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A town of 740 people in Marathon County, Wisconsin
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Town in Wisconsin, United States
740Population
34.8 sq miArea
1,148 ftElevation

Bergen is a town in Marathon County, Wisconsin, United States. It is part of the Wausau, Wisconsin Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 740 at the 2020 census. The unincorporated community of Moon is located partially in the town.

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Most working residents leave Bergen for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Wausau (15%), Marshfield (13%) and Stevens Point (7%). Half commute less than 18 miles.

Wausau
15%
Marshfield
13%
Stevens Point
7%
Weston
5%
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Health in Bergen

B−

Health Grade B−

Healthier than 51% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

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7better than WI

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 25 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Marshfield Medical Center - WestonWeston · 13.8 mi · ER
Bridge Community Health Clinic - Behavioral Health Grand AvenueWausau · 17.1 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthNo shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP code 54455 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Bergen →

Natural hazards in Bergen

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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 61% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves🌪️ Tornadoes
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Bergen has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 81°, a January night drops to 6°, and about 54 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

27° / 9°Winter
54° / 32°Spring
78° / 56°Summer
56° / 36°Fall
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Nearest: Joseph Dessert BranchMosinee · 4.9 miles · 34 hrs a week
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