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A town of 614 people in Marathon County, Wisconsin
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Conserved land1.2%264 of 21,653 acres
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About Bern

Town in Wisconsin, United States
614Population
34.1 sq miArea
1,434 ftElevation

Bern is a town in Marathon County, Wisconsin, United States. It is part of the Wausau, Wisconsin Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 614 at the 2020 census. The unincorporated community of Gad is located partially in the town.

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Most working residents leave Bern for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Wausau (15%), Athens (10%) and Marathon City (7%). Half commute less than 22 miles.

Wausau
15%
Athens
10%
Marathon City
7%
Medford
7%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Bern →

Health in Bern

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7worse than WI

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

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Care nearby

Aspirus Medford Hospital & ClinicsMedford · 11.6 mi · ER · rural critical access
Family Health Center - Medford Dental CenterMedford · 12 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthNo shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 54411, 54451 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Bern →

Natural hazards in Bern

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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 29% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves🌪️ Tornadoes
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Bern has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 79°, a January night drops to 4°, and about 51 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

25° / 7°Winter
52° / 30°Spring
77° / 54°Summer
54° / 35°Fall
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Nearest: Athens BranchAthens · 5.2 miles · 34 hrs a week
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