There are 17 independent living communities serving Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. This includes 3 communities in Wisconsin Rapids and 14 nearby. The daily costs of independent living in Wisconsin range from $17 up to $179, with a mean cost running approximately $71. The per month expense averages around $2,117 and ranges between $501 and $5,362. Annually, the mean cost is around $25,410, which is above the US average of $23,100.
Wisconsin Rapids is a small city in Wisconsin. It is located within Wood County. The encompassing metro area is home to 1,281,294 inhabitants, but there are 34,763 residing within the city itself. 31% of the population are over the age of 55.
Wisconsin Rapids has a good SeniorScore™ of 70. The city has a mean per capita income of $24,000 and a mean household income is $47,000 (the Wisconsin state average is $52,000). The average home price in Wisconsin Rapids is $157,500, which is lower than the state average of $234,000. The city has an average unemployment rate of about 6.85%.
Wisconsin Rapids has harsh average temperatures, with very cold winters and calm summers. The area receives low levels of rainfall each year. In relation to other American cities, Wisconsin Rapids has above average air quality and a very low crime rate.