The Town FilesTaylor County, Wisconsin
20,024 people. The median home is worth $197,100 (typical Wisconsin town: $256,000) and the median household earns $69,350.
Towns in Taylor County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medford | 4,349 | $186,600 | $59,842 | 49.5 |
| Medford | 2,482 | $264,900 | $89,479 | 45.0 |
| Little Black | 1,156 | $180,100 | $68,906 | 38.0 |
| Rib Lake | 935 | $99,400 | $57,632 | 42.0 |
| Holway | 930 | $217,800 | $73,750 | 35.5 |
| Browning | 910 | $245,200 | $86,875 | 35.6 |
| Rib Lake | 763 | $225,500 | $79,091 | 46.6 |
| Chelsea | 710 | $198,200 | $56,875 | 54.2 |
| Hammel | 703 | $203,700 | $82,857 | 54.5 |
| Westboro | 693 | $186,100 | $67,875 | 48.4 |
| Deer Creek | 677 | $184,700 | $89,500 | 42.3 |
| Greenwood | 621 | $188,200 | $66,538 | 48.3 |
| Stetsonville | 563 | $182,500 | $54,756 | 43.8 |
People and housing
| Taylor County | Typical Wisconsin town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $197,100 | $256,000 |
| Median rent | $823 | $951 |
| Median household income | $69,350 | $82,217 |
| Median age | 44.2 | 45.1 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.0% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.6% | 7.2% |
Jobs and pay
7,832 jobs in 2024, average pay $47,788 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 404 storm events in Taylor County from 1996 to 2026, with 3 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Taylor County has been included in 8 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 4, 2020 | Biological | DR-4520: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3454: Covid-19 |
| October 21, 2010 | Severe Storm | DR-1944: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3249: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| June 18, 2004 | Severe Storm | DR-1526: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| September 10, 2002 | Tornado | DR-1432: Severe Storms, Tornadoes And Flooding |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).