Northfield Town Hall Wisconsin, 2024
Northfield’s story
147 years in pictures
The archive holds 3 old photos and papers going back to 2004 and 3 maps from 1927 on.
- 1879Northfield is settled
NorthfieldWI
A town of 686, settled in 1879.
Population
686
2025 Census estimate · +1.3% since 2020
Median home value
$265K
Census ACS
Household income
$70K
median
Median age
38.5
years
Jobs based here
267
Balanced
Is Northfield a good place to live?
94% of households own their home in Northfield, where Wisconsin’s towns sit at 74% and U.S. towns at 73%. Northfield has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
686 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
HaleGarfieldGarden ValleyCurranSumnerPigeonNorthfield
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Northfield: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Northfield, and how to reach them.
PowerJackson Electric CoopEIAHIFLD · EIA
WaterNorthfield San Dist 1 water system1 health-based violation in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet5 providers97% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Northfield’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 Northfield ClerkThe town itself; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2025
ZIP codes54635, 5475854635 72% · 54758 28%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 Northfield.
Climate
Snowy winters and pleasant summers in Northfield
Northfield has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. Northfield’s July high is 81°F, against 82°F in Wisconsin’s towns and 85°F across U.S. towns.
41″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter9–27°
Spring33–55°
Summer57–79°
Fall37–57°
Oct 1
typical first frost
May 9
typical last frost
+1.8°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Northfield
Most working residents leave Northfield for work: only 4% work in town. The average trip to work in Northfield is 28 minutes. Since 2013, Northfield has added 247 jobs, to 267 in 2023.
4%work in town
| Northfield | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 28 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $70,000 | $87,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 4.2% | 8.3% | 8% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.7% | 6.4% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
In Northfield4%
Black River Falls16%
Eau Claire7%
Osseo5%
Whitehall5%
19 mi
median commute distance
267
jobs based in Northfield
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Health
How healthy Northfield is
Northfield beats the Wisconsin average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 8. 16% of Northfield adults smoke cigarettes.
| Northfield | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 14% | 14% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 26% | 25% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 13% | 14% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 20% | 16% |
32 measures vs. Wisconsin
0 better24 too close to call8 worse
| What stands out | Northfield | WI |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with COPD | 8% | 6.5% |
| More smokers | 16.2% | 13.6% |
| More adults with heart disease | 7.8% | 6.6% |
Mayo Clinic Health System Oakridge
9 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazards
Moderate risk in Northfield, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 58% of U.S. communities. Since 1993, 5 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Northfield.
58risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesTornadoes
5
paid flood claims since 1993
2
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Outdoors
Northfield has set aside 2.9% of its land for conservation
1.5 miles of trail in 0 parks and preserves.
2.9%conserved
2.9%
conserved · 661 of 22,875 acres
1.5 mi
of trails · 0 per sq mi
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Northfield
17pages on Northfield
The big questions
Out and about
The story
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Northfield; the nearest are
Chippewa Valley Technical CollegeCommunity college · Public · Eau Claire29.6 mi$4,844 in-state tuitionUniversity of Wisconsin-Eau ClaireUniversity or college · Public · Eau Claire29.7 mi$9,642 in-state tuition
About 4 of every 100 Northfield residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Wisconsin.
About Northfield
Town in Wisconsin, United States
Northfield is a town in Jackson County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 674 at the 2020 census. The unincorporated communities of Northfield and York are located in the town.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 36 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,060 ft
Questions about Northfield
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Northfield, WI a good place to live?
Northfield has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.