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Marshfield, Wisconsin

Introduction to Marshfield, Wisconsin

Marshfield, Wisconsin, in Wood county, is 65 miles E of Eau Claire, Wisconsin and 144 miles E of St. Paul, Minnesota. The city has a population of 18,800.

Marshfield History

Marshfield was first settled in 1868. It is the largest city of Wood County, which was established in 1856. A portion of the city also lies in Marathon County, which was founded in 1807. The city was officially incorporated in 1883. Marshfield is home to the World's Largest Round Barn.

Marshfield and nearby Attractions

  • Washington Square Shopping Center
  • Upham Mansion
  • Wildwood Park & Zoo
  • Foxfire Gardens
  • New Visions Gallery
  • Rib Mountain State Park

Things To Do In Marshfield

Local parks include the Grant Mini-Park, Forest Ridge Park, Wildwood Park, the Miller Recreation Area, Breem Park, Northern Hills Park and Columbia Park. The Upham Mansion, the New Visions Gallery and Foxfire Gardens are all accessible from Marshfield as well. Local celebrations include the Central Wisconsin State Fair, the Maple Fall Fest, the Cultural Fair and the Dairyfest.

Marshfield Transportation

Central Wisconsin Airport is nearby.

Marshfield Higher Education

Local colleges and universities include the Northcentral Technical College, the Western Wisconsin Technical College and the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point.

High Points

Marshfield strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Wisconsin):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophyMarshfield Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 16%Marshfield Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Marshfield, WI

Comparing Marshfield to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Wisconsin (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Senior Citizens87
Age of the Population77
Female Share of the Population78
Well-Paid Single Women79
Well-Paid Single Men76
Male Share of the Population43
Children Under 5 Years Old34
Racial Diversity27

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married43
Average Household Size22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty75
People in Middle Class or Better66
College Educated Adults68
Median Family Income66

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work98
Working at Home65
Public Transportation Use58

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Living Alone99
Affordability of Rents87
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals78
Housing Recently Built67
Seasonal and Vacation Housing44
Affordability of Property Taxes45

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