Livability Score

75
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A-

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Entertainment (8) A+
Rogers Cinema
Cinema
South Wood County Historical Society Museum
Museum
Stoney Birch Studio
Art Gallery
Wisconsin Rapids Municipal Zoo
Zoo
Performing Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Central Wisconsin Cultural Center
Theatre Arts
Bowlmor Lanes
Bowling Alley
Food and Drink (29) C+
Mulligan's Irish Pub
Bar
Hollyrocks
Bar
Bottoms Up
Bar
Whiskey Rapids Saloon
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Taco John's
Fast Food
Dairy Treat
Sweets
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
King Cone
Sweets
Taco Bell & KFC
Fast Food
KFC / Taco Bell
Fast Food
Hardee's
Fast Food
Checkers
Fast Food
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
Fast Food
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Kelly's Liquor
Alcohol
Johnny's Restaurant and Bar
Bar
Culver's
Fast Food
Washington Fields Concession Stand
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Fitness (3) F
People's Fitness Club
Gym
Anytime Fitness
Gym
South Wood County YMCA
Gym
Shape Into Fitness
Gym
Groceries (6) F
Family Natural Foods
Grocery Store
IGA
Grocery Store
Aldi
Grocery Store
IGA
Grocery Store
Pick 'n Save
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Parks (41) A+
Veterans Memorial Park
Park
Mead Rapids View Park
Park
Gaynor Park
Park
Legion Park
Park
Witter Park
Park
Demitz Park
Park
Mead Athletic Field
Park
Lyon Park
Park
Sand Lot Park
Park
Robinson Park
Park
Wisconsin Rapids Municipal Zoo
Park
Rapids Municipal Zoo
Park
Ben Hansen Park
Park
Aubey Park
Park
Nepco Lake County Park
Park
Ripple Creek Park
Park
Park
Park
Ripple Creek Park
Park
Edwards Alexander Memorial Park
Park
Shops (49) A+
Trading Post
Gift Shop
Diva's Downtown Parlor
Beauty
Infinitech
Electronics
Paul Gross Jewelers
Fashion
Dollar General
Discount Store
Zensations Spa
Beauty
Tresses Hair Salon
Hairdresser
Bride's World
Clothing
Four Guys Formalwear
Clothing
Kathy's Bridal Boutique
Clothing
Dollar General
Discount Store
Kwik Trip
Convenience Store
The Cotton Thimble
Fabric
Bring's Cycle and Fitness
Bicycle
Home Furniture
Furniture
Boost Mobile
Electronics
The Cutting Edge
Hairdresser
Shoe Sensation
Shoes
Bread and Butter Shop
Convenience Store
Cost Cutters
Hairdresser
Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
Cupid's Corner
Clothing
Hair Experts
Hairdresser
Sears
Department Store
Cricket Wireless
Electronics
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Wisconsin Rapids.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations
F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0%
F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Wisconsin Rapids is 81/100 - which is 16% lower than Wisconsin.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
A+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
C-
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crime D+

Wisconsin Rapids crime rates are 2,520 per 100k, which is 50% higher than Wisconsin
Property Crime
2,092 crimes per 100k
D+
Violent Crime
428 crimes per 100k
D
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employment F

The median income in Wisconsin Rapids is $44,585 - which is 18% lower than Wisconsin.
Med. Household Income
$44,585
F
Unemployment Rate
4.5%
D-
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health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (16)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
A+
Wisconsin Rapids Police
Police
Wisconsin Rapids Police Department
Police
VA Clinic
Clinic
O'Leary Orthodontics
Dentist
Aspirus Riverview Hospital
Hospital
Wisconsin Rapids Fire Department
Fire Station
Riverhill Dental Associates
Dentist
Hughes Family Dental
Dentist
Planned Parenthood
Clinic
Wisconsin Rapids Fire Department
Fire Station
Aspirus Doctors Clinic
Clinic
Eye Clinic of Wisconsin
Clinic
Marshfield Clinic Wisconsin Rapids Center
Clinic
Midwest Dental
Dentist
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Daly Drug
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
A+
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housing A+

Wisconsin Rapids home prices are $89,500 - which is 46% lower than Wisconsin
Home Price
$89,500
F
Home Appreciation Rate
5%
B
Home Affordability
2x (home price to income ratio)
A+
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schools C+

The Wisconsin Rapids graduation rate is 86% - which is 2% lower than Wisconsin
School Test Scores
39%
F
High School Grad. Rates
86%
C+
Elementary Schools (14) A+
Howe Elementary
Our Lady Queen Of Heaven Elementary School
Assumption Middle School
St Pauls Evangelical Lutheran School
Immanuel Lutheran School
Mead Elementary Charter School
St Vincent De Paul School
Grove Elementary
Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle
Washington Elementary
Woodside Elementary
Port Edwards Elementary
John Edwards Middle
High Schools (4) C-
East Junior High
Assumption High School
Lincoln High
River Cities High
John Edwards High
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ratings C-

Wisconsin Rapids has an overall rating of 61% from 5 reviews.
User Reviews (2)
From AreaVibes
C+
User Surveys (3)
From AreaVibes
D-
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Wisconsin Rapids Area Facts

  • Wisconsin Rapids has a Livability Score of 75/100, which is considered excellent
  • Wisconsin Rapids crime rates are 50% higher than the Wisconsin average
  • Cost of living in Wisconsin Rapids is 16% lower than the Wisconsin average
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Was Once a Vibrant Small City 2 rating By Anonymous ( Apr 27, 2019) This small city was once an excellent city to relocate to. It was very dependent on locally owned paper business. Since the Mead family has given up ownership, outside owners have made life difficult, it has been a 20 year change. The people are goodhearted but stressed. The sch ...Read More ools were extremely good, but the lower tax base affects the population of both students and available staff. For a small place, they have an exceptionally good PAC centre, created through effort of local teachers, town leaders and an exceptional financial gift from a Mead family member that had never lived there but honored his family history in this way, truly generous and indicative of the spirit the citizens used to have. Families have created and maintained an ice facility right next to PAC center. Hockey is big in this sports loving city. The rink is very well managed and offers an outlet for the children in ice related sport.The schools have many classes of 30 or more students in better schools, lower sizes in some. Civility has declined , Walmart is the only major store there. Local small businesses in gifts and food gamely try to carry on. Liquor stores and bars do well. It is a refuge to old people and actively recruits them, as they have dependable income of sorts. Chain drug stores survive. Houses are DIRT CHEAP. A $250,000home in Stevens Point, a nearby city is about $140,000 in Wisconsin Rapids. Commuters live in Wisconsin Rapids but work, shop, attend the arts, and so on in nearby towns. Of course, houses are not an investment and will have poor resale. You choose. Park system is very nice, water activities are plentiful, nearby small town cranberry businesses are booming but do not pay well for regular labor, downtown used to be exciting but now doesn't exist, mall is being reused for older people center , not torn down. Second mall has just lost Shopko, its only large anchor. Primarily chain store restaurants and bars with food with couple exceptions. If you are very old, like sedateness, love observing nature and pretty water and do not mind traveling to 20-25 miles for any variety in shopping, dining, entertainment (outside of local say 10 year old dancers or youth hockey or Jr. High ball game) or selection, this is a nice out of the way place to live. But there are trade offs. We all once adored this town , so maybe if you never knew what it could be you wouldn't mind this quiet , elder haven of a spot. Read Less
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 16, 2018) Wisconsin Rapids, WI - The Heart of Cranberry Country
My family and I moved to the city of Wisconsin Rapids, WI in late September last year. During the time of our move, we had the wonderful opportunity to see and smell the cranberries in season. Living here in Wisconsin Rapids w
...Read More e found out that it is famous for being in close to where cranberries grow along the river. We also later that year had the opportunity to see how electrifying the community is; the annual ice skating and snowmobiling activities with my family was so much fun. Shopping is just minutes away and is always fun filled.

The school system here is great and the community really comes together and supports one another. This city has a mid-western charm about it that can not be beat. From watching the local birds and wildlife to experiencing the famous Wisconsin cheese products; everything here seems so enjoyable and family oriented. Occasionally, my husband and I go out for a night of dining and sometimes we stop at the local Ho-Chunk Gaming Nekoosa gaming facility. One of the best areas to go in Wisconsin Rapids is Rubi Reds; here you can taste, pick, and enjoy delicious and sweet cranberries. Another place to go is Blu Play Café, here the family can dine and play games. Blu Play Café is a great family outing location. Read Less
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      A- Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Wisconsin Rapids? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Veterans Memorial Park
      Mead Rapids View Park
      Gaynor Park
      Legion Park
      Witter Park
      Demitz Park
      Mead Athletic Field
      Lyon Park

      Entertainment

      Rogers Cinema
      South Wood County Historical Society Museum
      Stoney Birch Studio
      Wisconsin Rapids Municipal Zoo
      Performing Arts Center
      Central Wisconsin Cultural Center
      Bowlmor Lanes

      Food & Drink

      Mulligan's Irish Pub
      Hollyrocks
      Bottoms Up
      Whiskey Rapids Saloon
      Subway
      Dairy Queen
      Taco John's
      Dairy Treat

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Wisconsin Rapids? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Wisconsin Rapids.
      Drive to Work
      83%

      7% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Wisconsin Rapids a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Aspirus Riverview Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Daly Drug
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors