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Clark County, WI
13 cities and towns and 12 ZIP codes in Clark County, Wisconsin.
Population
34,739
Land area
1,210sq mi
People per sq mi
29
ZIP codes
12
Cities and towns in Clark County
Clark County at a glance
- Clark County is 74% less dense than Wisconsin as a whole.
- The median household income is $67,400, 13% below the Wisconsin median of $77,485.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $172,800 (35% below Wisconsin) and median rent is $823 a month.
- Its largest cities are Neillsville (2,230), Abbotsford (2,024) and Colby (1,907).
Local data for Clark County, WI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Clark County, WI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$67,400
Poverty rate
12.1%
Median home value
$172,800
Prices +4.4% in a year
Median rent
$823/mo
Homeownership
78.5%
Bachelor's or higher
13.0%
Median age
36.7
Average commute
22.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (14,006), Polish Americans (2,468), Irish Americans (2,251).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
2.3%
Sep 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,555
11,428 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,674
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$203M
FY 2026, $5,845 per person
PPP loans
$47.4M
1,163 loans, 5,533 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$50.6K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Clark County, WI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone69.0%
- Carpooled9.3%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked5.7%
- Bicycle2.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.5%
- Worked from home12.4%
Average one-way commute: 22.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Clark County, WI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
581
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
17
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
80° / 5°F
35.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone21 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Clark County, WI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.9%
U.S. 33.3% +4.6 pts
Diabetes
12.5%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
18.3%
U.S. 12.8% +5.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.2%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Clark County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Clark County, WI?
- Neillsville is the largest city or town in Clark County, with about 2,230 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Clark County?
- Clark County includes 12 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 54420, 54422, 54436, 54437, 54446.
- What is the population of Clark County, WI?
- About 34,739 people live in Clark County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Clark County?
- Clark County borders Marathon County, Eau Claire County, Wood County, Chippewa County, Jackson County, Taylor County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023