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Medford

A city of 4,431 people in Wisconsin
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Map of Medford: conserved land, trails and the top places to walk
Conserved land5%146 of 2,899 acres
Trails0.9 mi0.2 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves533 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

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About Medford

City in Wisconsin, United States
4,349Population
4.5 sq miArea

Medford is a city and county seat of Taylor County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 4,349 at the 2020 census. The city is located mostly within the boundaries of the Town of Medford.

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Safety Grade C+

Medford reports more crime per resident than most U.S. towns we grade: about 59% report less.

Violent crime per 1,000
Medford 1.7
Wisconsin 2.4
U.S. 3.3
Property crime per 1,000
Medford 15.6
Wisconsin 10.3
U.S. 15.5
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School Grade B

The public schools Medford’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 59% of Wisconsin’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.

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DistrictMedford Area Public School DistrictSchools7

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