FordWI
A town of 260.
Is Ford a good place to live?
Among 363 Wisconsin towns, just 7 have a higher average trip to work than Ford. 42% of the land in Ford is conserved, where Wisconsin’s towns sit at 3.8% and U.S. towns at 4.3%. Ford has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
260 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Ford: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Ford, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Ford.
Ford has set aside nearly a third of its land for conservation
5.1 miles of trail in 0 parks and preserves. Ford’s trail density is 0.2 miles per square mile, against 0.4 in Wisconsin’s towns and 0.4 across U.S. towns.
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Ford stands out in Wisconsin and nationally: a smaller share of its working residents work locally
1.1% of Ford working residents work locally. The top destinations are Gilman (15%), Thorp (9%) and Medford (6%). 11% of Ford residents live below the poverty line.
| Ford | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 1.1% | 8.3% | 8% |
| Below the poverty line | 11% | 6.4% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $91,000 | $87,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Snowy winters and pleasant summers in Ford
Ford has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. Ford’s July high is 79°F.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
More children than Wisconsin overall
Children under 18 are 29% of residents (21% statewide); adults 18 to 34 are 17% of residents (22% statewide). The median age in Ford is 38.2 years. 26% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 33% across Wisconsin.
| Ford | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 29% | 21% | 22% |
| Median age | 38.2 years | 42.1 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 26% | 32% | 29% |
Ages · share of residents
Education · adults 25 and older
Women and men · all residents
45% women, 55% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±7 points. Across Wisconsin, 49.9% of residents are women.
| Ford | WI | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 12.9% | 11.2% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 15.6% | 10.2% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 9.3% | 9.3% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 7.6% | 12.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 18.3% | 12.7% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 12.4% | 11.8% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 4.9% | 13.8% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 9.8% | 11.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 9.3% | 7.3% | 7% |
| No diploma | 11.4% | 6.4% | 10.4% |
| High school | 40.4% | 29.4% | 26% |
| Some college | 9.4% | 19.5% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 12.9% | 11.3% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 18.8% | 22% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 7.1% | 11.4% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 300, single groups can be off by several points
Inland flooding leads a low hazard risk in Ford
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 64% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
A larger share of adults have obesity in Ford than in most of Wisconsin or the rest of the country
46% of adults have obesity in Ford. Ford beats the Wisconsin average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 14. 38% of adults have high blood pressure in Ford.
| Ford | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 46% | 38% | 35% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 35% | 26% | 25% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 14% | 14% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 13% | 14% |
| What stands out | Ford | WI |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 80.5% | 77.8% |
| More adults with COPD | 9.5% | 6.5% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Everything we know about Ford
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Ford; the nearest are
About 0 of every 100 Ford residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Wisconsin.
99% of working residents leave Ford for work
Where Ford’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Ford
Town in Wisconsin, United States
Ford is a town in Taylor County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 265 at the 2020 census. The unincorporated community of Polley is located in the town.
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- Area
- 35 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,260 ft
Questions about Ford
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Ford, WI a good place to live?
Ford has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.