Clifton town, Wisconsin
Clifton town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Clifton town is a geographic entity located in Grant County, Wisconsin. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 409. The land area covers 35.70 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 409 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 24.5 yrs | ±5 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 142 | ±32 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 187 | ±50 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 142 | ±32 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 45 | ±40 |
| Median Home Value | $256,300 | ±$118,730 |
| Median Gross Rent | $867 | ±$168 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $91,250 | ±$23,539 |
| Per Capita Income | $43,197 | ±$9,418 |
| Poverty Rate | 4.2% | ±4.1% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 19 | ±19 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.5% | ±2% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 196 | ±46 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 63.4% | ±7.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWN OF CLIFTON
GUS Population: 394 (2024)
ID: 177455
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: CLERK
1528 NEW CALIFORNIA ROAD, LIVINGSTON WI 53554
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GUS Population: 52,330 (2024)
ID: 115026
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: ADMINISTRATOR
PO BOX 529, LANCASTER WI 53813-0529
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Belmont, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Belmont, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Fennimore, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Fennimore, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Fennimore, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Highland, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Highland, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Highland, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Livingston, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Livingston, WI |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Southwest Wisconsin Technical College
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College | 9.3 mi away | 1800 Bronson Blvd, Fennimore, WI, 53809-9778 |
6088223262
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ALLEN-DIETZMAN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 2.9 mi away | 220 W. BARBER AVE., LIVINGSTON, WI, 53554 |
(608) 943-6801
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University of Wisconsin-Platteville
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College | 11.4 mi away | 1 University Plaza, Platteville, WI, 53818-3099 |
6083421491
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MONTFORT PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 5.8 mi away | 102 E. PARK ST., MONTFORT, WI, 53569 |
(608) 943-6265
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COBB PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 9.3 mi away | 109 S. MIFFLIN ST., COBB, WI, 53526 |
(608) 623-2554
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DWIGHT T. PARKER PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 10.3 mi away | 925 LINCOLN AVE., FENNIMORE, WI, 53809 |
(608) 822-6294
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PLATTEVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 11.4 mi away | 225 W. MAIN ST., PLATTEVILLE, WI, 53818 |
(608) 348-7441
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SCHREINER MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 11.8 mi away | 113 W. ELM ST., LANCASTER, WI, 53813 |
(608) 723-7304
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JOHN TURGESON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 13.6 mi away | 220 S. MOUND AVE., BELMONT, WI, 53510 |
(608) 762-5137
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MINERAL POINT PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 15.9 mi away | 137 HIGH ST., STE. 2, MINERAL POINT, WI, 53565 |
(608) 987-2447
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at PLATTEVILLE, WI US, located 10.4 miles from Clifton town. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25.7° | 9.9° | 17.8° | 1.22" | 11.0" |
| February | 30.8° | 13.7° | 22.3° | 1.47" | 9.8" |
| March | 43.3° | 24.8° | 34.1° | 2.09" | 6.1" |
| April | 57.1° | 35.4° | 46.3° | 3.95" | 1.6" |
| May | 68.7° | 47.1° | 57.9° | 4.65" | 0.1" |
| June | 78.2° | 58.3° | 68.2° | 5.97" | 0.0" |
| July | 81.8° | 61.8° | 71.8° | 5.29" | 0.0" |
| August | 80.1° | 59.8° | 70.0° | 4.23" | 0.0" |
| September | 73.2° | 51.2° | 62.2° | 4.25" | 0.0" |
| October | 60.3° | 39.1° | 49.7° | 2.82" | 0.4" |
| November | 44.6° | 28.0° | 36.3° | 2.25" | 1.9" |
| December | 31.6° | 16.7° | 24.2° | 1.79" | 11.9" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Livingston village | Village | 2.7 mi | — |
| Montfort village | Village | 5.6 mi | — |
| Rewey village | Village | 6.1 mi | — |
| Cobb village | Village | 9.3 mi | — |
| Fennimore city | City | 10.3 mi | — |
| Linden village | Village | 10.9 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 5504315500. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.