City safety & data profile

MarshfieldWI

Marshfield, WI is a 19K-resident city in Wood County with a median household income of $58,407.

Wood County, Wisconsin. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Marshfield, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Marshfield has a population larger than 40% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $177,800, and 2 hospitals serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

19K
Population
Top 60%
By size
$58,407
Median income
$177,800
Median home
11.6%
Poverty rate

The read on Marshfield

Marshfield posts a median household income higher than 20% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 2 hospitals serve the Marshfield area.

Top 80%
by median income, US cities
2
hospitals in & near Marshfield

Where Marshfield income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$58,407 Bottom 20% higher than 20% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. WI $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Marshfield, WI beyond the headline numbers

Marshfield sits inside Wood County, Wisconsin, at roughly 44.67°N, -90.17°W. Population 18,620, $58,407 median household income. Median home value $177,800, median rent $842. Poverty rate 11.6%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Marshfield's highest-prevalence health measure is obesity at 38.5%, then high blood pressure at 34.4%. 2 hospitals in/around Marshfield, 1/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Marshfield from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
18,620
Marshfield
Median Income
$58,407
-14% vs avg
Median Home Value
$177,800
-22% vs avg
Median Age
43.2
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Wood County) - Marshfield's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
74K-1%
Median Income
$67,989+43%
Median Home Value
$175,600+47%
Poverty Rate
10.8%-2%
Unemployment
4%-46%

Economics

Economics indicators for Marshfield, WI
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$842/mo
Poverty Rate
11.6% -18% vs avg
Unemployment 2.8%
Bachelor's Degree+ 25.6%
Work From Home 11.1%
Public Transit 0.3%

Population

White 90.1%
African American 1.2%
Asian 2.5%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.7%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Obesity
38.5%
High Blood Pressure
34.4%
Short Sleep Duration
31.1%
Physical Inactivity
27%
Binge Drinking
19.5%
Frequent Mental Distress
15.5%
Current Smoking
14%
Frequent Physical Distress
13.4%
Diabetes
11.6%
Current Asthma
10.9%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 66.1%
Annual Checkup 77.7%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
7.5%
Coronary Heart Disease
7.3%
Stroke
3.6%

Hospitals 2 total

Rating Distribution
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1
Average Rating
1/5
Total Hospitals
2
With ER
1
MARSHFIELD MEDICAL CENTER
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Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Marshfield, WI? ▼
Marshfield, WI has a population of 18,620 people, located in Wood County, Wisconsin.
What is the median household income in Marshfield? ▼
The median household income in Marshfield, WI is $58,407 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 11.6%.
What is the median home value in Marshfield? ▼
The median home value in Marshfield, WI is $177,800. Median rent is $842/month.
What are the top health concerns in Marshfield? ▼
The top health indicators in Marshfield include Obesity (38.5%), High Blood Pressure (34.4%), Short Sleep Duration (31.1%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Marshfield? ▼
Marshfield has 2 hospitals with an average rating of 1/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Marshfield? ▼
The median age in Marshfield, WI is 43.2 years. 25.6% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Marshfield, WI is located in Wood County, Wisconsin. With a population of 19K and a $58,407 median household income, the community faces health challenges including obesity and high blood pressure. Residents have access to 2 hospitals with an average rating of 1/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Marshfield area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Nearby Cities 8

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Using Marshfield's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Marshfield area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Wood County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.