HatfieldWI
A town of 190, settled in 1875.
Is Hatfield a good place to live?
Hatfield has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
190 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Hatfield: who provides what
Hatfield is unincorporated, so Jackson County and regional agencies provide most services.
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 Hatfield.
In Hatfield, the median age runs higher than in the typical Wisconsin or U.S. town
Hatfield: 42% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more. People 65 and older are 53% of residents (19% statewide); adults 18 to 34 are 4% of residents (22% statewide).
| Hatfield | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 66.3 years | 42.1 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 42% | 32% | 29% |
Ages · share of residents
Education · adults 25 and older
Women and men · all residents
Somewhere between 40% and 81% women
The Census survey reached too few of Hatfield’s residents to say more: its margin here is ±20.8 points. Across Wisconsin, 49.9% of residents are women.
| Hatfield | WI | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 2.6% | 11.2% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 2.6% | 10.2% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 0% | 9.3% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 3.7% | 12.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 8.4% | 12.7% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 11.1% | 11.8% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 18.9% | 13.8% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 44.2% | 11.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 8.4% | 7.3% | 7% |
| No diploma | 3.9% | 6.4% | 10.4% |
| High school | 31.7% | 29.4% | 26% |
| Some college | 12.8% | 19.5% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 10% | 11.3% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 40.6% | 22% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 1.1% | 11.4% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 200, single groups can be off by several points
Compared with most of Wisconsin and the rest of the country, the average trip to work in Hatfield is longer
The middle household income for Hatfield comes to $60,000. In Hatfield, 1.2% of working residents work locally, against 8.3% in Wisconsin’s towns and 8% across U.S. towns. Half commute less than 26 miles. 12% of residents live below the poverty line here.
| Hatfield | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 34 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $60,000 | $87,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 1.2% | 8.3% | 8% |
| Below the poverty line | 12% | 6.4% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
How healthy Hatfield is
No town among the 358 in Wisconsin we compare has a higher share of adults who have diabetes than Hatfield. Against the Wisconsin average, Hatfield comes out ahead on 4 CDC measures out of 32, and behind on 11. Among 358 Wisconsin towns, just 2 have a higher share of adults who had a checkup this year than Hatfield. The share of adults in Hatfield who have high blood pressure: 46%.
| Hatfield | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 46% | 33% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 11% | 12% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 20% | 16% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 13% | 14% |
| What stands out | Hatfield | WI |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 14.2% | 19% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 84.4% | 77.8% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 17.4% | 9.9% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
0% of Hatfield is conserved land
Across 1 park or preserve: 0.2 miles of trail. Hatfield’s density of trails comes in at 0.1 miles per square mile. It has one park or preserve, 12 acres in all.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. West Arbutus County Park | — | 12 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Natural hazards: moderate risk in Hatfield, mostly inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in half of U.S. communities. Of the losses FEMA expects in Hatfield, 50% come from inland flooding and 25% from cold waves.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Everything we know about Hatfield
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Hatfield; the nearest are
About 1 of every 100 Hatfield residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Wisconsin.
99% of working residents leave Hatfield for work
Where Hatfield’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Questions about Hatfield
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Hatfield, WI a good place to live?
Hatfield has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.