Medford, WI
Living in Medford
Bikeability
24
Walkability
38
Commute
96
Public Transit
17
Affordability
98
Public Safety
83
Airports
3
Hospitals
69
Colleges
72
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
30
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
4.3k
Population
-59 (2010–19)
43 y
Median Age
+2 (2010–19)
18%
College-Educated
-1% (2010–19)
61%
Family Households
+3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over15%
Diversity
Black1%
Caucasian95%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial2%
Education
Less than high school12%
High school graduate38%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household61%
Householder living alone34%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$41k
Median Household Income
-$1.6k (2010–19)
83%
Above Poverty
-2% (2010–19)
18 mi
Average Commute
85%
Lived Here Last Year
+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K34%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K13%
$75K to $99K18%
$100K to $124K3%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector71%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation29%
Mgt, science, and arts27%
Sales and office13%
Service19%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van88%
Motorcycle1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$111k
Median Home Value
+$500 (2010–19)
15%
Built 2000 or Later
$566
Median Monthly Rent
+$162 (2010–19)
51%
Owner-Occupied
-6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached57%
Multiple units11%
Mobile home8%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later5%
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197921%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 195919%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier15%
Home Value
Less than $50K10%
$50K to $99K28%
$100K to $149K37%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity26%
Fuel oil, kerosene4%
LP gas1%
Utility gas66%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Medford
United States45
Wisconsin35
Taylor County14
Property Crime in Medford
United States48
Wisconsin37
Taylor County17
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (36%)(60%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton24%
Donald Trump70%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 12 | 1 | 11 |
| Feb | 16 | 1 | 9 |
| Mar | 28 | 2 | 9 |
| Apr | 43 | 3 | 3 |
| May | 55 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 45 | 3 | 1 |
| Nov | 31 | 2 | 5 |
| Dec | 17 | 1 | 12 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Medford
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding11
Tornado10
Blizzard2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Medford, WI
Private Schools
Private Schools near Medford, WI
Immanuel Lutheran School
0 miles, NE
Hillside School
6 miles, W
Green Meadow School
7 miles, SW
Silver Ten Amish School
8 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Medford, WI
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
57 miles, SE
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
61 miles, W
University of Wisconsin-Stout
79 miles, W
East-West University
86 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Medford, WI
Aspirus Medford Hospital & Clinics, Inc
0 miles, W
Our Lady of Victory Hospital
31 miles, SW
Ministry Good Samaritan Health Ctr
32 miles, E
Norwood Health Center
33 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Medford, WI
Central Wisconsin Airport
41 miles, SE
Rhinelander-Oneida County Airport
55 miles, NE
Chippewa Valley Regional Airport
59 miles, W
La Crosse Regional Airport
98 miles, SW