The Town FilesMarathon County, Wisconsin
138,403 people. The median home is worth $219,600 (typical Wisconsin town: $256,000) and the median household earns $77,884.
Towns in Marathon County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wausau | 39,994 | $167,900 | $64,389 | 38.2 |
| Weston | 15,723 | $229,300 | $78,207 | 41.3 |
| Kronenwetter | 8,353 | $273,300 | $115,044 | 40.4 |
| Rib Mountain | 6,061 | $255,900 | $94,294 | 48.6 |
| Rothschild | 5,567 | $203,600 | $88,261 | 38.6 |
| Mosinee | 4,452 | $156,100 | $73,479 | 32.9 |
| Maine | 2,613 | $277,500 | $110,721 | 48.0 |
| Stettin | 2,580 | $370,100 | $104,697 | 40.4 |
People and housing
| Marathon County | Typical Wisconsin town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $219,600 | $256,000 |
| Median rent | $999 | $951 |
| Median household income | $77,884 | $82,217 |
| Median age | 41.3 | 45.1 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 28.1% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.7% | 7.2% |
Jobs and pay
70,626 jobs in 2024, average pay $57,976 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 753 storm events in Marathon County from 1996 to 2026, with 2 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Marathon County has been included in 12 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2026 | Flood | DR-4923: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| April 4, 2020 | Biological | DR-4520: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3454: Covid-19 |
| October 21, 2010 | Severe Storm | DR-1944: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3249: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| June 18, 2004 | Severe Storm | DR-1526: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).