Wild Rose, Waushara County
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| City | Wild Rose |
| State | Wisconsin (WI) |
| County | Waushara |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 44.178588 |
| Longitude | -89.249006 |
| Population | 903 |
| Density | 250.2 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code(s) | 53518, 54984 |
| Area Code | 715 |
| County Seat | Wautoma |
| School District | Wild Rose School District |
Wild Rose is a locality in Waushara County, Wisconsin, United States. It is a small community with a population of 903. The population density is 250.2 people per km². Wild Rose is located at 44.1786°N, 89.2490°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 54984.
Wild Rose lies at a particular turning of the land, where the sandy soils of the Central Sands region begin to soften into gentler slopes. It lies 28.8 miles south-east of Stevens Point, WI (from Stevens Point, WI: bearing 146°T), and is situated 3.8 miles north-north-west of Waushara. Rolling fields, a patchwork of verdant green in summer and muted ochre in autumn, stretch out under a vast, often brilliant sky, broken by stands of pine and oak that whisper secrets on the wind. The air here carries a clean, earthy scent, especially after a rain, a fragrance of damp soil and pine needles that seems to cleanse the lungs. It is a place where the horizon feels expansive, and the quietude is broken only by the calls of unseen birds or the distant rumble of a tractor. The history of Wild Rose is deeply entwined with the agricultural spirit of Wisconsin, its economy once bolstered by dairy and potato farming, remnants of which can still be seen in the weathered barns and the enduring fields. The town itself, a cluster of modest buildings radiating from its central crossroads, retains a sense of its past, a quiet resilience forged through generations. Though the landscape has shifted, and larger agricultural operations now dominate, a connection to the land persists, palpable in the local farmers' markets and the unhurried pace of daily life. The Wild Rose Creek, a small but persistent waterway, meanders through the vicinity, a subtle reminder of the natural forces that shaped this corner of the state, offering a quiet beauty that has endured.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Wild Rose, Wisconsin with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Wild Rose and Waushara County.
Detailed location data for Wild Rose includes the ZIP code (53518), telephone area code (715), county seat of Waushara County (Wautoma), and school district assignment (Wild Rose School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Wild Rose is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |