Garden Valley town, Wisconsin
Garden Valley town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Garden Valley town is a geographic entity located in Jackson County, Wisconsin. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 379. The land area covers 36.12 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 379 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 50.5 yrs | ±5.9 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 158 | ±31 | 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 | 205 | ±40 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 158 | ±31 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 47 | ±26 |
| Median Home Value | $214,100 | ±$67,911 |
| Median Gross Rent | $444 | ±$176 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $62,500 | ±$14,124 |
| Per Capita Income | $38,640 | ±$6,978 |
| Poverty Rate | 17.1% | ±11.8% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 68 | ±48 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.3% | ±3.8% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 165 | ±34 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 73.4% | ±10.3% |
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 GARDEN VALLEY
GUS Population: 388 (2024)
ID: 177494
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWN CHAIR
W14584 STATE ROAD 121, HIXTON WI 54635-8202
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GUS Population: 21,027 (2024)
ID: 177063
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY CLERK
307 MAIN ST, BLACK RIVER FALLS WI 54615-1784
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Black River Falls, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Black River Falls, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Blair, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | Blair, WI | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 12 | Black River Falls, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-01 | Black River Falls, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Merrillan, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Alma Center, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Osseo, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Osseo, 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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FAIRCHILD PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 9.3 mi away | 208 HURON ST., FAIRCHILD, WI, 54741 |
(715) 334-4007
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TAYLOR MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 12.1 mi away | 420 2ND ST., TAYLOR, WI, 54659 |
(715) 662-2310
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BLACK RIVER FALLS PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 13.6 mi away | 222 FILLMORE ST., BLACK RIVER FALLS, WI, 54615 |
(715) 284-4112
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HAUGE MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 14.1 mi away | 50655 CHARLES ST., OSSEO, WI, 54758 |
(715) 597-3444
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AUGUSTA MEMORIAL PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 16.2 mi away | 113 N. STONE ST., AUGUSTA, WI, 54722 |
(715) 286-2070
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BLAIR-PRESTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 17.1 mi away | 122 S. URBERG AVE., BLAIR, WI, 54616 |
(608) 989-2502
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WHITEHALL COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 17.8 mi away | 36351 MAIN ST., WHITEHALL, WI, 54773 |
(715) 538-4107
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NEILLSVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 20.1 mi away | 409 HEWETT ST., NEILLSVILLE, WI, 54456 |
(715) 743-2558
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STRUM PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 21.0 mi away | 114 5TH AVE. S., STRUM, WI, 54770 |
(715) 695-3848
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INDEPENDENCE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 22.9 mi away | 23688 ADAMS ST., INDEPENDENCE, WI, 54747 |
(715) 985-3616
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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 AUGUSTA RS, WI US, located 16.7 miles from Garden Valley town. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22.2° | 3.8° | 13.0° | 0.98" | — |
| February | 26.8° | 6.3° | 16.5° | 1.06" | — |
| March | 39.5° | 19.4° | 29.5° | 1.70" | — |
| April | 54.3° | 32.8° | 43.6° | 3.11" | — |
| May | 67.6° | 45.3° | 56.5° | 4.30" | — |
| June | 77.2° | 55.6° | 66.4° | 5.09" | — |
| July | 81.6° | 58.9° | 70.3° | 4.25" | — |
| August | 78.8° | 56.9° | 67.9° | 4.42" | — |
| September | 70.3° | 48.4° | 59.3° | 3.76" | — |
| October | 56.5° | 35.3° | 45.9° | 2.63" | — |
| November | 40.8° | 23.9° | 32.4° | 1.79" | — |
| December | 27.7° | 11.3° | 19.5° | 1.39" | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alma Center village | Village | 4.0 mi | — |
| Hixton village | Village | 6.0 mi | — |
| Humbird CDP | CDP | 6.8 mi | — |
| Merrillan village | Village | 7.5 mi | — |
| Fairchild village | Village | 9.7 mi | — |
| Pigeon Falls village | Village | 11.5 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 5505328250. • 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.