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Marshfield, WI

Founded 1868Wood CountyElev. 392 m
Population
18,718
Median home
$169,900
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
8
Sex offenders
3

Overview

About Marshfield

With about 18,718 residents, Marshfield is one of Wisconsin's notable places. Marshfield was founded in 1868 and sits in Wood County. The median age is 43.1 and the median household income is $59,294. Homes carry a median value of $169,900, and about 62% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (91.4%). Around 26% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 16 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
18,718
Median age
43.1
Median household income
$59,294
Per-capita income
$40,029
Poverty rate
11%
High-school grad or higher
94.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
26%
Unemployment
3.2%
Avg. commute
15.9 min
Work from home
10%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White91.4%
Hispanic or Latino3.2%
Black1%
Asian2.1%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts37.4%
Service18.3%
Production, transportation & material moving18%
Sales & office17.8%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance8.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$169,900
Median gross rent
$798/mo
Owner-occupied
62.4%
Median year built
1973
Households
8,933
Avg. household size
2.05

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Mixed

Marshfield has 8 public schools5 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 1 school
Reading42%
Math37%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Marshfield HighHighGrades 912
Marshfield MiddleMiddleGrades 78
Grant ElementaryElementaryGrades -16
Lincoln ElementaryElementaryGrades -16
Madison ElementaryElementaryGrades -16
Nasonville ElementaryElementary
Washington ElementaryElementaryGrades -16
Marshfield K4Grades -1-1

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime24% below national
Marshfield294
Wisconsin304
United States386
85% higher than 2019
20192023
property crime39% below national
Marshfield1,197
Wisconsin1,260
United States1,952
30% lower than 2019
20192023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Marshfield Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Marshfield.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Low
Top hazards · Wood County
Cold waveRelatively High
HailRelatively Moderate
LightningRelatively Moderate
Riverine floodingRelatively Moderate
TornadoRelatively Moderate
Heat waveRelatively Low

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Marshfield is in Wood County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Marshfield was founded in 1868 and sits in Wood County. Elevation ~392 m.

Map of Marshfield
Marshfield, WI
Where Marshfield is
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Historic places

13 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Upham, Gov. William H., HouseWahle--Laird HousePurdy, Willard D., Junior High and Vocational SchoolCentral Wisconsin State Fair Round BarnMarshfield Senior High SchoolWeinbrenner Shoe FactoryRoddis, Hamilton and Catherine, HouseParkin Ice Cream Company
Notable people from Marshfield
Jose Pablo CantilloAndrew RockBob GalvinMark TauscherLucy ReedZach WahlsLaurie OlinGary VarshoEarl MinerKelda Roys
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Nearby cities
Stevens Point (32 mi)Wausau (33 mi)Eau Claire (66 mi)Onalaska (74 mi)La Crosse (78 mi)Fox Crossing (89 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Marshfield, WI (3)

Public sex-offender registry records for Marshfield, Wisconsin.

Christopher S Smith, 39ABSCONDER
Marshfield · Wood County · 54449
AKA Sternweise Cournin, Christopher S Smith
Michael Jl Young, 49ABSCONDER
Marshfield · Wood County · 54449
AKA Michael Jesse Young, Michael J Young
Michael J Brownell, 46ABSCONDER
Marshfield · Wood County · 54449
AKA Michael Joseph Brownell, Michael J Brownell

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Marshfield — frequently asked

What is the population of Marshfield, Wisconsin?
Marshfield has a population of about 18,718, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Marshfield?
The median home value in Marshfield is $169,900, and the median gross rent is $798/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Marshfield safe? What is the crime rate?
Marshfield Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 294 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Marshfield face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Wood County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including cold wave, hail, lightning.
How many schools are in Marshfield?
Marshfield has 8 public schools (5 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Marshfield?
Public registry data lists 3 registered sex offenders in or near Marshfield. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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