Wisconsin Rapids is the divorce capital of Wisconsin

For better or worse, divorce is a fact of life. Among Wisconsin cities, that's especially true in Wisconsin Rapids.

The divorce rate is about 40 to 50 percent in the United States, according to the American Psychological Association. And for second marriages, the rate is even higher.

Rates vary among states and within those states; some cities have higher rates than others.

According to 24/7 Wall St., 19.1 percent of Wisconsin Rapids residents over 15 are divorced. That's the highest percentage in Wisconsin, which has a 10.8 percent divorced population statewide.

Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin