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Reid

A town of 1,059 people in Marathon County, Wisconsin
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Map of Reid: conserved land, trails and the top places to walk
Conserved land11%2,845 of 26,931 acres
Trails2.2 mi0.1 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves42,686 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

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About Reid

Town in Marathon County, Wisconsin, United States
1,186Population
42.2 sq miArea
1,263 ftElevation

The Town of Reid is located in Marathon County, Wisconsin, United States. It is part of the Wausau, WI Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 1,186 at the 2020 census. The unincorporated communities of Little Eau Claire and Pike Lake are located in the town. The unincorporated community of Bevent is located partially in the town.

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Most working residents leave Reid for work: only 3% work in town. The top destinations are Wausau (18%), Weston (11%) and Schofield (9%). Half commute less than 15 miles.

Wausau
18%
Weston
11%
Schofield
9%
Stevens Point
6%
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Health in Reid

B

Health Grade B

Healthier than 55% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

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≈Just like Wisconsin

No difference on any of 32 measures is outside the margin of error.

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Nothing stands out: Reid tracks Wisconsin closely.

Care nearby

Marshfield Medical Center - WestonWeston · 9.7 mi · ER
Bridge Community Health Clinic - Behavioral Health Grand AvenueWausau · 14.7 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthNo shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 54440, 54476 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Reid →

Natural hazards in Reid

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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Reid 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.

26° / 9°Winter
53° / 31°Spring
78° / 55°Summer
56° / 36°Fall
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Nearest: Hatley BranchHatley · 6.8 miles · 34 hrs a week
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