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Elderon

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About Elderon

Village in Wisconsin, United States
161Population
1.2 sq miArea
1,253 ftElevation

Elderon is a village in Marathon County, Wisconsin, United States. It is part of the Wausau, Wisconsin Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 161 at the 2020 census.

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ZIP code54429
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Housing in Elderon

$190K Median sale price · Redfin, February 2026

The median sale price was $190,000 in February 2026.

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Most working residents leave Elderon for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Wausau (16%), Schofield (8%) and Reid (8%). Half commute less than 22 miles.

Wausau
16%
Schofield
8%
Reid
8%
Rothschild
5%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Elderon →

Health in Elderon

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4worse than WI

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 28 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Marshfield Medical Center - WestonWeston · 17.6 mi · ER
Bridge Community Health Clinic - Behavioral Health Grand AvenueWausau · 22.1 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthNo shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Elderon · CMS · HRSAHealth in Elderon →

Natural hazards in Elderon

32
Low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 32% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves🌪️ Tornadoes
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Elderon has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 80°, a January night drops to 6°, and about 64 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

27° / 9°Winter
54° / 31°Spring
78° / 55°Summer
56° / 36°Fall
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Nearest: Wittenberg BranchWittenberg · 4.9 miles · 33 hrs a week

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