Metro Area
92Population Density
  • 50% Male
  • 50% Female
44 Median Age
42 Wausau Metro Area
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The Per Capita income in Wood County is $35,055. The Median Household Income is $66,461

$35,055Income Per Capita
$40,621 Wausau Metro Area
$66,461Median Household Income
$74,141 Wausau Metro Area
9% Poverty Rate
10% Wausau Metro Area
4% Unemployment Rate
2% Wausau Metro Area
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Amenities in Wood County
Trader Joe’s
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Trader Joe’s, 855 El Camino Real, Palo Alto
Distance from Downtown 0.5 Miles
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Trader Joe’s, 855 El Camino Real, Palo Alto
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Trader Joe’s, 855 El Camino Real, Palo Alto
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Trader Joe’s, 855 El Camino Real, Palo Alto
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See Detailed Amenities Data for Wood County
$194,247Median Home Value
$225,896 Wausau Metro Area
$801Median Rent
$809 Wausau Metro Area
2Average Household Size
2 Wausau Metro Area

Occupancy Type

Renters
26%
Home Owners
74%
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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

Cary crime index is 27 which is lower than the national average.

27
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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