If you have lived in the south Wood County area (SWCA) for even a few years, you’ve seen firsthand the tremendous amount of change in our region. Through new challenges and new opportunities, our neighbors have remained committed to ensuring that this is a community that works well for all. Incourage offers a wealth of in-depth information, sources and probing questions right here. Explore Vital Signs. Share with others.
Download the 2014 Vital Signs Report
There is much more to VITAL SIGNS. Authentic and informed conversations create connectedness. Here are additional data points important to the south Wood County area. You are encouraged to: stay connected, engage, reach out. Own your future.


How to Stay Connected | Engage | Reach Out
We hope that you are inspired to take what you’ve learned even further:
…Reach out to your neighbors.
…Contact your elected officials.
…Share Vital Signs – pick up extra printed books or email it electronically here.
…Stay connected to Incourage – call or stop in.
…Post your own local stories and ideas on Facebook.com/incouragecf and tweet using @IncourageCF.
We are committed to facilitating conversations, connections, and the change needed to realize a community that works well for all people. Together, we are shaping a new economy.
Additional Information:
Change in Population by SWCA Municipality
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Household Types in SWCA
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Veteran Status in SWCA, WI and U.S.
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Disability Status in SWCA, WI and U.S.
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Enrolled Students with Economic Disadvantage in SWCA and WI
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Students Classified as Homeless in SWCA and WI
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Crime in Rome, Grand Rapids and Wisconsin Rapids
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2012 Presidential Election Voter Turnout in SWCA, Marshfield, Stevens Point and Wausau
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Labor Force Participation Rate in Wood County
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Total Employment in Wood County and WI
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Wages and Employment by Gender in Wood County
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Ranking of Employment by Industry
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Child Care Slots in SWCA
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Child Care Costs in SWCA, Marshfield, Stevens Point and Wausau
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Social Support Caseload in Wood County
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*Vital Signs covers the south Wood County area of Wisconsin, including the municipalities of: Biron; Cranmoor; Grand Rapids; Nekoosa; Pittsville; Town of Port Edwards; Village of Port Edwards; Town of Rudolph; Village of Rudolph; Saratoga; Seneca; Sigel; Vesper; Wisconsin Rapids; and Rome in Adams County.