Rothschild, Wisconsin
Rothschild is a village of 5,600 people in Marathon County, Wisconsin.
Why visit Rothschild
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 18 parks and trails, 24 places to eat, 7 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Marcus Cedar Creek Cinema, Rothschild Pavilion and Wausau Country Club.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 80°F; January lows average 7°F, and about 64 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Rothschild
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Rothschild
Rothschild is a village in Marathon County, Wisconsin, United States. It is part of the Wausau, Wisconsin Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 5,567 at the 2020 census. Rothschild is the northern terminus of Interstate 39, which starts in Normal, Illinois.
From the Wikipedia article Rothschild, Wisconsin (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Marcus Cedar Creek Cinema
Cinema and theater · 0.9 mi
10101 Market Street, Rothschild
Museums and landmarks1
Rothschild Pavilion
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Dance hall in Rothschild, Wisconsin, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds18
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6 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes24
ReLocation Pub and Eatery
Restaurant · 1.1 mi
1801 County Road Xx, Kronenwetter
Mo 15:00-21:00, Tu 15:00-22:00, We 11:00-22:00, Th 15:00-22:00,...
Sam's Pizza of Schofield
Restaurant · Pizza · 2.2 mi
5811 Business US-51, Schofield
The Palms Supper Club
Restaurant · Steak House · 2.1 mi
5912 Business US-51, Schofield
Bamboo Hut Chinese & Thai Cuisine
Restaurant · 1.9 mi
1122 East Grand Avenue, Rothschild
12 more on the map.
Where to stay7
BEST WESTERN PLUS Wausau-Rothschild Hotel
Motel and hotel · 1.1 mi
803 Industrial Park Avenue, Rothschild
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Wausau-Rothschild
Motel and hotel · 0.9 mi
1000 Imperial Avenue, Rothschild
Churches and places of worship10
Bethlehem Lutheran Church
Church · Lutheran · 2.1 mi
1901 Kowalski Road, Kronenwetter
Covenant Community Presbyterian Church
Church · Presbyterian · 1.3 mi
1806 Weston Avenue, Rothschild
Highland United Methodist Church
Church · United Methodist · 1.1 mi
707 3rd Street, Rothschild
Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church
Church · Lutheran · 0.7 mi
503 Schmidt Avenue, Rothschild
Mt. Olive Lutheran Church
Church · Lutheran · 2.3 mi
6205 Alderson Street, Weston
St. Therese of the Child Jesus Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.9 mi
113 Kort Street, Rothschild
Shopping6
Gas and EV charging5
Schools, colleges and libraries24
Healthcare4
Marshfield Clinic Weston Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.3 mi
3501 Cranberry Boulevard, Weston
Aspirus Kronenwetter Clinic
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.1 mi
1881 County Road Xx, Kronenwetter
Map of Rothschild
101 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23°F | 7°F | 1.2 in | 14.8 in |
| Feb | 27°F | 10°F | 1.1 in | 12.7 in |
| Mar | 40°F | 21°F | 1.8 in | 8.3 in |
| Apr | 54°F | 32°F | 3.1 in | 6.5 in |
| May | 67°F | 45°F | 3.8 in | 0.2 in |
| Jun | 76°F | 54°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 80°F | 59°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 78°F | 57°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 70°F | 49°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 56°F | 37°F | 3.1 in | 0.9 in |
| Nov | 40°F | 25°F | 1.9 in | 6.5 in |
| Dec | 28°F | 14°F | 1.5 in | 14.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Wausau Dwtn Ap 72646 (4 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Marathon County has had 8 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-06-30: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2020-04-04: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 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)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Wausau Downtown Airport (AUW) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 4 miles away.
- Rib Mountain 3 mi northwest, about 6 min by car
- Weston 4 mi east, about 6 min by car
- Kronenwetter 4 mi south, about 6 min by car
- Wausau 6 mi north, about 10 min by car
- Mosinee 6 mi southwest, about 10 min by car
- Marathon City 12 mi west, about 19 min by car
- Maine 13 mi north, about 21 min by car
- Merrill 22 mi north, about 35 min by car
- Wittenberg 22 mi east, about 36 min by car
- Stevens Point 24 mi south, about 39 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- RothschildWisconsinVillageHall, self, CC BY-SA 2.5
- Rothschild Tower - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Rothschild Biomass Cogeneration Plant - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Rothschild Pavilion, Ben Wendt, CC BY-SA 3.0
- WRIG (1390 AM) Radio Towers - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Weston Generating Station Two - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- ATC Power Line - panoramio (121), Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- ATC Power Lines - panoramio (76), Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Weston Generating Station - panoramio (2), Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- We Energies Wisconsin Biomass Power Plant - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Wausau-Mosinee Paper Corporation - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Kronenwetter Tower - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Weston Generating Station - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Weston Generating Station - panoramio (1), Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Mosinee Hill - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- ISS030-E-183953 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS053-E-178060 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS065-E-242061 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS030-E-183954 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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