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Medford, WI
City in Taylor County, Wisconsin.
Population
4,431
Land area
4.5sq mi
People per sq mi
977
ZIP codes
0
Medford and its ZIP codes
Medford at a glance
- Medford is about 8.9 times as dense as Wisconsin as a whole.
- The median household income is $59,842, 23% below the Wisconsin median of $77,485.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $186,600 (30% below Wisconsin) and median rent is $846 a month.
Local data for Medford, WI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Medford, WI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$59,842
Poverty rate
7.9%
Median home value
$186,600
Median rent
$846/mo
Homeownership
56.1%
Bachelor's or higher
22.7%
Median age
49.5
Average commute
14.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,294), Polish Americans (433), Norwegian Americans (431).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Taylor County. PPP loans are for Medford.
Unemployment rate
2.5%
Sep 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,947
7,776 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,543
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$121M
FY 2026, $6,085 per person
How people get to work
Medford, WI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.8%
- Carpooled15.2%
- Public transit0.8%
- Walked2.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home6.9%
Average one-way commute: 14.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Medford, WI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
404
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
9
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
79° / 2°F
34.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Medford, WI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.4%
U.S. 33.3% +9.1 pts
Diabetes
11.2%
U.S. 12.1% -0.9 pts
Smoking
14.1%
U.S. 12.8% +1.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.8%
U.S. 11.1% -3.3 pts
Cities near Medford
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| StetsonvilleVillage | 4.7 mi | 0.4 |
| WhittleseyCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 1.1 |
| DorchesterVillage | 9.5 mi | 1.4 |
| ChelseaCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| CurtissVillage | 14 mi | 0.7 |
| AbbotsfordCity | 14 mi | 3 |
| Rib LakeVillage | 14 mi | 1.7 |
| AthensVillage | 15 mi | 2.5 |
| WestboroCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.8 |
| ColbyCity | 16 mi | 1.6 |
| OwenCity | 17 mi | 2.3 |
| WitheeVillage | 18 mi | 0.8 |
| LublinVillage | 19 mi | 1.5 |
| UnityVillage | 20 mi | 1 |
| OgemaCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 3 |
| GilmanVillage | 22 mi | 2.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Medford, WI in?
- Medford is in Taylor County, Wisconsin.
- What is the population of Medford, WI?
- About 4,431 people live in Medford, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Medford?
- Nearby places include Stetsonville (4.7 mi), Whittlesey (5.6 mi), Dorchester (9.5 mi), Chelsea (11 mi), Curtiss (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023