Hotel Blodgett, 1919
Marshfield’s story
Marshfield in pictures
The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 1880.
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A town of 782. Home to 18 notable people.
Population
782
2025 Census estimate · +2.6% since 2020
Median home value
$303K
Census ACS
Household income
$72K
median
Median age
56.4
years
Jobs based here
315
A commuter town
Is Marshfield a good place to live?
Marshfield’s median age is 56.4 years, where Wisconsin’s towns sit at 42.1 years and U.S. towns at 40.5 years. Marshfield has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What makes Marshfield stand out
Where Marshfield beats most towns.
Small town
782 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
MarshfieldAuburndaleCameronRichfieldMcMillanMarshfield
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Marshfield: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Marshfield, and how to reach them.
PowerConsolidated Water Power11.4¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
InternetProviders and speedsData pending · D4
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Marshfield’s trash rules yet
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 Marshfield ClerkThe town itself; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2023
ZIP codes54449, 5444154449 97% · 54441 3%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 Marshfield.
Work & commute
About half of Marshfield’s working residents commute to Marshfield
Most working residents leave Marshfield for work: only 1% work in town. Marshfield’s average trip to work is 17 minutes, against 22 minutes in Wisconsin’s towns and 25 minutes across U.S. towns. Jobs based in Marshfield fell to 315 in 2023, 153 fewer than in 2013.
1%work in town
| Marshfield | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 17 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 1.4% | 8.3% | 8% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.8% | 6.4% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $72,000 | $87,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In Marshfield1%
Marshfield49%
Wausau3%
Stevens Point2%
Wisconsin Rapids2%
6 mi
median commute distance
315
jobs based in Marshfield
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Natural hazards
Inland flooding leads a low hazard risk in Marshfield
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 73% of U.S. communities.
27risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesTornadoes
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
Snowy winters and pleasant summers in Marshfield
Marshfield has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. The July high in Marshfield is 80°F.
57″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter9–26°
Spring32–54°
Summer56–78°
Fall36–56°
Oct 5
typical first frost
May 5
typical last frost
+1.5°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
How healthy Marshfield is
Marshfield beats the Wisconsin average on 3 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 1. 28% of Marshfield adults feel lonely.
| Marshfield | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 30% | 33% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 31% | 32% | 36% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 20% | 16% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 39% | 38% | 35% |
32 measures vs. Wisconsin
3 better28 too close to call1 worse
| What stands out | Marshfield | WI |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 8.3% | 9.7% |
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 4.8% | 5.5% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 9.6% | 8.6% |
Marshfield Medical Center
6 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Marshfield
17pages on Marshfield
The big questions
Out and about
The story
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Marshfield; the nearest are
Mid-State Technical CollegeCommunity college · Public · Wisconsin Rapids21.8 mi$5,002 in-state tuitionUniversity of Wisconsin-Stevens PointUniversity or college · Public · Stevens Point26.3 mi$9,488 in-state tuition
About 3 of every 100 Marshfield residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Wisconsin.
A commuter town
99% of working residents leave Marshfield for work
Where Marshfield’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
315jobs based in Marshfield
1%of working residents work in town
6 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
Famous people from Marshfield
18 notable people were born in Marshfield.
Questions about Marshfield
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Marshfield, WI a good place to live?
Marshfield has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.