Melrose town, Wisconsin
Melrose town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Melrose town is a geographic entity located in Jackson County, Wisconsin. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 467. The land area covers 26.96 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 467 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 41.3 yrs | ±7.3 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 237 | ±49 | 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 | 256 | ±49 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 237 | ±49 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 19 | ±16 |
| Median Home Value | $200,000 | ±$54,320 |
| Median Gross Rent | $888 | ±$356 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $74,809 | ±$15,013 |
| Per Capita Income | $38,706 | ±$5,184 |
| Poverty Rate | 10.1% | ±4.8% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 56 | ±28 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.5% | ±2.9% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 309 | ±54 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 76.8% | ±11.9% |
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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TOWN OF MELROSE
GUS Population: 466 (2024)
ID: 140802
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWN CHAIRMAN
N378 STATE RD 108, MELROSE WI 54642-5036
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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 Melrose | PK-06 | Melrose, WI | |
| Regular School Melrose | 07-12 | Melrose, WI | |
| 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-05 | Ettrick, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Holmen, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-01 | Black River Falls, 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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The Salon Professional Academy-Onalaska
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College | 19.2 mi away | 566 Theater Rd, Onalaska, WI, 54650 |
6087837400
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ETTRICK PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 13.3 mi away | 15570 SCHOOL ST, ETTRICK, WI, 54627 |
(608) 525-3408
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University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
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College | 23.5 mi away | 1725 State St, La Crosse, WI, 54601-9959 |
6087858000
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BLACK RIVER FALLS PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 14.6 mi away | 222 FILLMORE ST., BLACK RIVER FALLS, WI, 54615 |
(715) 284-4112
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Western Technical College
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College | 23.9 mi away | 400 7th St. North, La Crosse, WI, 54601 |
6087859200
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TAYLOR MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 15.2 mi away | 420 2ND ST., TAYLOR, WI, 54659 |
(715) 662-2310
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Viterbo University
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College | 24.6 mi away | 900 Viterbo Drive, La Crosse, WI, 54601-8804 |
6087963001
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SPARTA FREE LIBRARY
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Library | 15.4 mi away | 124 W. MAIN ST., SPARTA, WI, 54656 |
(608) 269-2010
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HAZEL BROWN LEICHT MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 15.4 mi away | 702 INDUSTRIAL DR., WEST SALEM, WI, 54669 |
(608) 786-1505
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JOHN BOSSHARD MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 15.4 mi away | 1720 HENRY JOHNS BLVD., BANGOR, WI, 54614 |
(608) 486-4408
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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 SPARTA, WI US, located 15.7 miles from Melrose town. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24.5° | 5.6° | 15.0° | 1.14" | — |
| February | 29.5° | 9.3° | 19.4° | 1.10" | — |
| March | 41.8° | 21.1° | 31.5° | 1.77" | — |
| April | 55.7° | 32.7° | 44.2° | 3.66" | — |
| May | 68.4° | 44.9° | 56.6° | 4.64" | — |
| June | 78.2° | 55.5° | 66.9° | 5.31" | — |
| July | 82.2° | 59.3° | 70.8° | 4.07" | — |
| August | 80.1° | 56.9° | 68.5° | 4.30" | — |
| September | 72.3° | 48.1° | 60.2° | 3.73" | — |
| October | 58.5° | 35.5° | 47.0° | 2.58" | — |
| November | 42.8° | 24.4° | 33.6° | 2.00" | — |
| December | 30.0° | 13.0° | 21.5° | 1.29" | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melrose village | Village | 1.2 mi | — |
| Mindoro CDP | CDP | 8.1 mi | — |
| Cataract CDP | CDP | 8.7 mi | — |
| Ettrick village | Village | 13.2 mi | — |
| Rockland village | Village | 15.1 mi | — |
| Taylor village | Village | 15.2 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 5505350775. • 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.