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Guenther

A town of 358 people in Marathon County, Wisconsin
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Conserved land20%4,497 of 22,084 acres
Trails1.8 mi0.1 mi per sq mi
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About Guenther

Town in Wisconsin, United States
358Population
34.7 sq miArea
1,165 ftElevation

Guenther is a town in Marathon County, Wisconsin, United States. It is part of the Wausau, Wisconsin Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 358 at the 2020 census. The unincorporated communities of Ashley and Rocky Corners are located partially in the town.

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Most working residents leave Guenther for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Wausau (21%), Marshfield (12%) and Mosinee (7%). Half commute less than 19 miles.

Wausau
21%
Marshfield
12%
Mosinee
7%
Schofield
5%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Guenther →

Health in Guenther

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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 · 11.2 mi · ER
Noble Community Clinics - Stevens PointStevens Point · 14.1 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 Guenther →

Natural hazards in Guenther

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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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Guenther has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 80°, a January night drops to 6°, and about 54 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

27° / 10°Winter
54° / 32°Spring
78° / 56°Summer
56° / 36°Fall
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Nearest: Joseph Dessert BranchMosinee · 8.7 miles · 34 hrs a week
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