Cities & Towns in Wood County, WI
Wood County, county in Wisconsin, United States. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 72,560 inhabitants. The county was created 168 years ago in 1856. Its county seat is Wisconsin Rapids.
There are 15 city/town in Wood County, WI. The largest city of Wood County is Wisconsin Rapids with a population of 17,555. Other cities include, Lake Wazeecha population 2,651, Nekoosa population 2,391, Port Edwards population 1,338, Rudolph population 964
Wisconsin Rapids
Wisconsin Rapids, Third-class city in and county seat of Wood County, Wisconsin
Lake Wazeecha
Lake Wazeecha, Census designated place
Nekoosa
Nekoosa, Fourth-class city in Wood County, Wisconsin, United States
Located in central Wisconsin, Wood County is home to a mix of small cities, quaint towns, and rural communities. The county seat is Wisconsin Rapids, which has a population of around 18,000 residents. Here are some highlights of other notable Wood County towns:
Marshfield - With over 18,000 residents, Marshfield is the largest city in Wood County after Wisconsin Rapids. Major employers include the Marshfield Clinic health system. Popular events include the annual Marshfield Fair.
Nekoosa - Situated along the Wisconsin River, Nekoosa has around 2,500 residents. The Nekoosa Giant Pumpkin Fest celebrates the town's agricultural heritage.
Port Edwards - Located south of Wisconsin Rapids, Port Edwards has about 2,000 residents. The Alexander House is a popular local historic inn and restaurant.
Pittsville - Pittsville has a population of around 1,000. Local attractions include the Pittsville Dairy Fest and the White Sands Beach recreation area.
Vesper - Vesper is a small community of around 500 residents. It hosts an annual Broccoli Fest in honor of its vegetable growing heritage.
Biron - Just south of Wisconsin Rapids, Biron is a village of around 800 residents. Local points of interest include the South Wood County Bike Trail.
Rudolph - Home to just over 400 people, Rudolph hosts an annual Country Christmas event. Nearby Lake Dubay is popular for fishing.
From the larger economic centers of Wisconsin Rapids and Marshfield to tiny villages like Vesper, Wood County's communities showcase the culture and charm of central Wisconsin. Its natural areas provide year-round recreation.
All Wood County Cities (Aphebetical)
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Wood County.
| City Name | Title | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Arpin | Civil town in Wood County, Wisconsin | 896 |
| Auburndale | Civil town in Wood County, Wisconsin | 822 |
| Biron | Village in Wood County, Wisconsin, United States | 761 |
| Cranmoor | Human settlement in Wood County, Wisconsin, United States of America | 156 |
| Hewitt | Village in Wood County, Wisconsin | 777 |
| Lake Wazeecha | Census designated place | 2,651 |
| Marshfield | City in Wood and Marathon counties in Wisconsin, United States | 780 |
| Milladore | Civil town in Wood County, Wisconsin | 652 |
| Nekoosa | Fourth-class city in Wood County, Wisconsin, United States | 2,391 |
| Pittsville | City in Wood County, Wisconsin | 820 |
| Port Edwards | Village in Wood County, Wisconsin | 1,338 |
| Rudolph | Village in Wood County, Wisconsin | 964 |
| Sherry | Human settlement in Wood County, Wisconsin, United States of America | 793 |
| Vesper | Village in Wood County, Wisconsin | 539 |
| Wisconsin Rapids | Third-class city in and county seat of Wood County, Wisconsin | 17,555 |
