Medford, Wisconsin

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Medford, Wisconsin
City
Wisconsin Highway 13 in Medford
Medford, Wisconsin
Location within the state of Wisconsin.
Coordinates: 45°8′17″N 90°20′43″W / 45.13806°N 90.34528°W / 45.13806; -90.34528Coordinates: 45°8′17″N 90°20′43″W / 45.13806°N 90.34528°W / 45.13806; -90.34528
Country United States
State Wisconsin
County Taylor
Area[1]
 • Total 4.54 sq mi (11.76 km2)
 • Land 4.51 sq mi (11.68 km2)
 • Water 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km2)
Population (2010)[2]
 • Total 4,326
 • Estimate (2012[3]) 4,294
 • Density 959.2/sq mi (370.3/km2)
Time zone Central (CST) (UTC-6)
 • Summer (DST) CDT (UTC-5)
ZIP codes 54451
Area code(s) 715 & 534
Website Official website

Medford is a city in Taylor County, in north-central Wisconsin, United States. The population was 4,326 at the 2010 census. The city is located mostly within the boundaries of the Town of Medford. It is the county seat of Taylor County.

Geography

Medford is located at 45°8′16″N 90°20′42″W / 45.13778°N 90.34500°W / 45.13778; -90.34500 (45.137994, −90.345227.[4]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.54 square miles (11.76 km2), of which, 4.51 square miles (11.68 km2) is land and 0.03 square miles (0.08 km2) is water.[1] There are over 4,000 people in the city of Medford.

Demographics

2010 census

As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 4,326 people, 1,982 households, and 1,094 families residing in the city. The population density was 959.2 inhabitants per square mile (370.3 /km2). There were 2,127 housing units at an average density of 471.6 per square mile (182.1 /km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.0% White, 0.5% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.6% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.2% of the population.

There were 1,982 households of which 26.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.6% were married couples living together, 10.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 44.8% were non-families. 39.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 19.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.10 and the average family size was 2.79.

The median age in the city was 43 years. 22.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.6% were from 25 to 44; 25.7% were from 45 to 64; and 21.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.5% male and 52.5% female.

2000 census

As of the census[5] of 2000, there were 4,350 people. The population density was 1,243.9 people per square mile (479.9/km²). There were 2,034 housing units at an average density of 581.6 per square mile (224.4/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 98.69% White, 0.11% Black or African American, 0.18% Native American, 0.18% Asian, 0.02% from other races, and 0.80% from two or more races. 0.57% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 1,947 households out of which 27.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.9% were married couples living together, 9.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 41.9% were non-families. 36.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 16.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.17 and the average family size was 2.86.

In the city the population was spread out with 23.2% under the age of 18, 8.6% from 18 to 24, 27.1% from 25 to 44, 19.2% from 45 to 64, and 21.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 91.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $35,278, and the median income for a family was $47,045. Males had a median income of $31,840 versus $23,955 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,962. About 4.3% of families and 9.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.9% of those under age 18 and 11.9% of those age 65 or over.

Government

The city hall in Medford, Wisconsin in November 2013.
Position Name Term Expiration
Mayor Michael Wellner Two Year Term April, 2010[6]
First District Alderperson Tom Gebert Two Year Term April, 2010
First District Alderperson Arlene Parent Two Year Term April, 2011
Second District Alderperson Peggy Kraschnewski Two Year Term April, 2010
Second District Alderperson Greg Knight Two Year Term April, 2011
Third District Alderperson Pat DeChatelets Two Year Term April, 2011
Third District Alderperson Jim Peterson Two Year Term April, 2010
Fourth District Alderperson Clem Johnson Two Year Term April, 2010
Fourth District Alderperson Michael Bub Two Year Term April, 2011

Recreation

Medford City Park

Medford City Park, the city’s principal community park, was established in 1890 and consists of 100 acres (0.40 km2). An extensive redevelopment program for the park was initiated in 1979. Equipment and facilities include an outdoor swimming pool, with dressing area and wading pool, playground equipment, four park shelters, two restroom facilities, one tennis court, four volleyball courts, one basketball court, two softball fields, a concession stand, nine recreation vehicle camping facilities, a skatepark, the "River Walk" which parallels the Black River for the majority of its way through the city, and picnic and barbecue areas along the walkway. The 19-acre (77,000 m2) Medford millpond has been periodically dredged of sedimentation in an effort to improve fish habitat in the pond.[7]

Grahl Park

Grahl Park consists of 7 acres (0.028 km2) and is designed as an integral part of a residential subdivision and has pedestrian access points to surrounding neighborhoods from the west, north, and east. It has a Little League baseball field, basketball court, restroom facilities, park shelter, and playground equipment.[8]

Pine Line Trail

The southern trailhead of Wisconsin's Pine Line Trail, lies within Medford. The Pine Line Trail is an unpaved, multi-use rail-trail extending just over 26 miles (42 km) to Prentice.[9]

Curling Club

The Medford Curling Club is located on the south side of the city. The Mixed National Championships were most recently held here in 2009.[10] There are four sheets of ice, a changing room, and a warming area inside.

Golf courses

The city has two golf courses, the Tee-Hi Golf Course and the Black River Golf Club.

Transportation

Major roads and highways

WIS 13 travels north to Prentice, Wisconsin and south to Stetsonville, Wisconsin.
 WIS 64 travels east to Merrill, Wisconsin, and west to Gilman, Wisconsin.

Air transportation

The Taylor County Airport serves the Medford area.

Media

WKEB / WIGM studios

AM radio

  • WIGM AM 1490, (Sports Talk)

FM radio

Newspaper

  • Star News

Education

Primary

  • Medford Area Elementary School, public school serving grades PK-4
  • Medford Area Middle School, public school serving grades 5-8
  • Holy Rosary Catholic School, Catholic school serving grades PK-6
  • Immanuel Lutheran School, Lutheran school serving grades PK-8

Secondary

Post-secondary/college

Health care

Memorial Health Center is a health care organization that operates a hospital, clinics, senior care facilities, and a skilled nursing care and rehabilitation facility in the Medford area. Featuring and extensive renovation done within the last 10 years, Memorial Health Center has been promoted to feature an Aspirus Heart and Vascular Institute.

Notable people

Images

  • Sign on WIS 13

  • Business District

  • Welcome sign

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-11-18. 
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-11-18. 
  3. ↑ "Population Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2013-06-24. 
  4. ↑ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23. 
  5. ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31. 
  6. ↑ City of Medford
  7. ↑ http://www.citymedfordwi.com/index.asp?Type=NONE&SEC={E4638207-E927-4497-AC54-68433E5542AE}
  8. ↑ http://citymedfordwi.com/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC={2A8D8CC5-30F7-4E44-9694-911E7E6519BC}
  9. ↑ The Pine Line
  10. ↑ "Action gets underway in Wisconsin". United States Curling Association. 2009-03-17. Retrieved 2011-02-07.
  11. ↑ "Tombstone Pizza co-founder Joseph Simek dies". Green Bay Press Gazette. 2013-02-21. Retrieved 2013-03-17. 
  12. ↑ Uebelherr, Jay (2013-02-20). "Joseph Simek was a founder of Tombstone Pizza". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved 2013-03-17. 
  13. ↑ 'Wisconsin Blue Book 2011–2012', Biographical Sketch of Scott Suder, pg. 65

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