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Lake Wazeecha, Wisconsin

Lake Wazeecha is a community of 2,850 people in Wood County, Wisconsin.

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Population2,850 +32.6% since 2019
Elevation1,033 ft 315 m
Land area4.2 sq mi
ZIP code54494
Nearest airportSouth Wood County Airport (ISW) 4 mi

Why visit Lake Wazeecha

Townapedia lists 5 parks and trails, 1 place to eat and 2 places to stay in and around town.

Highlights include Gaynor Park and Robinson Park.

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 81°F; January lows average 5°F.

About Lake Wazeecha

Lake Wazeecha is a census-designated place (CDP) in the town of Grand Rapids, Wood County, Wisconsin, United States. As of the 2020 census, Lake Wazeecha had a population of 3,107.

From the Wikipedia article Lake Wazeecha, Wisconsin (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Parks, trails and playgrounds5

Gaynor Park

Park · 3.9 mi

Urban park in Wisconsin Rapids

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Robinson Park

Park · 3.2 mi

Park in Wood County, Wisconsin, United States of America

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South Wood County Park

Park · 0.5 mi

711 South Park Road, Wisconsin Rapids

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Weslan Park

Park · 1.9 mi

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White Sands Beach

Beach · 0.5 mi

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Restaurants and cafes1

Kellner International

Diner · American · 1.4 mi

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Where to stay2

South Wood County Park Campground

Campground · 0.6 mi

6411 South Park Road, Wisconsin Rapids

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Camp Sacajawea

Campground · 1.6 mi

3910 Chestnut Street, Wisconsin Rapids

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Schools, colleges and libraries16

Grant Elementary School

School · 1.8 mi

8511 County Road WW

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Central Oaks Academy

School · 3.7 mi

311 Lincoln Street, Wisconsin Rapids

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Grant Elementary

School · 1.8 mi

8511 County Road Ww, Wisconsin Rapids

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Grove Elementary

School · 3.7 mi

471 Grove Ave, Wisconsin Rapids

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Howe Elementary

School · 3.6 mi

221 8Th St N, Wisconsin Rapids

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John Edwards High

School · 5.8 mi

801 2Nd St, Port Edwards

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John Edwards Middle

School · 5.8 mi

801 2Nd St, Port Edwards

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Lincoln High

School · 2.8 mi

1801 16Th St S, Wisconsin Rapids

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Mead Elementary

School · 4.9 mi

241 17Th Ave S, Wisconsin Rapids

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Pitsch Early Learning Center

School · 3.0 mi

501 17Th Street South, Wisconsin Rapids

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Port Edwards Ed Heuer Elementary School

School · 5.9 mi

951 5Th St, Port Edwards

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River Cities High

School · 0.9 mi

2390 48Th St S, Wisconsin Rapids

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4 more on the map.

Map of Lake Wazeecha

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Climate by month

0°20°40°60°80°January: 1.1 in of rainFebruary: 1.1 in of rainMarch: 1.8 in of rainApril: 3.3 in of rainMay: 3.9 in of rainJune: 4.8 in of rainJuly: 3.8 in of rainAugust: 4.0 in of rainSeptember: 3.4 in of rainOctober: 2.8 in of rainNovember: 1.8 in of rainDecember: 1.5 in of rainJanuary: 24°FFebruary: 29°FMarch: 41°FApril: 56°FMay: 68°FJune: 78°FJuly: 81°FAugust: 79°FSeptember: 71°FOctober: 58°FNovember: 42°FDecember: 30°FJanuary: 5°FFebruary: 8°FMarch: 19°FApril: 31°FMay: 44°FJune: 54°FJuly: 58°FAugust: 56°FSeptember: 47°FOctober: 36°FNovember: 23°FDecember: 12°FJFMAMJJASOND
Average high Average low Rain
Monthly table
MonthHighLowRain
Jan24°F5°F1.1 in
Feb29°F8°F1.1 in
Mar41°F19°F1.8 in
Apr56°F31°F3.3 in
May68°F44°F3.9 in
Jun78°F54°F4.8 in
Jul81°F58°F3.8 in
Aug79°F56°F4.0 in
Sep71°F47°F3.4 in
Oct58°F36°F2.8 in
Nov42°F23°F1.8 in
Dec30°F12°F1.5 in

U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Wisconsin Rapids (3 mi away), NOAA NCEI.

People and cost of living

$93,346median household income
$218,800median home value
$712median monthly rent
54.7median age
29.6%of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher
87.6%of homes are owner-occupied
22.6 minaverage commute
Age of residents
Under 1814%18 to 3413%35 to 6444%65 and over29%

American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.

Disaster history

Wood County has had 9 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.

  • 2020-04-04: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
  • 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
  • 2019-08-27: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Flood)
  • 2010-10-21: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
  • 2005-09-13: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
  • 2004-06-18: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)

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Getting there and nearby towns

South Wood County Airport (ISW) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 4 miles away.

Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.

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