At a Glance
Median Income
$59,294
$40,029 per capita
Home Value
$169,900
Zillow: $257,740
Median Rent
$798/mo
24.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
220/100K
1,109/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.0%
94.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
7.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.1%
14.8% smoking rate
How Marshfield Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Marshfield's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Marshfield a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Marshfield residents earn a median household income of $59,294 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,029. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,131 business establishments, including 181 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Marshfield is $169,900 , 40% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $257,740. Median rent is $798/month, with 24.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Safety & Crime
Marshfield reports 220 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 42% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,109/100K.
Education
26.0% of adults in Marshfield hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(23% below the national average).
94.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Marshfield has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C).
Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population18,718
Median Age43.1 yrs
Density1,356/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born2.6%
Veterans7.7%
Economy
B+
Median Income$59,294
Per Capita$40,029
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty7.0%
County GDP$5,263M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,087
Housing
A+
Home Value$169,900
Rent$798
Ownership62.4%
Zillow$257,740
Housing Units9,491
Rent Burden24.5%
Crime
F
Violent220/100K
Property1,109/100K
Health
Obesity39.1%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking14.8%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death7,716/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Rain24.9 in/yr
Elevation1,279 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.0%
High School+94.8%
Graduate+9.8%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 39%
Commute16 min
Broadband89.5%
Internet Speed142 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries6
Did You Know?
Marshfield was founded in 1868.
The median home in Marshfield was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Chippewa Valley Regional (66 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 142 Mbps.
There are 181 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.