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Schofield, WI
City in Marathon County, Wisconsin.
Population
2,120
Land area
2.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,002
ZIP codes
0
Schofield and its ZIP codes
Schofield at a glance
- Schofield is about 9.2 times as dense as Wisconsin as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $65,583 a year, 15% less than the Wisconsin figure of $77,485.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $154,000 (42% below Wisconsin) and median rent is $926 a month.
Local data for Schofield, WI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Schofield, WI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$65,583
Poverty rate
8.0%
Median home value
$154,000
Median rent
$926/mo
Homeownership
57.9%
Bachelor's or higher
26.1%
Median age
38.7
Average commute
16.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (965), Polish Americans (285), Hmong Americans (154).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Marathon County. PPP loans are for Schofield.
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,545
69,778 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$65,589
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$894M
FY 2026, $6,476 per person
How people get to work
Schofield, WI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.8%
- Carpooled9.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
- Worked from home6.8%
Average one-way commute: 16.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Schofield, WI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
753
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
199
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
80° / 7°F
33.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Schofield, WI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.4%
U.S. 33.3% +3.1 pts
Diabetes
10.6%
U.S. 12.1% -1.5 pts
Smoking
14.2%
U.S. 12.8% +1.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.4%
U.S. 11.1% -3.7 pts
Cities near Schofield
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RothschildVillage | 2.8 mi | 6.5 |
| WestonVillage | 3.1 mi | 21.7 |
| Rib MountainVillage | 3.6 mi | 24.5 |
| WausauCity | 3.9 mi | 19.2 |
| KronenwetterVillage | 7.1 mi | 51.6 |
| MosineeCity | 9.8 mi | 7.8 |
| MaineVillage | 9.8 mi | 43.1 |
| Marathon CityVillage | 12 mi | 3.2 |
| HatleyVillage | 13 mi | 1 |
| KnowltonCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1 |
| EdgarVillage | 17 mi | 1.8 |
| MerrillCity | 19 mi | 7.5 |
| BirnamwoodVillage | 20 mi | 2.2 |
| ElandVillage | 20 mi | 2.2 |
| ElderonVillage | 20 mi | 1.1 |
| FenwoodVillage | 20 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Schofield, WI in?
- Schofield is in Marathon County, Wisconsin.
- What is the population of Schofield, WI?
- About 2,120 people live in Schofield, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Schofield?
- Nearby places include Rothschild (2.8 mi), Weston (3.1 mi), Rib Mountain (3.6 mi), Wausau (3.9 mi), Kronenwetter (7.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023