Weston Generating Station, 2012
Weston’s story
168 years in pictures
Census counts: 3,375 in 1970, 15,723 in 2020. The archive holds 3 old photos and papers going back to 2012 and 3 maps from 1963 on.
- 1858Weston is settled
Population
15,931
2025 Census estimate · +1.3% since 2020
Typical home
$312K
+7.5% in a year
Household income
$78K
median
Median age
41.3
years
Jobs based here
8,654
Balanced
TownGrade
A−
#98 of 357 in WI
Is Weston a good place to live?
Weston is a solid, middle-of-the-road choice. It grades A− overall, 98th among Wisconsin's 357 graded towns, with no subject far below average. Its best mark is incomes: the median household earns $78K. It also does better than most on health: it is healthier than 68% of U.S. towns. A typical home there costs about $312K, 4 years of the Wausau metro’s $78K median household income. On this, Weston is below both the Wisconsin town median (22 minutes) and the median of U.S. towns (25 minutes). Only 18 of Wisconsin’s 879 towns score lower on history. The biggest park or preserve is Prohaska Family Memorial Park, at 109 acres.
What makes Weston stand out
Where Weston beats most towns.
How Weston grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Wisconsin), ordered by how far Weston is from typical.
Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 21% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listA−Open →Jobs & incomeA−Open →HealthMarshfield Medical Center - Weston 1.6 miles awayB+Open →SchoolsB+Open →Cost of livingB−Open →WalkabilityEPA walkability 7.2 of 20; 5.6% of households have no car; 1.6% of workers walk, bike or ride transitB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors2% conserved landBOpen →HistoryDOpen →Civic life2.8 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsCOpen →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Weston: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Weston, and how to reach them.
PowerWisconsin Public Service17.2¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterWeston Municipal UtilitiesNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet7 providers98% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpBy addressTown’s hauler · day by addressTown site
Register to voteOnlineIn Wisconsin you can register online until 20 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 20 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereVillage of Weston ClerkThe town itself; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, May 2026
ZIP code5447654476 99%Census 2020
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 Weston.
Weston pairs an A− overall with homes cheaper than the Wisconsin norm and trades workers with Wausau and other neighbors.
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade A−
Low risk in Weston, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 79% of U.S. communities. One flood insurance claim has been paid in Weston since 2020.
21risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesTornadoes
1
paid flood claims since 2020
1
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
SchoolsB+
Weston’s public schools outperform 66% of Wisconsin districts
Its public schools are run by the D C Everest Area School District. Three of its 8 schools are below, each with why it’s listed. The largest public high school is D C Everest High, with 1,335 students.
66%of WI districts it outscoresB+School Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| D C Everest MiddleLargest public middle schoolGrades 6–7 | Grades 6–7 | 844 | B− |
| D C Everest HighLargest public high schoolGrades 10–12 | Grades 10–12 | 1,335 | C |
| Odyssey ElementaryTop results in townGrades K–5 | Grades K–5 | 64 | A+ |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within WI on state tests and graduation
#200for trails in WI
| Weston | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conserved land | 1.9% | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.3 miles per square mile | 0.4 | 0.4 |
1.9%
conserved · 260 of 13,786 acres
6.0 mi
of trails · 0.3 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Kellyland Park | 0.9 mi | 97 |
| 2. Rudolph Environmental Center | 0.6 mi | 30 |
| 3. Machmueller Family Park | 0.5 mi | 37 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
HealthB+
For health, Weston earns a B+
31% of adults sleep under 7 hours in Weston. Weston tracks Wisconsin closely on all 32 CDC measures. 29% of adults feel lonely in Weston.
68%healthier than U.S. townsB+Health Grade
| Weston | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 31% | 32% | 36% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 30% | 33% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 20% | 16% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 77% | 78% | 79% |
32 measures vs. Wisconsin
0 better32 too close to call0 worse
Marshfield Medical Center - Weston
1.6 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: primary care
58th
percentile among WI towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Climate
In Weston, expect snowy winters and pleasant summers
Weston has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. The July high in Weston is 80°F.
64″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter9–26°
Spring31–54°
Summer55–78°
Fall36–56°
Oct 4
typical first frost
May 6
typical last frost
+1.8°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Work & commuteJobs & income grade A−
About one in three of Weston’s working residents commute to Wausau
Weston has about as many jobs (8,654) as working residents, but only 1,181 people both live and work here. Jobs based here grew from 6,573 in 2013 to 8,654.
Most working residents leave Weston for work: only 16% work in town. Weston’s average trip to work is 18 minutes. Since 2013, Weston has added 2,081 jobs, to 8,654 in 2023.
16%work in town
| Weston | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 18 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 16% | 8.2% | 8% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.5% | 6.4% | 9.6% |
| Work from home | 10% | 12% | 11% |
Where working residents work
In Weston16%
Wausau30%
Schofield8%
Rothschild5%
Rib Mountain3%
6 mi
median commute distance
8,654
jobs based in Weston
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
B−
Walkability grade: more walkable than 48% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Who lives here
An age mix much like Wisconsin’s
No broad age group is more than 4 points off the Wisconsin average. 26% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 33% across Wisconsin.
41.3median age · WI 40.2
| Weston | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 26% | 32% | 29% |
| Median age | 41.3 years | 42.1 years | 40.5 years |
WestonWisconsinUnited States
Ages · share of residents
14%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma6%
High school33%
Some college21%
Associate’s15%
Bachelor’s18%
Graduate8%
Women and men · all residents
53% women, 47% men
About 90 men for every 100 women (the survey’s margin: ±2.5 points). Across Wisconsin, 49.9% of residents are women.
| Weston | WI | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 10.7% | 11.2% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 10.9% | 10.2% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 8.6% | 9.3% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 11.9% | 12.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 11% | 12.7% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 14.3% | 11.8% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 13.1% | 13.8% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 10.4% | 11.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 9% | 7.3% | 7% |
| No diploma | 5.8% | 6.4% | 10.4% |
| High school | 32.6% | 29.4% | 26% |
| Some college | 21.4% | 19.5% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 14.6% | 11.3% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 18% | 22% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 7.7% | 11.4% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
HousingCost of living grade B−
For cost of living, Weston earns a B−
Weston grades A− overall with a typical home of about $312K, below the Wisconsin typical value; only 24 of the 118 Wisconsin towns graded A− or better can say that.
Typical home values rose 7.5% in the year to September 2026. 63% of Weston households own their home.
$312KZillow home value
| Weston | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 63% | 74% | 73% |
| Median rent | $1,024 a month | $1,080 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Weston$312K
Wisconsin$337K
Market temperature
58
days on market
102.3%
sale-to-list price
+7.5%
value change, 1 year
20
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Nearby attractions
All 4 attractions →Granite Peak Ski Area and 3 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Weston. Close and well known come first.
7 mi Ski areaGranite Peak Ski Area52 runs · 660 ft vertical
6 mi MuseumLeigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum
6 mi TheatreGrand Theater38 mi GardenLyon Park
6 mi MuseumLeigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum6 mi TheatreGrand Theater38 mi GardenLyon ParkSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum: User:Royalbroil, CC BY-SA 2.5 · Grand Theater: Billertl, CC BY-SA 4.0
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Weston
18pages on Weston
The big questions
Out and about
The story
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of Weston
About 4 of every 100 Weston residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Wisconsin.
About Weston
Village in Wisconsin, United States
Weston is a village in Marathon County, Wisconsin, United States. It is part of the Wausau Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 15,723 at the time of the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1996
- Area
- 22 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,250 ft
- Area code
- 715 & 534
Weston’s neighbors
5 towns share a border with Weston.
WestonSchofieldRothschildKronenwetterRingleWeston
How the neighbors grade
| Town | WI rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weston · Weston | #98 | A− | B− | — | B+ | B+ |
| Schofield | — | — | A− | — | B+ | B |
| Rothschild | #95 | A− | B+ | — | B+ | B |
| Kronenwetter | #50 | A | B− | A | B+ | A− |
| Ringle | — | — | C+ | — | B+ | B |
Schofield and Ringle have fewer than 2,500 residents, so they get subject grades but no overall grade. Weston, Schofield, Rothschild and Ringle report no FBI crime data of their own. Weston and Weston are one community, graded once. Compare Weston with a neighbor →
Questions about Weston
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Weston, WI a good place to live?
By most measures, yes. Weston grades A− overall, better than 84% of U.S. towns and #98 of 357 in Wisconsin. It grades B+ for health and B+ for schools.
Is Weston, WI expensive?
Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades B−.