Wisconsin
Medford is a small town in Wisconsin with a population of 4,331. Residents earn $53,173 per year, which is 29% below the national average.
Based on current data, Medford receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Medford offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Medford is $53,173, 29% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.3%. Only 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 14 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Medford is $175,300, 38% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $809 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Violent crime in Medford is below the national average at 297 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,761 per 100,000, near the national average.
23.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Medford has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F. Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.2 inches, including 57.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 97.6% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.4% |
| 82% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $53,173 |
| 29% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $33,665 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $919 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $61,024 |
| Unemployment | 1.3% |
| 64% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.1% |
| 75% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 538 |
| County GDP | $1,109M |
| Restaurants | 50 |
| Healthcare | 46 |
| Retail | 65 |
| Manufacturing | 38 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,657 |
| 33% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.66% |
| Commute Time | 13.8 min |
| Work from Home | 8.0% |
| Census Median | $175,300 |
| 38% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $232,714 |
| Census Median Rent | $809 |
| 30% below US avg |
| Studio | $797 |
| 1 Bedroom | $872 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,097 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,405 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,572 |
| Owner-Occupied | 52.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,657 |
| 33% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.66% |
| Obesity | 43.0% |
| 34% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.9% |
| Heart Disease | 5.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.8% |
| Asthma | 10.7% |
| COPD | 5.8% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.7% |
| Depression | 23.0% |
| Mental Distress | 17.4% |
| Physical Distress | 12.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.8% |
| Premature Death | 6,980/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 55.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 46 |
| Total Violent | 297.4/100K |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 137.2/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 160.1/100K |
| Total Property | 1,761.2/100K |
| 10% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 183.0/100K |
| Theft | 1,532.5/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 45.8/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 41.8°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 11°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 34.2 inches |
| 10% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 57.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,452 ft (443 m) |
| Area | 4.5 sq mi (11.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 954/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.1356°N, 90.3425°W |
| County FIPS | 55119 |
Winner: Republican by 48.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 23.1% |
| 31% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 954/sq mi |
| Total Area | 4.5 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 5 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 5 |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 46 |
| Restaurants | 50 |
| Retail Stores | 65 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 13.8 min |
| Work from Home | 8.0% |