Saratoga town, Wisconsin
Saratoga town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Saratoga town is a geographic entity located in Wood County, Wisconsin. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 5,141. The land area covers 49.37 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 5,141 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 51 yrs | ±3.1 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 2,229 | ±167 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 2,431 | ±195 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 2,229 | ±167 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 202 | ±147 |
| Median Home Value | $175,600 | ±$21,382 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,013 | ±$241 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $74,499 | ±$7,255 |
| Per Capita Income | $36,588 | ±$3,021 |
| Poverty Rate | 5.9% | ±3.3% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 297 | ±163 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.6% | ±2.5% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 2,186 | ±260 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 89.7% | ±2.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
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TOWN OF SARATOGA
GUS Population: 5,117 (2024)
ID: 115311
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: CLERK
1120 STATE HIGHWAY 73 S, WISCONSIN RAPIDS WI 54494-9158
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GUS Population: 73,943 (2024)
ID: 184235
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: WOOD COUNTY CLERK
PO BOX 8095, WISCONSIN RAPIDS WI 54495-8095
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | 04-08 | Nekoosa, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-09 | Stevens Point, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Wisconsin Rapids, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Nekoosa, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Wisconsin Rapids, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Wisconsin Rapids, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Wisconsin Rapids, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-03 | Nekoosa, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Port Edwards, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Port Edwards, WI |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Mid-State Technical College
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College | 7.4 mi away | 500 32nd St N, Wisconsin Rapids, WI, 54494 |
7154225300
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CHARLES & JOANN LESTER LIBRARY
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Library | 5.5 mi away | 100 PARK ST., NEKOOSA, WI, 54457 |
(715) 886-7879
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University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
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College | 20.3 mi away | 2100 Main St, Stevens Point, WI, 54481-3897 |
7153460123
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LESTER PUBLIC LIBRARY OF ROME
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Library | 5.8 mi away | 1157 ROME CENTER DR., NEKOOSA, WI, 54457 |
(715) 325-8990
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MCMILLAN MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 7.2 mi away | 490 E. GRAND AVE., WISCONSIN RAPIDS, WI, 54494 |
(715) 422-5136
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PLAINFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 15.9 mi away | 126 S. MAIN ST., PLAINFIELD, WI, 54966 |
(715) 335-4523
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LESTER PUBLIC LIBRARY OF VESPER
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Library | 16.2 mi away | 6550 VIRGINIA ST., VESPER, WI, 54489 |
(715) 569-4669
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HANCOCK PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 17.2 mi away | 114 S. MAIN ST., HANCOCK, WI, 54943 |
(715) 249-5817
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PLOVER BRANCH
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Library | 18.1 mi away | 2151 ROOSEVELT DR., PLOVER, WI, 54467 |
(715) 341-4007
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ALMOND BRANCH
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Library | 19.4 mi away | 122 MAIN ST., ALMOND, WI, 54909 |
(715) 366-2151
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at WISCONSIN RAPIDS ALEXANDER FLD, WI US, located 5.5 miles from Saratoga town. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24.5° | 7.7° | 16.1° | 0.95" | — |
| February | 29.1° | 10.5° | 19.8° | 0.90" | — |
| March | 41.5° | 21.7° | 31.6° | 1.96" | — |
| April | 55.7° | 32.9° | 44.3° | 2.98" | — |
| May | 68.5° | 44.6° | 56.6° | 3.68" | — |
| June | 78.1° | 54.8° | 66.4° | 4.58" | — |
| July | 82.4° | 58.8° | 70.6° | 3.56" | — |
| August | 79.7° | 57.1° | 68.4° | 3.83" | — |
| September | 71.8° | 48.7° | 60.3° | 3.43" | — |
| October | 57.9° | 37.1° | 47.5° | 2.51" | — |
| November | 42.5° | 25.6° | 34.0° | 1.70" | — |
| December | 29.5° | 14.2° | 21.9° | 1.22" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Camelot CDP | CDP | 5.2 mi | — |
| Lake Sherwood CDP | CDP | 5.5 mi | — |
| Port Edwards village | Village | 5.6 mi | — |
| Nekoosa city | City | 5.8 mi | — |
| Lake Arrowhead CDP | CDP | 6.1 mi | — |
| Lake Wazeecha CDP | CDP | 6.4 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 5514171600. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.