Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin · ZIP 54494

Wisconsin Rapids — ZIP 54494

Wisconsin Rapids (54494) scores 41/100 — Below Average for Wisconsin Rapids. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $240K.

Overall NeighborScore

FBelow Average

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index25/100

Violent crime share13%

Property crime share87%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index60/100

Avg math proficiency42%

Avg reading proficiency36%

Schools nearby8

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index60/100

Typical home value$240K

Median rent$1,131/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$240K

Median Rent

$1,131/mo

Days on Market

—

Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 7 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

589

Violent Crime

148

Property Crime

441

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Wood County, Wisconsin (2024). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
Washington Elementary	KG–05	322	57%	37%
Howe Elementary	KG–05	336	52%	42%
Grant Elementary	PK–05	267	52%	37%
Woodside Elementary	PK–05	354	47%	42%
Grove Elementary	PK–05	178	32%	22%
Lincoln High	09–12	1,337	27%	29%
Central Oaks Academy	PK–08	88	25%	45%
WRPS / Pitsch Early Learning	PK–PK	208	Not reported	Not reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

27,516

Median Income

$73K

Homeownership

78%

Median Age

46.1 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 54494 has a reported-crime score of 25/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 54494 has a school score of 60/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 54494 is approximately $240K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 54494 in Wisconsin Rapids has an overall NeighborScore of 41/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.