Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin

About Wisconsin Rapids

Wisconsin Rapids is a close-knit town in central Wisconsin with an estimated population of 18,675.

Wisconsin Rapids holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 13.9 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,344 residents per square mile.

📰 Wisconsin Rapids News Today

• Applebee's and IHOP set opening date for Wisconsin Rapids restaurant Daily Tribune Media · Aug 18
• Counselors at Wisconsin Rapids high school Friday following fatal crash that killed 16-year-old student WSAW · Aug 14
• Wood County crash leaves Wisconsin Rapids teen dead, three hospitalized Wausau Pilot & Review · Aug 13
• Wisconsin Rapids man sentenced to prison for sexual assault and possession of child pornography Wisconsin Rapids City Times · Aug 18
• Wisconsin Rapids' historic paper mill site could become a data center. Residents aren't happy. WPR · Aug 4

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Wisconsin Rapids Unique

• The only place in America named Wisconsin Rapids — 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

• Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 18,675.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 5 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Wisconsin Rapids

• Pizza Hut — pizza
• The BBQ Shack Bar & Grill — barbecue
• American Table Family Restaurant
• Andy's Bar and Grille — american
• Baker Street Grill
• Blu Play Cafe — american
• China Palace — chinese
• Chips Hamburgers — burger
• Four Star Restaurant — american
• Freddie

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• South Wood County Historical Society Museum · Museum
• Stoney Birch Studio · Art gallery
• Wisconsin Rapids Municipal Zoo · Zoo

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Wisconsin Rapids

• Demitz Park reviews ★
• Gaynor Park reviews ★
• Karen Bingham Memorial Garden · Garden reviews ★
• Legion Park reviews ★
• Lyon Park reviews ★
• Mead Athletic Field reviews ★
• Mead Rapids View Park reviews ★
• Rapids Municipal Zoo reviews ★
• Robinson Park reviews ★
• Sand Lot Park reviews ★
• Veterans Memorial Park reviews ★
• Wisconsin Rapids Municipal Zoo · Zoo reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Wisconsin Rapids

• Central Oaks Academy
• Grant Elementary
• Grove Elementary
• Howe Elementary
• Lincoln High
• Mead Elementary
• Pitsch Early Learning Center
• River Cities High
• Washington Elementary
• Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle
• Woodside Elementary

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare

• Aspirus Riverview Hospital & Clinics Inc ★★★ (3/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER

Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Wisconsin Rapids

🏘️ Nearby Communities