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Rhinelander, WI

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Welcome to Hodag Country

Riverfront Lake Legend Folklore Parks Outdoors Arts Museums

"Covered in fine green fur and seven feet long, with the head of a frog, the face of an elephant, stout legs, a spiky, dinosaur-like back and a long tail …" As far as folklore goes, nobody does it better than Rhinelander. Their legendary beast, the hodag, dates back to the 1890s and was even mentioned in Paul Bunyan stories. It likes to feast on everything from water snakes to oxen, but his favorite meal -- only consumed on Sundays -- are white bulldogs. Residents and visitors can see a statue of the legendary beast at the Visitor's Center.

Aside from the hodag, there's much to love about Rhinelander. It is located along the Wisconsin and Pelican Rivers, with Boom Lake on the north side. Hodag Park sits along the lake and has a boat launch, ball fields, picnic areas, and a playground. Residents can shop the Rhinelander Flea Market, held every Wednesday; the Hodag Farmers' Market, open on Saturdays from May to June; and attend the Hodag Country Festival. Rhinelander is also home to the Logging Museum, the Rhinelander School Museum, ArtStart Art Museum, and the Oneida County Fair.

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As of January 2025, the average apartment rent in Rhinelander, WI is $874 for one bedroom, $1,145 for two bedrooms, and $1,265 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Rhinelander has increased by 4.5% in the past year.

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Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
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$874/month
893 Sq Ft
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Transportation

35

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

39

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Sugar Camp Elementary

Public

Grades PK-6

119 Students

9
out of 10

Pelican Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

282 Students

5
out of 10

Central Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

251 Students

5
out of 10

Crescent Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

376 Students

3
out of 10

James Williams Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

472 Students

4
out of 10

Rhinelander High

Public

Grades 9-12

749 Students

6
out of 10

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