McKinley town, Wisconsin
McKinley town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
McKinley town is a geographic entity located in Polk County, Wisconsin. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 351. The land area covers 35.97 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 351 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 48.5 yrs | ±4.5 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 150 | ±25 | 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 | 230 | ±34 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 150 | ±25 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 80 | ±25 |
| Median Home Value | $219,700 | ±$17,905 |
| Median Gross Rent | $950 | ±$487 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $54,821 | ±$15,088 |
| Per Capita Income | $28,945 | ±$6,164 |
| Poverty Rate | 13.1% | ±7.9% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 52 | ±33 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.1% | ±1.6% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 183 | ±46 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 84% | ±9% |
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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GUS Population: 352 (2024)
ID: 136752
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN
2296 1ST ST, CUMBERLAND WI 54829-9468
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GUS Population: 45,831 (2024)
ID: 115032
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: FINANCE MANAGER
100 POLK COUNTY PLZ, STE 170, BALSAM LAKE WI 54810-9082
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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 | Almena, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Cumberland, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Cumberland, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | Cumberland, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | Frederic, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Frederic, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-12 | Cumberland, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-12 | Turtle Lake, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Luck, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Luck, 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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Northwood Technical College
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College | 24.4 mi away | 1900 College Dr., Rice Lake, WI, 54868 |
8002439482
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THOMAS ST. ANGELO PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 10.7 mi away | 1305 2ND AVE., CUMBERLAND, WI, 54829 |
(715) 822-2767
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LUCK PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 12.4 mi away | 301 S. MAIN ST., LUCK, WI, 54853 |
(715) 472-2770
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FREDERIC PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 12.5 mi away | 127 OAK ST. W., FREDERIC, WI, 54837 |
(715) 327-4979
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MILLTOWN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 14.2 mi away | 61 W. MAIN ST., MILLTOWN, WI, 54858 |
(715) 825-2313
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TURTLE LAKE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 14.3 mi away | 301 MAPLE ST. S., TURTLE LAKE, WI, 54889 |
(715) 986-4618
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BALSAM LAKE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 14.6 mi away | 404 MAIN ST., BALSAM LAKE, WI, 54810 |
(715) 485-3215
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SHELL LAKE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 18.0 mi away | 501 1ST ST., SHELL LAKE, WI, 54871 |
(715) 468-2074
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CENTURIA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 18.6 mi away | 409 4TH ST., CENTURIA, WI, 54824 |
(715) 646-2630
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AMERY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 20.2 mi away | 104 MAPLE ST., AMERY, WI, 54001 |
(715) 268-9340
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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 CUMBERLAND, WI US, located 10.7 miles from McKinley town. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19.1° | 0.3° | 9.7° | 0.95" | 11.4" |
| February | 24.3° | 2.7° | 13.5° | 0.99" | 10.6" |
| March | 37.1° | 15.5° | 26.3° | 1.69" | 9.2" |
| April | 51.6° | 30.4° | 41.0° | 2.83" | 4.6" |
| May | 64.7° | 44.0° | 54.4° | 3.84" | 0.4" |
| June | 74.7° | 54.9° | 64.8° | 4.54" | 0.0" |
| July | 79.0° | 59.4° | 69.2° | 4.47" | 0.0" |
| August | 76.9° | 57.3° | 67.1° | 4.40" | 0.0" |
| September | 68.5° | 48.1° | 58.3° | 3.61" | 0.0" |
| October | 54.0° | 35.1° | 44.5° | 3.28" | 0.7" |
| November | 38.0° | 22.0° | 30.0° | 1.86" | 7.1" |
| December | 24.3° | 8.7° | 16.5° | 1.29" | 11.6" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cumberland city | City | 10.1 mi | — |
| Luck village | Village | 11.4 mi | — |
| Barronett CDP | CDP | 11.7 mi | — |
| Lewis CDP | CDP | 12.1 mi | — |
| Frederic village | Village | 12.2 mi | — |
| Balsam Lake village | Village | 13.8 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 5509546900. • 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.