Eau PleineWI
A town of 767.
Is Eau Pleine a good place to live?
11% of residents are under 18 in Eau Pleine, below both Wisconsin’s towns (21%) and U.S. towns (22%). Among 363 Wisconsin towns, just 1 have a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Eau Pleine. The biggest park or preserve is Big Rapids County Park, at 32 acres. Eau Pleine has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
767 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Eau Pleine: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Eau Pleine, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Eau Pleine.
Eau Pleine has 0.2 jobs for every working resident, so most commute out
Most working residents leave Eau Pleine for work: only 2% work in town. 3.1% of Eau Pleine residents live below the poverty line, against 6.4% in Wisconsin’s towns and 9.6% across U.S. towns. Jobs based in Eau Pleine fell to 87 in 2023, 40 fewer than in 2013.
| Eau Pleine | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 3.1% | 6.4% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 1.9% | 8.3% | 8% |
| Median household income | $71,000 | $87,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 22 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Eau Pleine has snowy winters and pleasant summers
Eau Pleine has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. Eau Pleine’s July high is 79°F.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
| Eau Pleine | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 30% | 33% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 31% | 32% | 36% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 20% | 16% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 15% | 17% |
| What stands out | Eau Pleine | WI |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults without reliable transportation | 5.8% | 6.7% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Inland flooding leads a moderate hazard risk in Eau Pleine
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 60% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Big Rapids County Park | — | 32 |
| 2. March Rapids Park | — | 23 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Everything we know about Eau Pleine
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Eau Pleine; the nearest are
About 2 of every 100 Eau Pleine residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Wisconsin.
98% of working residents leave Eau Pleine for work
Where Eau Pleine’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Eau Pleine
Town in Wisconsin, United States
Eau Pleine is a town in Marathon County, Wisconsin, United States. It is part of the Wausau, WI Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 769 at the 2020 census. The unincorporated communities of Little Rose, and Weber are located in the town. The ghost towns of Staadts and March Rapids were also located in the town.
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- Area
- 33 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,306 ft
Questions about Eau Pleine
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Eau Pleine, WI a good place to live?
Eau Pleine has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.