Meyers Universum Band 17 42, 1856
Maiden Rock’s story
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Maiden RockWI
A town of 610.
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Photo: Royalbroil · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
610
2025 Census estimate · +3.2% since 2020
Typical home
$347K
+7.6% in a year
Household income
$74K
median
Median age
58.7
years
Jobs based here
35
A commuter town
Is Maiden Rock a good place to live?
The biggest park or preserve is Rush River Delta State Natural Area, at 334 acres. Maiden Rock has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
610 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Wacouta TownshipSalemUnionIsabelleStockholmPepinFrankfortMaiden Rock
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Maiden Rock: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Maiden Rock, and how to reach them.
PowerPierce-Pepin Coop ServicesEIAHIFLD · EIA
WaterMaiden Rock Water Utility1 health-based violation in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet6 providers89% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Maiden Rock’s trash rules yet
SchoolsPlum City School DistrictEllsworth Community School DistrictPepin Area School District3 districts serve Maiden Rock; which school depends on your address and gradeNCES
Register to voteOnlineIn Wisconsin you can register online until 20 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 20 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereTown of Maiden Rock ClerkThe town itself; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2025
ZIP codes54750, 54761, 5476954750 56% · 54761 22% · 54769 21%Census 2020
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 Maiden Rock.
Who lives here
Fewer of Maiden Rock’s residents are under 18 than in the typical Wisconsin or U.S. town
The Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate puts Maiden Rock at 610 residents, up 3.2% since 2020. Its midpoint age stands at 58.7 years, above both Wisconsin’s towns (42.1 years) and U.S. towns (40.5 years). Four-year graduates: 33% of adults 25 and older here, 33% across Wisconsin.
58.7median age · WI 40.2
| Maiden Rock | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 8.7% | 21% | 22% |
| Median age | 58.7 years | 42.1 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 33% | 32% | 29% |
Maiden RockWisconsinUnited States
Ages · share of residents
26%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma3%
High school28%
Some college22%
Associate’s14%
Bachelor’s26%
Graduate7%
Women and men · all residents
47% women, 53% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±6 points. Across Wisconsin, 49.9% of residents are women. Among residents 65 to 74, 61% are men (WI 49%).
| Maiden Rock | WI | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 2.1% | 11.2% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 6.6% | 10.2% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 5% | 9.3% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 13% | 12.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 11.4% | 12.7% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 6.2% | 11.8% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 18.3% | 13.8% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 26% | 11.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 11.4% | 7.3% | 7% |
| No diploma | 2.9% | 6.4% | 10.4% |
| High school | 28.3% | 29.4% | 26% |
| Some college | 22% | 19.5% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 14.3% | 11.3% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 25.9% | 22% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 6.6% | 11.4% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 600, single groups can be off by several points
Work & commute
Maiden Rock stands out in Wisconsin and nationally, with the average trip to work longer than most
The top destinations are Red Wing (15%), Ellsworth (6%) and Eau Claire (5%). Only 5 of the 363 Wisconsin towns we compare have a lower share of working residents who work in town than Maiden Rock. The town’s income of the median household stands at $74,000, below both the Wisconsin town median ($87,000) and the median of U.S. towns ($80,000). Half commute less than 28 miles.
1%work in town
| Maiden Rock | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 41 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 0.9% | 8.3% | 8% |
| Median household income | $74,000 | $87,000 | $80,000 |
| Work from home | 10% | 12% | 11% |
Where working residents work
In Maiden Rock1%
Red Wing15%
Ellsworth6%
Eau Claire5%
Plum City4%
28 mi
median commute distance
35
jobs based in Maiden Rock
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
34″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter10–26°
Spring34–55°
Summer59–79°
Fall38–57°
Oct 14
typical first frost
Apr 23
typical last frost
+1.0°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
How healthy Maiden Rock is
Two figures for adults in Maiden Rock: 38% have high blood pressure, 29% feel lonely. The town does better than the Wisconsin average on 6 of 32 CDC measures and worse on 5. For adults here, the share who binge drink is 18%.
| Maiden Rock | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 15% | 17% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 38% | 33% | 35% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 30% | 33% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 20% | 16% |
32 measures vs. Wisconsin
6 better21 too close to call5 worse
| What stands out | Maiden Rock | WI |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 9.6% | 12.1% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 7.8% | 9.7% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 10.6% | 8.6% |
Mayo Clinic Health System - Lake City
7.9 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazards
Moderate risk in Maiden Rock, with inland flooding at the top
58% of Maiden Rock’s expected losses from natural hazards come from inland flooding, followed by tornadoes at 15%. Expected damage from storms and floods is higher here than in 57% of U.S. communities.
57risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesStrong wind
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Outdoors
Maiden Rock keeps 2.2% of its land conserved
Count the trails in 2 parks and preserves and they come to 0.5 miles.
2.2%conserved
2.2%
conserved · 626 of 27,986 acres
0.5 mi
of trails · 0 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Rush River Delta State Natural Area | — | 334 |
| 2. Pine Creek Fishery Area | — | 236 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Housing
Maiden Rock’s typical home value is about $347K
Home values are up 7.6% over the year to September 2026. In Maiden Rock, 92% of households live in a home they own. For Maiden Rock, the median rent is $867 a month.
$347KZillow home value
| Maiden Rock | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 92% | 74% | 73% |
| Median rent | $867 a month | $1,078 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Maiden Rock$347K
Wisconsin$337K
+7.6%
value change, 1 year
2
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Maiden Rock
18pages on Maiden Rock
The big questions
Out and about
The story
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Maiden Rock; the nearest are
University of Wisconsin-StoutUniversity or college · Public · Menomonie26.2 mi$10,701 in-state tuitionRochester Community and Technical CollegeCommunity college · Public · Rochester, MN39.3 mi$6,389 in-state tuition
About 2 of every 100 Maiden Rock residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Wisconsin.
A commuter town
99% of working residents leave Maiden Rock for work
Where Maiden Rock’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
35jobs based in Maiden Rock
1%of working residents work in town
28 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
Questions about Maiden Rock
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Maiden Rock, WI a good place to live?
Maiden Rock has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.