The LIFE report provides a wide spectrum of information and data depicting the quality of life in Wausau and Marathon County.  Its purpose is to provide a reference for the community to evaluate strengths and weaknesses and identify priority issues. The report, which is published every two years, serves as a tracking vehicle to show how the community has changed over time. The LIFE Steering Committee hopes this report will not only serve as a reference but also as a starting point for community action on the key Calls to Action.

Click here for: 

• Steering Committee and Table of Contents
• Executive Summary
• Survey Results
• Family Section
• Health and Wellness Section
• Public Safety and Community Section
• Environment, Energy, and Transportation Section
• Education Section
• Economic Environment Section
• Index

Click here to view the LIFE Snapshot Report

To connect to Marathon County Collaborations who are working together to improve the LIFE Priorities click here: Summary of Marathon County Collaborations

Want to learn more about life in Marathon County? View the video Wisconsin Central Time.

Duplication of information in this report is encouraged and permitted provided the source is cited as:  The LIFE Steering Committee Focus 2011-2013  LIFE in Marathon County:  Local Indicators for Excellence.  Wausau, WI, 2011.

Questions, comments, or requests for additional copies of this report can be made by contacting United Way at:  137 River Drive, Wausau, WI  54403; 715-848-2927; 715-848-2929 (fax); or by e-mail.

The LIFE Report project is guided by the LIFE Project Steering Committee and made possible through the support of the organizations listed below.