Wausau, WI GIS Map
Wausau is a city in Marathon County, Wisconsin, with a population of about 39,106. The map below shows its location, boundary and surrounding roads, with federal GIS layers you can turn on for the area.
- County
- Marathon County
- Population
- 39,106
- Elevation
- 1,206 ft
- Coordinates
- 44.9591, -89.6301
- ZIP codes (3)
- 54401, 54402, 54403
- Land area
- 19.2 sq mi
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
About Wausau, WI
Wausau is a city in Marathon County, Wisconsin, United States, and its county seat. It is located on the Wisconsin River in central Wisconsin and had a population of 39,994 at the 2020 census. The Wausau metropolitan statistical area, consisting solely of Marathon County, had a population of 138,013.
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GIS Data for Wausau, WI
The Wausau map loads live federal GIS layers in your browser, so you can check flood zones, terrain, land cover and district boundaries for any address in Wausau without a separate GIS login. Everything below is drawn from public U.S. government data.
Layers you can turn on
FEMA flood zones
National Flood Hazard Layer — flood insurance rate map zones.
Elevation contours and hillshade
USGS 3DEP terrain, so you can read slope and relief.
Land cover
NLCD land cover classes — forest, developed, wetland, water.
School districts
Census TIGER unified and elementary school district boundaries.
ZIP code and county boundaries
Census TIGER ZCTA and county boundary lines.
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Wausau Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
Population
39,996
Households
17,625
Median household income
$64,389
Median age
38.2 years
Median home value
$167,900
Median gross rent
$1,010/mo
Owner-occupied homes
57.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
30.9%
Below poverty level
14.6%
Land area
19.2 sq mi
Population density
2,080 / sq mi
County
Wausau Population Growth
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census and Population Estimates Program (Vintage 2024: April 2020 estimates base and July 1, 2024 estimate).
2010 Census
39,106
April 2020 (estimates base)
40,034
July 2024 estimate
40,262
Change 2010-2020
+2.4%
Change 2020-2024
+0.6%
Photos of Wausau
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Federal Buildings & Leases in Wausau
GSA-managed federal properties in and around Wausau.
| Property | Address | Status | Sq ft | Lease ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Avenue Professional Bldg | 350 Grand Ave, 54403 | Leased | 9,169 | Jul 2032 |
| Dudley Tower | 500 N 1st St, 54403 | Leased | 4,151 | Nov 2026 |
| Dudley Tower | 500 N 1st St, 54403 | Leased | 4,151 | Sep 2026 |
| 200 Washington St. | 200 Washington St, 54403 | Leased | 1,802 | Jul 2033 |
Source: U.S. GSA Inventory of Owned and Leased Properties (data.gov), September 2026.
Soils of Wausau
General soil map unit at the city center: Menahga
Soil Properties
- Drainage class
- Excessively drained
- Hydrologic soil group
- A (high infiltration, low runoff)
- Available water storage (0–150 cm)
- 12.3 cm
- Typical slope
- 3%
- Flooding frequency
- None
Soil Components
- Menahga36%
Entisols · Typic Udipsamments
- Meehan8%
Entisols · Aquic Udipsamments
- Menahga8%
Entisols · Typic Udipsamments
- Friendship7%
Entisols · Typic Udipsamments
- Chetek5%
Alfisols · Inceptic Hapludalfs
- Antigo5%
Alfisols · Haplic Glossudalfs
Source: USDA NRCS U.S. General Soil Map (STATSGO2). General soil map data (1:250,000 scale) is not suitable for site-specific decisions.
Climate of Wausau
30-year averages (1991–2020) from the Wausau Dwtn Ap, Wi weather station, elevation 1,181 ft, 2.3 miles from the city center.
Warmest month
Jul · avg high 80°F
Coldest month
Jan · avg low 7°F
Annual precipitation
33.9 in
Annual snowfall
64.3 in
Average Monthly Temperatures (°F)
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high °F | 23 | 27 | 40 | 54 | 67 | 76 | 80 | 78 | 70 | 56 | 40 | 28 |
| Avg low °F | 7 | 10 | 21 | 32 | 45 | 54 | 59 | 57 | 49 | 37 | 25 | 14 |
| Precip. in | 1.20 | 1.08 | 1.83 | 3.12 | 3.79 | 4.67 | 3.86 | 4.07 | 3.83 | 3.07 | 1.85 | 1.54 |
| Snow in | 14.8 | 12.7 | 8.3 | 6.5 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.9 | 6.5 | 14.4 |
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Conditions at the station may differ from other parts of the city.
Natural Hazard Risk in Wausau
FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Marathon County, compared with all U.S. counties.
Overall risk
Score 87.2 of 100
Expected annual loss
Buildings, population & agriculture
Social vulnerability
Susceptibility to hazard impacts
Community resilience
Ability to prepare & recover
Risk by Hazard
- Cold WaveRelatively High
- LightningRelatively High
- HailRelatively Moderate
- Inland FloodingRelatively Moderate
- TornadoRelatively Moderate
- Winter WeatherRelatively Moderate
- Heat WaveRelatively Low
- LandslideVery Low
- Ice StormRelatively Low
- Strong WindRelatively Moderate
- WildfireVery Low
- EarthquakeVery Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025 release). County-level ratings are relative to other U.S. counties and are not a property-specific assessment.
Wausau FAQ
What county is Wausau in?
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Wausau, Wisconsin is located in Marathon County.
What is the population of Wausau?
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Wausau has a population of about 39,106, making it the number 18 of the 51 Wisconsin cities listed on GIS Map.
What is the elevation of Wausau?
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The elevation of Wausau is approximately 1,206 feet (368 meters) above sea level at the city center.
What ZIP codes are in Wausau?
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ZIP codes for Wausau include 54401, 54402, 54403.
What time zone is Wausau in?
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Wausau is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
How far is Wausau from Madison?
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Wausau is about 131 miles from Madison, the capital of Wisconsin, in a straight line.
How far is Wausau from Milwaukee?
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Wausau is about 158 miles from Milwaukee, the largest city in Wisconsin listed on GIS Map, in a straight line.
What cities are near Wausau?
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Cities near Wausau include Stevens Point, WI (30 miles); Marshfield, WI (33 miles); Rhinelander, WI (48 miles); Minocqua, WI (63 miles); Eagle River, WI (69 miles).
Local notes for Wausau, WI
Questions and local knowledge from people who know the area. Every note is read before it appears here.