Ford town, Wisconsin
Ford town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Ford town is a geographic entity located in Taylor County, Wisconsin. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 260. The land area covers 32.82 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 260 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 38.2 yrs | ±7.8 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 134 | ±41 | 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 | 148 | ±40 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 134 | ±41 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 14 | ±12 |
| Median Home Value | $260,900 | ±$38,416 |
| Median Gross Rent | Suppressed | — |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $91,250 | ±$35,534 |
| Per Capita Income | $40,500 | ±$12,925 |
| Poverty Rate | 10.5% | ±7.8% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 43 | ±35 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.2% | ±1.4% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 222 | ±116 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 76.1% | ±16.2% |
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 FORD
GUS Population: 261 (2024)
ID: 177744
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWN CLERK
W15167 POLLEY LN, GILMAN WI 54433-9637
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GUS Population: 20,167 (2024)
ID: 136512
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN
224 S 2ND ST, MEDFORD WI 54451-1899
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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 | Gilman, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Gilman, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Stanley, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Stanley, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Stanley, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Thorp, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Thorp, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-12 | Gilman, WI | |
| 5 Nearby | 6-13 | MEDFORD, WI | |
| 6 Nearby | 6-13 | THORP, WI |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 1 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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WESTERN TAYLOR COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 3.2 mi away | 380 E. MAIN ST., GILMAN, WI, 54433 |
(715) 447-5486
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THORP PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 14.8 mi away | 401 S. CONWAY DR., THORP, WI, 54771 |
(715) 669-5953
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WITHEE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 16.4 mi away | 511 DIVISION ST., WITHEE, WI, 54498 |
(715) 229-2010
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D.R. MOON MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 17.0 mi away | 154 4TH AVE., STANLEY, WI, 54768 |
(715) 644-2004
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OWEN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 17.4 mi away | 414 CENTRAL AVE., OWEN, WI, 54460 |
(715) 229-2939
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FRANCES L. SIMEK MEMORIAL LIBRARY MEDFORD
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Library | 19.3 mi away | 400 N. MAIN ST., MEDFORD, WI, 54451 |
(715) 748-2505
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CORNELL PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 19.8 mi away | 117 N. THIRD ST., CORNELL, WI, 54732 |
(715) 239-3709
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JEAN M. THOMSEN MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 21.9 mi away | 105 N. GERSHWIN ST., STETSONVILLE, WI, 54480 |
(715) 678-2892
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DORCHESTER PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 23.0 mi away | 155 N. SECOND ST., DORCHESTER, WI, 54425 |
(715) 654-5959
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HAWKINS AREA LIBRARY
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Library | 23.9 mi away | 709 MAIN ST., HAWKINS, WI, 54530 |
(715) 585-2311
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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 JUMP RVR 3E, WI US, located 12.6 miles from Ford town. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22.0° | 3.9° | 12.9° | 1.07" | 17.2" |
| February | 27.0° | 6.8° | 16.9° | 1.03" | 13.7" |
| March | 39.6° | 18.8° | 29.2° | 1.68" | 11.0" |
| April | 53.7° | 31.4° | 42.6° | 3.34" | 3.9" |
| May | 67.0° | 42.8° | 54.9° | 3.91" | 0.5" |
| June | 74.8° | 52.2° | 63.5° | 5.03" | 0.0" |
| July | 78.6° | 55.9° | 67.3° | 3.84" | 0.0" |
| August | 76.6° | 53.8° | 65.2° | 4.21" | 0.0" |
| September | 68.6° | 46.5° | 57.5° | 4.08" | 0.1" |
| October | 55.2° | 35.6° | 45.4° | 3.21" | 0.8" |
| November | 39.1° | 23.6° | 31.3° | 2.01" | 6.2" |
| December | 26.9° | 11.5° | 19.2° | 1.34" | 17.0" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gilman village | Village | 3.1 mi | — |
| Lublin village | Village | 6.5 mi | — |
| Jump River CDP | CDP | 13.2 mi | — |
| Sheldon village | Village | 14.4 mi | — |
| Thorp city | City | 14.8 mi | — |
| Withee village | Village | 16.5 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 5511926425. • 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.