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Rothschild, WI — ZIP 54474

Population: 4,589 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 54474 (Rothschild, WI) is $265,778 — up 9.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $265,000 after a median 58 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with coldwave, lightning, hail the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$265,778

Median home value

+9.2%

1-year change

58

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$265,778
1-year appreciation
+9.2%
3-year appreciation
+24.6%
5-year appreciation
+49.3%
10-year appreciation
+113.8%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$265,778
House Price Index (state)
459.9 (+5.7% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$265,000
Median list price
$259,900
Median price per sqft
$144
1-year sale-price change
+29.3%
Median days on market
58 days
Homes sold (recent period)
9
For-sale inventory
10
Sale-to-list ratio
102.4%
Active listings
8
1-year forecast
+3.7%
New listings (monthly)
5

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$783/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$978/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,230/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,599/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,845/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
18.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.70/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
Evergreen Elementary, Rothschild Elementary, D C Everest 4K Community Partnership

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, lightning, hail, inlandFlooding, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 17% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
54.0%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Wausau Ground Water Contamination (7.2 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
47.0°F
Average high
55.0°F
Average low
38.0°F
Annual precipitation
30.3 in
Annual snowfall
58.8 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5a (extreme annual low -20 to -15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
41
Days with Good air quality
168
Days with Moderate air quality
39
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
166

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
16,118
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
14,357

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
22
Nearest airport
Bender's Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Wausau Downtown Airport (AUW) (4 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
ASPIRUS WAUSAU HOSPITAL, MARSHFIELD MEDICAL CENTER - WESTON, NORTH CENTRAL HEALTH CARE
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.7 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+101 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,970
Housing built before 1970
50.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
13.8%
Median annual property tax
$2,977
Mean commute to work
15 min
Households with broadband internet
84.2%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
62,903
Average weekly wage
$1,104
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Finance & Insurance
Annual residential building permits (county)
216

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 54474State medianUS median
Median home value$265,778$316,891$289,727
Median sale price$265,000$322,500$325,000
Median days on market58 days49 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,977$2,994$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 54474?
$265,778.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 54474?
$265,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 54474?
Median days on market: 58 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 54474?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,230/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 54474?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, lightning, hail, inlandFlooding, strongWind.
Is ZIP 54474 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 54474?
Risk to homes is higher than 17% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 54474?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 54474?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 54474?
3 schools (2 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 54474 walkable?
Walkability index: 4.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 54474?
Good. Median AQI: 41. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 54474?
Regional Price Parity: 97.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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