Nekoosa, Wisconsin
City · Population 2,406 · #244 in Wisconsin
About Nekoosa
Nekoosa, WI is a small town located in central Wisconsin, home to 2,406 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Nekoosa is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 3.38 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 712 residents per square mile.
📰 Nekoosa News Today
- Lou Ann Schroer Obituary | Ritchay Funeral Home | Nekoosa, WI Tribute Archive · Aug 16
- Nekoosa Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 23
- 4750 County Line Rd, Nekoosa, WI 54457 Realtor.com · Jul 23
- Nekoosa High School (WI) Baseball MaxPreps · Jul 30
- Wisconsin Rapids, Nekoosa school referendums on April ballot WSAW · Apr 6
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Nekoosa Unique
- The only place in America named Nekoosa — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Part of the fabric of Wisconsin — one of 808 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Nekoosa
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Nekoosa
- Alexander Middle
- Central Wisconsin STEM Academy
- Humke Elementary
- Nekoosa Academy
- Nekoosa High
- WISE Academy
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateWisconsin
TypeCity
Population (2024)2,406
Rank in state#244 of 607
Land area3.38 sq mi
Density712/sq mi
Coordinates44.3132, -89.9079