The Wausau area is home to approximately 75,000 people in the metro area which includes, Wausau, Schofield, Rib Mountain, Rothschild, and Weston. An additional 42,000 people reside in Marathon County. Our area was founded by lumbermen and in keeping with our heritage, the area serves as home to a number of paper, paper products, lumber and building material manufacturers. As many as 160 manufacturers are located in the Wausau area. One of the largest business insurers in the nation, Wausau Insurance Companies , began here and their national headquarters and training center are located here.
Marathon County ranks number one in the nation in milk and cheese production.
Colby cheese gets it's name from the town of Colby in Southwestern Marathon County. Numerous cheese factories sell their specialty cheeses in Marathon County. As you travel in Marathon County, you will notice wood-covered gardens. The area also ranks very high in the production of maple syrup. The area's progressive attitude supplies new and old businesses with skilled caring workers who value their environment and quality of life.