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A town of 661 people in Waushara County, Wisconsin
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Town in Wisconsin, United States
661Population
34.9 sq miArea
1,191 ftElevation

Rose is a town in Waushara County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 661 at the 2020 census. The unincorporated community of Heffron is located partially in the town.

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Most working residents leave Rose for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Wild Rose (9%), Plainfield (7%) and Stevens Point (6%). Half commute less than 27 miles.

Wild Rose
9%
Plainfield
7%
Stevens Point
6%
Wautoma
5%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Rose →

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2better than WI·10worse

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

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Thedacare Medical Center - Wild RoseWild Rose · 2.8 mi · ER · rural critical access
Noble Community Clinics - WautomaWautoma · 9.2 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 54984, 54909 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Rose →

Natural hazards in Rose

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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 43% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves🧊 Hail
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Rose has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 81°, a January night drops to 8°, and about 46 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

28° / 11°Winter
55° / 33°Spring
79° / 57°Summer
57° / 37°Fall
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Nearest: Patterson Memorial LibraryWild Rose · 2.9 miles · 43 hrs a week

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