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A town of 553 people in Marathon County, Wisconsin
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Town in Wisconsin, United States
553Population
36.6 sq miArea
1,201 ftElevation

Franzen is a town in Marathon County, Wisconsin, United States. It is part of the Wausau, Wisconsin Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 553 at the 2020 census. The unincorporated communities of Galloway and Holt are located in the town.

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Most working residents leave Franzen for work: only 4% work in town. The top destinations are Wausau (19%), Schofield (8%) and Weston (8%). Half commute less than 23 miles.

Wausau
19%
Schofield
8%
Weston
8%
Stevens Point
5%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Franzen →

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1better than WI·11worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 20 are too close to call.

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Marshfield Medical Center - WestonWeston · 17.9 mi · ER
Noble Community Clinics - Stevens PointStevens Point · 19.2 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthNo shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 54499, 54427 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Franzen →

Natural hazards in Franzen

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

🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves🌪️ Tornadoes
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Franzen →

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Franzen 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: Rosholt BranchRosholt · 6.8 miles · 24 hrs a week

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