NekoosaWI
A town of 2,420. Healthier than 84% of U.S. towns.
What makes Nekoosa stand out
The 3 things Nekoosa does most differently from other towns.
Nekoosa’s report card
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Nekoosa. Another town gets a different order.
Healthier than 16% of U.S. towns
Nekoosa beats the Wisconsin average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 15.
| What stands out | Nekoosa | WI |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 20.7% | 9.9% |
| More adults with COPD | 9.4% | 6.5% |
| More smokers | 18.7% | 13.6% |
Very high risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 81% of U.S. communities.
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Nekoosa has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to 7°, and about 48 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
Nekoosa’s public schools outperform 36% of Wisconsin districts
The public schools Nekoosa’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 64% of Wisconsin’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Humke Elementary | PK–3 | 313 | D |
| Alexander Middle | 4–8 | 326 | C− |
| Central Wisconsin STEM Academy | 6–8 | 32 | C− |
| Nekoosa High | 9–12 | 285 | C |
| Nekoosa Academy | 9–12 | 23 | Not graded |
| WISE Academy | PK–12 | 218 | Not graded |
A typical Nekoosa home is worth about $277K
The typical Nekoosa home is worth about $277,000, up 4.5% in a year, 18% below the Wisconsin typical home.
Typical home value
About one in nine working residents works right in Nekoosa
Most working residents leave Nekoosa for work: only 11% work in town. The top destinations are Wisconsin Rapids (23%), Port Edwards (4%) and Stevens Point (4%). Half commute less than 21 miles.
Where working residents work
Crime reported in Nekoosa
Nekoosa's reported crime rate is well below Wisconsin's. Most reported incidents are property crimes, mainly thefts. Violent crime is rare: 2 reported in 2025.
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Property crime per 1,000 residents
2.7% of Nekoosa is conserved land
2.0 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Riverside Park | 1.2 mi | 40 |
| 2. Nekoosa Skate Park | — | 14 |
About Nekoosa
City in Wisconsin, United States
Nekoosa is a city in Wood County, Wisconsin, United States. Its name derives from the Ho-Chunk word, "Nįįkuusra", "Nakrusa", or "Nįkusara" which translates to "running water". The population was 2,449 at the 2020 census.
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- Population
- 2,449
- Area
- 3.4 sq mi
- Elevation
- 951 ft
- ZIP code
- 54457
Nekoosa’s neighbors
3 towns share a border with Nekoosa.