Shields town, Wisconsin
Shields town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Shields town is a geographic entity located in Marquette County, Wisconsin. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 588. The land area covers 30.90 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 588 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 45.9 yrs | ±11.1 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 318 | ±72 | 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 | 420 | ±78 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 318 | ±72 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 102 | ±38 |
| Median Home Value | $217,200 | ±$29,657 |
| Median Gross Rent | $859 | ±$27 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $70,139 | ±$12,311 |
| Per Capita Income | $33,678 | ±$4,254 |
| Poverty Rate | 5.2% | ±2.3% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 38 | ±18 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.3% | ±0.7% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 288 | ±74 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 94.3% | ±6.5% |
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 SHIELDS
GUS Population: 590 (2024)
ID: 177582
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWN CHAIR
N6524 COUNTY ROAD Y, MONTELLO WI 53949-8378
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GUS Population: 15,743 (2024)
ID: 136507
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR
PO BOX 129, MONTELLO WI 53949-0129
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Coloma, WI | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 12 | Redgranite, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Endeavor, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Montello, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Montello, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Montello, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-12 | Montello, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Oxford, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-12 | Princeton, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Redgranite, 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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Ripon College
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College | 22.5 mi away | 300 West Seward Street, Ripon, WI, 54971-0248 |
9207488115
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MONTELLO PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 4.6 mi away | 128 LAKE CT., MONTELLO, WI, 53949 |
(608) 297-7544
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PRINCETON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 8.3 mi away | 424 W. WATER ST., PRINCETON, WI, 54968 |
(920) 295-6777
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NESHKORO PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 8.4 mi away | 132 S. MAIN ST., NESHKORO, WI, 54960 |
(920) 293-4026
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ETHEL EVERHARD MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 10.1 mi away | 117 E. 3RD ST., WESTFIELD, WI, 53964 |
(608) 296-2544
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PACKWAUKEE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 10.2 mi away | N3511 STATE ST., PACKWAUKEE, WI, 53953 |
(608) 589-5202
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ENDEAVOR PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 13.0 mi away | 400 CHURCH ST., ENDEAVOR, WI, 53930 |
(608) 587-2902
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MILL POND PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 13.8 mi away | 140 N. SOUTH ST., KINGSTON, WI, 53939 |
(920) 394-3281
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OXFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 14.8 mi away | 129 S. FRANKLIN AVE., OXFORD, WI, 53952 |
(608) 586-4458
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WAUTOMA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 15.3 mi away | 410 W. MAIN ST., WAUTOMA, WI, 54982 |
(920) 787-2988
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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 MONTELLO, WI US, located 5.2 miles from Shields town. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26.2° | 8.0° | 17.1° | 1.36" | 10.9" |
| February | 31.0° | 11.1° | 21.1° | 1.28" | 10.0" |
| March | 42.6° | 22.4° | 32.5° | 1.91" | 5.9" |
| April | 55.9° | 34.0° | 45.0° | 3.71" | 2.4" |
| May | 68.5° | 46.2° | 57.4° | 4.44" | 0.0" |
| June | 77.6° | 56.0° | 66.8° | 4.97" | 0.0" |
| July | 81.5° | 60.0° | 70.8° | 4.36" | 0.0" |
| August | 79.6° | 58.0° | 68.8° | 4.14" | 0.0" |
| September | 72.3° | 49.4° | 60.9° | 3.49" | 0.0" |
| October | 59.3° | 37.7° | 48.5° | 2.85" | 0.3" |
| November | 44.3° | 26.3° | 35.3° | 2.10" | 1.7" |
| December | 31.5° | 15.1° | 23.3° | 1.66" | 10.8" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montello city | City | 4.5 mi | — |
| Harrisville CDP | CDP | 6.1 mi | — |
| Princeton city | City | 8.5 mi | — |
| Neshkoro village | Village | 8.6 mi | — |
| Westfield village | Village | 10.1 mi | — |
| Packwaukee CDP | CDP | 10.3 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 5507773600. • 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.