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Medford • Gilman • Lublin • Rib Lake • Stetsonville
and twenty-two towns
A great place to do business,
a great place to live!
Michelle Grimm, Taylor County UW-Extension Community Resource Agent, and Cathy Mauer, Program Assistant
2017 DATA & ECONOMIC PROFILE
WISCONSIN
Government ........................................................... 1
Geography
Population.............................................................. 2
Education .............................................................. 3
Personal Income & Poverty Rates ...................... 4-5
Employment........................................................... 6
Industry .................................................................. 8
Agriculture ...................................................... 14-15
Forestry ............................................................... 16
Tourism & Recreation .......................................... 17
Housing ............................................................... 18
Health care .......................................................... 19
Transportation ..................................................... 20
Telecommunications ............................................ 20
Utilities ................................................................. 21
CONTENTS
CONTACTS/RESOURCES
Taylor County UW-Extension
925 Donald St Room 103
Medford WI 54451
715-748-3327
Website: taylor.uwex.edu
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Part of the U.S. Department of Labor, provides economic
information related to the labor market, working conditions,
and price changes in the economy.
Website: www.bls.gov
U.S. Census Bureau
A source of population, housing, economic, and other data
as well as mapping applications
Main page: www.census.gov
American FactFinder: factfinder.census.gov
QuickFacts: quickfacts.census.gov
TIGERweb: tigerweb.geo.census.gov
USDA–National Agricultural Statistics Service
The USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service
(NASS) conducts hundreds of surveys every year and
prepares reports covering virtually every aspect of U.S.
agriculture.
Tollfree data phone: 800-727-9540
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.nass.usda.gov
Rural Information Center
Information and services for rural communities, local
officials, organizations, businesses, and rural citizens
Website: ric.nal.usda.gov
Wisconsin Department of Revenue
Reports on many aspects of the Wisconsin economy
including state and local tax systems
Website: www.revenue.wi.gov/Pages/Report
WORKnet
Wisconsin Dept. of Workforce Development
Features information related to careers and employment,
including data about wages, unemployment, etc.
Website: worknet.wisconsin.gov
Applied Population Lab
University of Wisconsin
Information about variety of topics related to
demography, health, community development
Website: www.apl.wisc.edu
Data USA
Data on the economy, demographics, education,
housing and living, and health and safety. Includes
options for downloading information and charts.
Website: datausa.io
Headwaters Economics
Provides economic profile reports and data on wide
range of topics such as socioeconomic measures,
tourism, timber, government, agriculture, and more.
Although focused on western U.S., this site has profiles
available for most of the country.
Website: headwaterseconomics.org
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GOVERNMENT
The City of Medford has a Mayor-Council government. The day-to day operations are run by a full-time City
Coordinator, Clerk, Treasurer, and Department Heads. Municipal services include the maintenance of codes
and ordinances, law enforcement, streets, water, sewer, utilities, public library, parks and recreation
activities, economic development assistance, and fire protection.
City of Medford: www.citymedfordwi.com
The Villages of Gilman, Lublin, Rib Lake, and Stetsonville have elected Presidents and Boards of Trustees.
The degree of municipal services varies among the villages. These services may include sewer and water
service, libraries, street maintenance, and parks and recreation.
Village of Gilman: www.gilmanwi.com
Village of Lublin: www.villageoflublin.com
Village of Rib Lake: www.riblakewisconsin.com
Each of the twenty-two towns in Taylor County is governed by a Town Board, consisting of a Chairman and
two Supervisors. Other officials are a Clerk and a Treasurer. All five positions are elected for two-year terms.
An annual Town Meeting, distinct from a Town Board meeting, must be held the third Tuesday in April (or
within ten days thereafter) of each year. Voters eligible to vote in other elections are eligible to vote. Special
town meetings may also be held. Towns operate local polling places for elections, conduct property tax
assessment, maintain town roads, ensure there is a recycling program, and ensure fire protection and
ambulance service.
Town of Grover: www.townofgrover.com Town of Hammel: www.townofhammel.com
Town of Jump River: www.jumpriverwisconsin.com Town of Westboro: www.townofwestboro.com
Taylor County is governed by a Board of Supervisors elected for two-year terms from each of seventeen
districts. County services include the maintenance of public records, law enforcement, county highways,
airport, parks and forests, environmental health, zoning, conservation issues, education, court system,
health services, emergency government, veteran’s counseling, social services, and enhanced 911 emergency
system.
Taylor County: www.co.taylor.wi.us
GEOGRAPHY
Taylor County comprises 984 square miles, ninety-nine percent of which is land.
Glaciers were the main influence on the terrain and soils of the county. The southeast part of the county is
relatively flat and consists of glacial till from earlier glaciers. This area includes much of the better farmland
in the county. The northwest part of the county consists of glacial till from the most recent glaciers. It also
has good farmland, but the soil is generally hillier and rockier. In between the two areas is the Perkinstown
terminal moraine, which is hilly and includes many glacial features Forest cover most of the moraine area
and a large part of the rest of the county. The Chequamegon National Forest covers about one-third of the
county, approximately 123,940 acres, and the Taylor County Forest covers approximately 17,690 acres.
Several river systems have their origin in the county. The Jump and Yellow Rivers flow west toward the
Chippewa River, the Big Rib River southeast to the Wisconsin River, and the Black River flows south and
west to the Mississippi River. Both the Chippewa and the Wisconsin also flow into the Mississippi. There are
67 named streams and numerous unnamed streams, totaling almost 500 miles. In addition to its many
rivers, Taylor County has 316 lakes, of which 103 are named. Chequamegon Waters Flowage, 2366 acres, is
the largest waterbody in the county.
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POPULATION
Male: 51% Female: 49%
Median Age: 43.1 years
(Wisconsin median age: 39.0 years)
Official 2010 Census Population: 20,689
US Census Bureau 2016 Population Estimate: 20,439
WI Demographic Services Center 2016 Population Estimate: 20,741
WI Demographic Services Center 2040 Projection: 21,975
Age Distribution by Category
Under 18 years of age: 23.9%
18 years of age and over: 76.1%
21 years of age and over: 73.2%
62 years of age and over: 21.6%
65 years of age and over: 17.7%
Racial and Ethnic Make-up
White: 97.8%
Non-white 2.2%
Non-Hispanic/Latino 98.3%
Hispanic/Latino: 1.7%
Population density
20.9 people per square mile
57th out of 72 counties in Wisconsin (2015)
Population changes
2000 to 2010: +5.1%
2010 to 2016 (est.): -1.2% (250 people)
39th out of 72 counties in Wisconsin
Projected 2010 to 2040: +6.2%
Birth rate in 2015
67.2 births per 1,000 women ages 15-44
11th out of 72 counties in Wisconsin
There were 235 births to county residents in
2016, compared to 239 in 2015.
Migration 2010-2015
-539 people (-2.6%)
Natural increase
+234 people (1,177 births, 936 deaths)
U.S. Census Bureau
73.2%
26.8%
29.5%
27.5%
13.7%
3.6%
13.1%
7.9%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80%
Household with more than one person
Householder living alone
Householder 65 years and over livingalone
Households with individuals under 18years
Households with individuals 65 years andover
Households
female male all
Total households 8,856
City of Medford—4,338
(over 20% of the total county population)
Rib Lake—910
Stetsonville—541
Gilman—410
Lublin—118
U.S. Census Bureau, 2011-2015 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
2015 Estimate, U.S. Census Bureau
2015 Estimate, U.S. Census Bureau
2015 Estimate, U.S. Census Bureau
2015 Estimate, U.S. Census Bureau
2015, U.S. Census Bureau, 2011-2015 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
U.S. Census Bureau, 2015 Estimate
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EDUCATION
2015-16 School Enrollment NOTE: Students may attend schools outside their home district, and
enrollment numbers may include non-county residents.
Gilman
Grades preK6 ................................. 180
Grades 7-12 ..................................... 171
TOTAL .............................................. 351
Medford
Medford Elementary ......................... 658
Stetsonville Elementary .................... 231
Medford Area Middle School ............ 600
Medford Area Senior High ................ 676
Rural Virtual Academy* .................... 255
TOTAL ............................................ 2420
Rib Lake
Grades preK5 ................................. 250
Grades 68......................................... 88
Rib Lake Senior High ....................... 139
Rural Virtual Academy* ........................ 6
TOTAL .............................................. 483
Hillside Amish School
Grades 18......................................... 34
Holy Rosary Catholic School
Grades preK6 ................................. 144
Immanuel Lutheran School
Grades preK8 ................................... 75
New Vision Wilderness Academy
High School (Grades 712) ................ 80
Silver Ten Amish School
Grades 18......................................... 38
In addition, parts of Taylor County are served by the Flambeau,
Merrill, Owen-Withee, Stanley-Boyd, and Thorp School Districts.
* Rural Virtual Academy is a preK-11 public charter school that serves home-schooled students throughout Wisconsin. Enrollment number reflects all students, not just those from Taylor County.
Higher/Continuing Education
Northcentral Technical College
West Campus—Medford
Associate Degrees
Technical Diplomas
Certificates
General Studies Transfer Certificates
Customized On-site Training for Businesses
UW-Extension
Agriculture
Community Resource Development
Family Living
4-H Youth Development
2015
US Census Bureau
n = 14, 258
n = 1,400
2015
US Census Bureau
Child Day Care
8 Licensed or Certified Family facilities
3 Licensed Group facilities
ICAA Head Start—Medford Center
Little Lamb Academy of Medford
Sand Box Child Care and Preschool
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PERSONAL INCOME
Taylor County
Average per capita income
2015 estimate: $24,300 US Census Bureau
* Median earnings are the amount which
divides the earnings distribution into two
equal groups, half having earnings above
that amount, and half having earnings
below that amount.
2011-2015 median* household
income for Taylor County was
$45,420. For Wisconsin, it was
$53,357.
The median income for family
households was $56, 726 and for
nonfamily households was $23,133.
0.0%
5.0%
10.0%
15.0%
20.0%
25.0%
30.0%
Household Incomes
All Households Family Households Nonfamily Households
8,756 Households
Under the U.S. Census Bureau definition, family households consist of two or more individuals who are related by birth, marriage, or adoption, although they also may include other unrelated people. Nonfamily households consist of people who live alone or who share their residence with unrelated individuals.
$29,340
$39,700
$31,739
$0 $10,000 $20,000 $30,000 $40,000
Median earnings for all workers(dollars)
Median earnings for male full-time,year-round workers (dollars)
Median earnings for female full-time,year-round workers (dollars)
Taylor County Median* Earnings 2015
0.0% 5.0% 10.0% 15.0% 20.0%
All people
Under 18 years
18 years and over
18 to 64 years
65 years and over
% of People Whose Income in the Past 12 Months
Was Below the Poverty Level
0.0% 1.0% 2.0% 3.0% 4.0% 5.0% 6.0% 7.0% 8.0%
Married couple families
With related children of thehouseholder under 18 years
With related children of thehouseholder under 5 years only
Married Couple Familes Whose Income in the Past 12 Months Was Below the Poverty Level
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90%
Families with female householder, nohusband present
With related children of thehouseholder under 18 years
With related children of thehouseholder under 5 years only
% of Familes with Female Householder, No Husband Present, in the Past 12 Months Who Were Below the Poverty Level
0.0% 5.0% 10.0% 15.0% 20.0% 25.0%
All families
With related children of thehouseholder under 18 years
With related children of thehouseholder under 5 years only
% of All Families Whose Income in the Past 12 Months Was Below the Poverty Level
Taylor County Poverty Rates 2015 US Census Bureau
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PERSONAL INCOME (cont.)
Top Paying Hourly Occupations—2015
Taylor County Wisconsin
Mean Wage Hourly
Financial Managers $59.85
Architectural and Engineering Managers $48.17
Physical Therapists $40.65
Industrial Production Managers $38.95
General and Operations Managers $36.38
Wisconsin Dept. of Workforce Deveopment, WORKnet
Personal Income (based on 2014 Income Tax Returns)
Source: Wisconsin Dept. of Revenue
MUNICIPALITY
NAME POPULATION
# of
RETURNS
ADJUSTED GROSS
INCOME
AVERAGE MEDIAN
Wisconsin 5,732,980 3,047,670 $52,050 $30,090
Taylor County 20,730 9,150 $42,270 $30,440
Aurora 430 150 $37,860 $27,590
Browning 920 330 $44,120 $35,560
Chelsea 810 290 $44,220 $36,440
Cleveland 260 100 $44,000 $29,710
Deer Creek 770 280 $43,080 $30,390
Ford 270 100 $41,920 $30,440
Goodrich 510 190 $42,210 $35,860
Greenwood 640 250 $38,810 $32,480
Grover 260 90 $50,850 $43,080
Hammel 710 280 $57,860 $38,690
Holway 970 280 $38,470 $26,040
Jump River 370 110 $38,480 $30,110
Little Black 1,150 430 $45,370 $33,750
Maplehurst 330 130 $35,310 $29,840
Mckinley 460 150 $25,850 $24,520
Medford 2,640 1,130 $55,150 $38,530
Molitor 330 120 $52,290 $37,860
Pershing 180 70 $32,300 $21,200
Rib Lake 860 320 $47,750 $30,270
Roosevelt 460 160 $38,040 $31,170
Taft 430 120 $41,090 $25,590
Westboro 700 350 $45,800 $31,750
Medford 4,350 2,600 $38,370 $28,360
Gilman 400 280 $44,400 $23,280
Lublin 120 100 $25,530 $20,980
Rib Lake 900 360 $28,780 $24,390
Stetsonville 530 290 $38,050 $30,850
US CENSUS
QUARTERLY WORKFORCE INDICATORS
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EMPLOYMENT
2015 EMPLOYMENT STATUS
NUMBER PERCENT TAYLOR COUNTY
PERCENT WISCONSIN
Population 16 years and over 16,231
In labor force 10,678 65.8% 67.4%
Civilian labor force 10,678 65.8% 67.4%
Employed 10,090 62.2% 62.5%
Unemployed 588 3.6% 4.9%
Armed Forces 0 0.0% 0.1%
Not in labor force 5,553 34.2% 32.6%
CLASS OF WORKER NUMBER PERCENT
Civilian employed population 16 years and over 10,090
Private wage and salary workers 7,984 79.1%
Government workers 870 8.6%
Self-employed in own not incorporated business workers 1,198 11.9%
Unpaid family workers 38 0.4%
Worknet
U.S. Census Bureau
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0.0% 10.0% 20.0% 30.0% 40.0% 50.0% 60.0% 70.0% 80.0%
Car, truck, or van -- drove alone
Car, truck, or van -- carpooled
Public transportation (excluding taxicab)
Walked
Other means
Worked at home
Commuting to work in Taylor County (workers 16 and over)
Average 2015 travel time
to work is 22.1 minutes.
February 2017
Unemployment Rates (non-adjusted)
Taylor County—5.9%
Wisconsin—4.5%
United States—4.9%
EMPLOYMENT
58% both work and live in
the same city.
WI Dept. of Workforce Development Labor Market Information
Worknet 2%
3%
4%
5%
6%
7%
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
2016 2017
Unemployment Rate Taylor County
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EMPLOYMENT (cont.)
0.0%
5.0%
10.0%
15.0%
20.0%
25.0%
30.0%
35.0%
0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
3,000
3,500
Management,business,
science, andarts
occupations
Serviceoccupations
Sales and officeoccupations
Naturalresources,
construction,and
maintenanceoccupations
Production,transportation,
and materialmoving
occupations
Civilian employed population by OCCUPATION10,095 workers
2014, U.S. Census Bureau
OCCUPATION
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EMPLOYMENT (cont.)
INDUSTRY
0.0%
5.0%
10.0%
15.0%
20.0%
25.0%
30.0%
0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
3,000
Civilian employed population by INDUSTRY
10,095 workers
2014, U.S. Census Bureau
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EMPLOYMENT and INDUSTRY (cont.)
2015 Employment & Wages by Industry in Taylor County
Industry Average
Employment
Percent of Total
Employment Total Wages
Percent of Total
Wages
Average Monthly Wages
Natural Resources & Mining 366 5% $12,704,927 4% $2,893
Construction 245 3% $14,371,857 5% $4,888
Manufacturing 2101 27% $85,946,493 30% $3,409
Trade, Transportation, Utilities 1940 25% $66,250,540 23% $2,846
Information 63 1% $1,987,207 1% $2,629
Financial Activities 273 3% $9,886,767 3% $3,018
Professional & Business Services 571 7% $19,491,630 7% $2,845
Education & Health Services 1271 16% $51,203,686 18% $3,357
Leisure & Hospitality 527 7% $6,451,306 2% $1,020
Other Services 98 1% $2,433,611 1% $2,069
Public Administration 452 6% $13,084,093 5% $2,412
Unclassified 0 0% 0 0% 0
Total All Industries 7907 $283,812,117
2016
Avg Monthly Wages for
3rd Quarter
$3,015
$5,014
$3,379
$2,813
$2,588
$3,178
$3,018
$2,881
$1,008
$2,010
$2,535
$0 $1,000 $2,000 $3,000 $4,000 $5,000 $6,000
Natural Resources & Mining
Construction
Manufacturing
Trade, Transportation, Utilities
Information
Financial Activities
Professional & Business Services
Education & Health Services
Leisure & Hospitality
Other Services
Public Administration
Unclassified
Average Monthly Earnings by Industry3rd Quarter 2016
Taylor County Wisconsin
Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development, WORKnet,
Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development, WORKnet,
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BUSINESS and INDUSTRY
Top Industries by Employment—4th Qtr 2014
Wood Product Mfg
Food Mfg
Educational Services
Executive, Legislative & General Government
Food Services & Drinking Places
Source: Wisconsin’s Worknet
Number of [employer] establishments
Employer value of sales, shipments, receipts, revenue, or business done ($1,000)
Annual payroll ($1,000)
First-quarter payroll ($1,000)
Number of employees
Number of non-employer establishments
Non-employer value of sales, shipments, receipts, revenue, or business done ($1,000)
Utilities 2 Q D D a D D
Manufacturing 45 817649 84963 N 2483 53 2815
Wholesale trade 9 35964 3222 751 82 N N
Retail trade 76 238340 17126 4103 838 182 6268
Transportation and warehousing(104) 55 66092 16292 3469 447 153 19415
Information 6 N 2299 540 51 D D
Finance and insurance 33 N 10814 2606 292 39 1154
Real estate and rental and leasing 9 3356 421 84 26 106 5550
Professional, scientific, and technical services 18 10236 3791 881 116 82 2302
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 15 14470 10074 1861 403 52 1134
Health care and social assistance 49 81067 35525 8226 1017 76 1514
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 10 1697 377 95 51 53 544
Accommodation and food services 43 12969 5105 1222 495 35 2005
Other services (except public administration) 39 6908 1918 456 92 202 6459
Economy-wide Key Statistics—Taylor County 2012
Covered* Employment and Wages 3rd Quarter 2016
# Employed Average Weekly Wage
United States 142,940,452 $1,027
Wisconsin 2,850,076 $885
Taylor County 8,095 $713
*Covered employment and wages includes workers covered by Unemployment Insurance (UI)
and Unemployment Compensation for Federal Employees (UCFE) programs.
US Bureau of Labor Statistics
D—withheld to avoid disclosing data for individual companies; data included in higher level totals US Census Bureau
N—not available or not comparable
Q—revenue not collected at this level of detail for multiestablishment firms
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BUSINESS and INDUSTRY (cont.)
Major Employers in Taylor County
Employer Name Location Industry
A & M Dittrich Mink Farm Inc Medford All Other Misc Crop Farming
ABC Leasing Inc Medford Truck Trailer & RV Rental & Leasing
Black River Industries Medford Vocational Rehabilitation Services
County Sheriff Medford Police Protection
Front Line Building Products Medford Engineering Services
Gilman Cheese Corp Gilman Cheese Mfg
Gilman Public School Admin Ofc Gilman Elementary & Secondary Schools
Golden Livingcenters-Rib Lake Rib Lake Offices of Specialty Therapists
Great Northern Cabinets Rib Lake Wood Kitchen Cabinet & Countertop Mfg
Hurd Windows & Doors Medford Metal Window & Door Mfg
J Bauer Trucking Inc Medford Other Specialized Trucking Long Distance
John S Olynick Inc Gilman Ready Mix Concrete Mfg
Kmart Medford Department Stores exc Discount
Marathon Cheese Medford All Other Specialty Food Stores
Medford Area Elementary School Medford Elementary & Secondary Schools
Medford Cooperative Inc Medford Other Petro Merch Whls
Medford High School Medford Elementary & Secondary Schools
Memorial Health Ctr Medford General Medical & Surgical Hospitals
Nestle Pizza Medford Frozen Specialty Food Mfg
Peterson Concrete Medford Highway Street & Bridge Construction
Phillips-Medisize Medford Surgical & Medical Instrument Mfg
Prochnow Transport Inc Medford Other Specialized Trucking Long Distance
Wadal Plastics Inc Medford All Other Plastics Product Mfg
Walmart Supercenter Medford Department Stores exc Discount
Weather Shield Mfg Inc Medford Metal Window & Door Mfg
Retail & Service Businesses Located in Taylor County
Restaurants & taverns
Grocery
Convenience stores/gas stations
Hardware & building supplies
Furniture & appliances
Clothing
Sporting goods
Motor vehicle sales & repair
Farm equipment
Computer & telecommunication sales & service
Discount department stores
Gifts, art, & crafts
Hair & beauty salons
Real estate sales
Centered in Gilman, Medford, Rib Lake but also found in
other locations.
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BUSINESS and INDUSTRY (cont.)
A Trade Area Analysis of Wisconsin Retail and Service Markets: Updated for 2014. Steven C. Deller
and Wisconsin Dept. of Revenue
Retail leakage means that residents are spending more for products than local businesses capture. While retails
sales leakage suggests that there is unmet demand in the trade area, it does not necessarily translate into
opportunity. For example, having a strong competitor in a neighboring community.
A retail surplus means that the community’s trade area is capturing local market plus attracting non-local
shoppers.
RETAIL SALES CATEGORY
2014 Total Taxable Sales
2014 Surplus or (Leakage)
2016 Total Taxable Sales
Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers $3,466,013 $10,496 $3,776,412
Furniture and Home Furnishings Stores $125,966 ($1,974) $169,363
Electronics and Appliance Stores $682,766 $4,433 $624,734
Building Material and Garden Equipment and Supplies Dealers $1,840,634 $6,411 $1,866,082
Gasoline Stations $752,245 $2,860 $759,013
Clothing and Clothing Accessories Stores $104,831 ($4,881) $116,471
Sporting Goods, Hobby, Book, and Music Stores $198,816 ($975) $209,091
General Merchandise Stores $2,849,931 $13,259 $2,962,715
Miscellaneous Store Retailers $906,693 ($3,550) $733,622
Nonstore Retailers $389,713 ($649) $493,011
Total Retail $11,317,609 $25,429 $11,710,514
SERVICE SALES CATEGORY
2014 Total Taxable Sales
2014 Surplus or (Leakage)
2016 Total Taxable Sales
Telecommunications $1,212,858 ($3,650) $879,154
Credit Intermediation and Related Activities ($826) $63,647
Rental and Leasing Services $236,370 ($1,664) $257,633
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services $323,738 ($2,372) $342,906
Administrative and Support Services $89,808 ($756) $107,662
Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries $170,929
Food Services and Drinking Places $1,163,974 ($7,932) $1,203,237
Repair and Maintenance $705,337 $2,577 $691,589
Personal and Laundry Services $266,398 ($1,758) $216,140
Total Services $3,998,483 ($16,379) $3,932,897
Retail and Service Sector Sales in Taylor County
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AGRICULTURE
In 2012, Taylor County had 967 farms.
AGRICULTURAL LAND OWNERSHIP IN TAYLOR COUNTY
Farmers own about 35% of the county’s land base, amounting to about 217,010 acres that include cropland,
pastureland, tree farms, and forests included as farmland. The average farm size is 224 acres. The median size is
120 acres. Total cropland amounted to 119, 997 acres. Irrigation was used on 21 farms, with 103 acres irrigated in
total.
AGRICULTURE
JOBS FROM AGRICULTURE AND RELATED SERVICES & INDUSTRIES
4,307 jobs (36.6 % of county’s total 11,778 jobs). Farming was the primary occupation of 510 farmers.
Production jobs: farm owners, managers, and employees
Service jobs: veterinarians; crop & livestock consultants; suppliers of feed, fuel, and crop inputs; farm machinery
dealers; barn and storage shed builders; ag lenders.
Processing jobs: food processing employees and their suppliers of goods and services
TAXES
Taxes generated by ag-related economic activity, not including all
property taxes paid to local schools
$13.7 million
Sales tax $3.4 million Property tax $4.5 million
Income tax $3.1 million Other taxes $2.7 million
OTHER AG-RELATED ECONOMIC ACTIVITY
Christmas tree production; fruit and vegetable, greenhouse, nursery, and floriculture $1.0 million
Direct Sales of agricultural products (67 farms) $339,000
Landscaping and grounds maintenance businesses add additional full-time and part-time jobs.
INCOME
Total net cash farm income $37.3 million
Average net income per farm $38,585
ECONOMIC IMPACTS OF AGRICULTURE IN TAYLOR COUNTY
Economic activity includes direct & indirect activity/effects $972.5 million (56% of county total)
Total county income attributed to agriculture (includes farmers
and workers in ag-related businesses
$287.8 million (40.6% of county total)
VALUE OF PRODUCTS SOLD
Market value of products sold $136.5 million
Average value of products sold per farm $141,155
Crops, nursery, and greenhouse $33.7 million
Livestock, poultry, and their products $102.8 million
2012 USDA Census of Agriculture
Contribution of Agriculture to the Wisconsin Economy: A County Level Analysis for 2012
2012 USDA Census of Agriculture
NASS
2012 USDA Census of Agriculture
2012 USDA Census of Agriculture
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AGRICULTURE ( cont.)
DAIRY—is the major agricultural industry in Taylor County
On-farm production and milk sales—$88 million.
Three plants process dairy products, amounting—$556.2 million .
On-farm milk production—455 jobs; dairy processing—1,536 jobs.
Each dairy cow—$4,273 in on-farm sales for Taylor County producers.
Each dairy cow—$34,000 in total sales.
WISCONSIN 2015—2016 AGRICULTURAL STATISTICS REPORT FOR TAYLOR COUNTY NASS (National Agricultural Statistics Service) data except where noted
Non-irrigated Cropland Cash Rent Average: 2016—$83/acre, 2014—$68
Agricultural Land Sales (including land with and without buildings) 2015
Continuing in agricultural use: 36 transactions; 1,665 acres sold; $3,340/acre average; North Central District Average: $4,512
Being diverted to other uses: 1 transaction; 37 acres; $4,973/acre average; North Central District average: $$4,521
Both continuing and diverted: 37 transactions; 1,702 acres; $3,376/acre average; North Central District average: $4,513
Using more limiting criteria, the Center for Dairy Profitability included 19 sales totaling 1,174 acres with a weighted average price
of $2,001 and a range from $768/acre to $4,350/acre.
Hay other than alfalfa 2014 and 2015
2014: Harvested 18,600 acres; Yield/acre 2.16 tons; Production 40,200 tons
2015: Harvested 13,200 acres; Yield/acre 2.30 tons; Production 30,400 tons (Taylor County was largest producer in Wisconsin)
Corn 2015 and 2016
2015: Planted for all purposes 44,000 acres; Harvested for grain 26,700 acres; Yield/acre 132.5 bushels
2016: Planted for all purposes 48,100 acres; Harvested for grain 32,400 acres; Yield/acre 152.7 bushels
Oats 2014 and 2016 (2015 data is not available)
2014: Planted 4,800 acres; Harvested 1,680 acres; Yield/acre 57.6 bushels; Production (1,000 bushels) 96,800
2016: Planted 3,600 acres; Harvested1,780 acres; Yield/acre 29.8 bushels: Production (1,000 bushels) 53,100
Soybeans 2015 & 2016
2015: Planted 22,200 acres; Harvested 22,100 acres; Yield/acre 45.8 bushels; Production (1,000 bushels) 1,013
2016: Planted 28,300 acres; Harvested 28,000 acres; Yield/acre 47.8 bushels; Production (1,000 bushels) 1,337
Number of Milk Cows 2015 and 2016
2015: 16,100 cows; 2016: 16,200 cows
Milk Production 2012 and 2013
2012: Per cow average 18,000 lbs.; Total production (1,000 lbs.) 295,200:
2013: Per cow average 18,000 lbs.; Total production (1,000 lbs.) 291,600
Wisconsin Milk Cow Herds by Type of Milk Produced 2015
Grade A: 194 herds; 87% of total; Grade B: 27 Bulk herds; 3 Can herds = 30 Total herds; 13% of total; Total: 224 herds
Upper Midwest Market Order Average Hauling Charges, May 2014
$0.17/cwt
All Cattle and Calves 2015 and 2016
2015 and 2016: 51,000 head
1. Milk $108.9 million
2. Grain $29.2 million
3. Other animals & animal products $28.6 million
4. Cattle & calves $18.1 million
5. Other crops & hay $3.5 million
TOP COMMODITIES IN TAYLOR COUNTY:
Center for Dairy Profitability
2012 Data
Steven Deller, UW-Madison & UW-Extension
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FORESTRY
Forestry is the number one employer in Taylor County, with a total of 1,020 jobs, 9.1 % of all jobs
Every 10 forestry jobs support an additional 7 jobs in the county
Number two industry by total output; 9.9% of the total output
Every million dollars of output in forestry creates $441,000 output in other sectors.
Taylor County has received over $157,900 in grants from the DNR in the fiscal years 2011-2013 for the
purchase, development, preservation, and maintenance of Taylor County Forest lands. Since 2011, the
County has also received $37,340 in Stewardship grants to purchase an additional forty acres to add to the
County Forest.
TIMBER SALES
DIRECT ECONOMIC EFFECTS
EMPLOYMENT OUTPUT VALUE
FORESTRY & LOGGING 80 jobs $8.6 million $5.2 million
SAWMILLS & WOOD PRODUCTS 940 jobs $180.2 million $54.6 million
TOTAL 1,020 jobs $188.8 million $58.8 million
EMPLOYMENT
JOBS 1,020 jobs
PAYROLL $42.2 million
TOTAL LABOR INCOME $45.9 million
INDIRECT EMPLOYMENT 692 jobs
OUTPUT
TOTAL OUTPUT $188.8 million
OUTPUT PER WORKER $185,000
INDIRECT OUTPUT $83.3 million
TAXES
DIRECT $1.2 million
INDIRECT $6.3 million
FOREST LAND IN TAYLOR COUNTY
TOTAL FOREST LAND 410,873 acres
PUBLIC LAND 137,459 acres
PRIVATE LAND 273,413 acres
FOREST AREA IN COUNTY 65.2% forested
TAYLOR COUNTY FORESTRY DEPARTMENT SALE ON COUNTY FOREST SUMMARY 2015
BID VALUE ACRES PULPWOOD TONS SAWLOG BOARD FEET
$328,670.90 459 acres 13,850 tons 303,000 board feet
Taylor County Forest consists of 17,687 acres.
Forest land diverted to other uses Total of all forest land Forest land continuing in forest use
Number of
transactions
Acres
sold
Average dollars
per acre
Number of
transactions
Acres
sold
Average dollars
per acre
Number of
transactions
Acres
sold
Average dollars
per acre
Taylor County 40 1,031 $1,534 4 165 $1,328 44 1,196 $1,505
North Central
District 280 10,916 $1,712 31 1,854 $1,755 311 12,770 $1,718
FOREST LAND SALES 2015
NASS
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TOURISM & RECREATION
BUSINESS SALES
Total business sales in Taylor County were $43.8 million in 2015, an increase of 4.05% from 2014.
Direct visitor spending amounted to $26.5 million in 2015, and increase of 3.76% from 2014.
JOBS
356 jobs with a total personal income of $7.2 million were supported by visitors to Taylor County in 2015.
Tourism directly and indirectly supports 190,717 jobs in Wisconsin, a five-year addition of more than 18,700 jobs to the state’s total employment.
Largely comprised of small businesses, travel and hospitality jobs can’t be outsourced or exported.
The tourism industry provides work across the spectrum of employment from entry level and part-time jobs to management, executive and entrepreneurial positions.
TAX REVENUE
Visitors to Taylor County generated $2.8 million in state and local taxes during 2015.
Medford chargers a 4% room tax and Rib Lake charges a 5% room tax.
Taylor County ranked 58th out of Wisconsin’s 72 counties in dollars spent by visitors in 2015. However, the $1.0
million dollar increase between 2014 and 2015 was the 35th largest percent increase in visitor spending of
Wisconsin counties.
Tourism and recreation play an important role in Taylor County’s economy, with outdoor recreation being a
major force. With over one-third of the county in public forests, wetlands, and other wildlands,
complemented by its many lakes and streams, there are many year-around opportunities for both non-
motorized and motorized enthusiasts. Trail systems are available for cross-country skiing, snowshoeing,
hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, snowmobiling, and atv riding.
Motels, campgrounds, gas stations, restaurants, and retail stores all benefit from tourism dollars that these
recreationists bring to the county, and all of these businesses are sources of employment for county
residents. Recreation opportunities also make the county attractive to prospective employers and their
employees.
In addition to outdoor recreation, many events throughout the county attract visitors. A sampling of these
events includes Women’s Weekend, Maple Fest, Gilman June Dairy Days, North Central Rodeo, Lublin Days,
Rib Lake Ice Age Days, and Taylor County Youth Fair.
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HOUSING
US Census Quick Facts 2015
ACS 2015
Total Housing Units 10,606 (July 1, 2015)
Building permits, 2015—45
Median Housing Unit Value (2014) - $127,400
ACS 2014
Occupied units paying rent—1748
No rent paid—264
Average rent per month $556
ACS 2014
HOUSING OCCUPANCY NUMBER PERCENT
Total housing units 10,594
Occupied housing units 8,756 82.7%
Owner occupied 6,750
Renter occupied 2,006
Vacant housing units 1,838 17.3%
Homeowner vacancy rate 1.1%
Rental vacancy rate 5.0%
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HEALTH CARE
89.2%
10.8%
Taylor County Health Insurance Coverage
With healthinsurancecoverage
No healthinsurancecoverage
68.9%
35.0%
Of Those with Health Insurance - Private or Public
With privatehealth insurance
With publiccoverage
Health Care Services
Hospitals: In-county—Aspirus Medford Hospital. There are over 10 additional hospitals located in other
counties that are within 50 miles.
Medical Clinics: Aspirus Clinics in Gilman, Medford, and Rib Lake.
Pharmacies: 4—all are located in Medford.
Chiropractors/Chiropractic Clinics: 6
Dentists/Dental Clinics: 8
Nursing Homes: 2— located in Medford and Rib Lake
Community-based Residential Services: 6—located in Gilman and Medford
Residential Care Apartment Complex: 1—located in Medford
First Responders/Ambulance Services/EMTs—6, located in Gilman, Lublin, Medford, and Stetsonville
Taylor County Health Department: beach conditions;, disease control; environmental health; food
lodging, and recreation facility inspection and licensing; HealthCheck (for those under 18);
immunizations; lead poisoning prevention; maternal & child health; nail care, oral health; rabies
control, radon testing, tobacco prevention, water testing; Wisconsin Well Woman Program; WIC
(Women, Infants, Children) Program.
BadgerCare+ Enrollment as of May 2015 Taylor County
Age
Group Category
December
2014
January
2015
February
2015 March 2015 April 2015 May 2015
Adult Parents/Caretakers 63 57 52 28 28 24
Pregnant Women 6 8 9 9 13 11
Extensions 11 12 4 0 2 5
Exiting Youths 1 1 1 1 1 1
Childless Adults 39 42 48 40 44 39
Child Children 162 127 123 70 71 56
Extensions 20 22 14 1 4 5
Total 302 269 251 149 163 141
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ROADWAYS
State Highways 13 and 64 run through Medford and State
Highways 73 and 64 run though/near Gilman. State
Highway 102 serves Rib Lake. Highways 73 and 13 run
north and south connecting to State Highway 29 south of
Taylor County, and Highway 64 runs east and west. A
network of 248 miles of good-quality county highways
connect rural and urban areas. Town roads complete the
system of roadways.
RAIL
A branch of the Canadian National Railroad extends from
Medford south to a connection with the main line at
Spencer, Wisconsin. A main line also travels through
Lublin and Gilman, offering possible sidetrack spurs.
AIR SERVICE
The Taylor County Airport is three miles southeast off
Medford. An east/west primary runway is 6,000' by 100'
with MIRL's (High to Medium Intensity Runway Lights),
PAPI's (Precision Approach Path Indicators) and REIL's
(Runway End Identifier Lights) with a GPS approach. A
north/south runway is 4,400' by 75' , also with GPS,
MIRL's, PAPI's and REIL's with an NDB nonpartisan
approach.
The airport also has an AWOS (Automated Weather
Observation System) that is located on the airfield to
provide current and forecasted weather. Business hours
are from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday or
after hours by call-in. The airport carries 24 hour pay-at-
the-pump service for 100LL and Jet A.
Car rental may be available through local car dealers and
taxi service upon call, a large tie down area, and a ramp
capable of accommodating 70,000 lb. aircraft are
available. A computerized weather briefing/flight
planning service is also available.
TAXI
The Medford shared-ride taxi service serves the area six
days a week. Two cabs and one wheelchair equipped van
are available.
TRUCKING
Several major local truck lines serve Taylor County’s
industries, together with numerous independent haulers.
TRANSPORTATION TELECOMMUNICATIONS
TELEPHONE
Landlines: Service is provided by five companies
including CenturyTel of Northern Wisconsin
(CenturyLink), CenturyTel of the Midwest-Kendall, LLC
(CenturyLink), Charter Fiberlink, CCO, LLC (Charter
Communications), Midway Telephone Company LLC
(TDS Telecom-Medford, TDS Telecommunications), and
Rhinelander Telephone LLC (Frontier Rhinelander
Telephone Company LLC).
Cellular phone service: Most national companies provide
cellular service in Taylor County.
INTERNET
Dial-up: Dial-up service is still available through regular
telephone service or independent providers.
Broadband: Most of Taylor County has access to
broadband service with varying speeds and types of
service available. However, many areas have advertised
speeds less than 3 Mbsp. There are DSL and satellite
providers covering most of the county, and cable
providers in the Medford and Stetsonville areas. For
more information on coverage in Taylor County, visit
www.link.wisconsin.gov, where you can find maps and
other information about broadband coverage.
RADIO
WKEB 99.3 AM/WIGM 14.90 FM provides local
radio broadcasting. The Wisconsin Public Radio
(WPR) Ideas Network is available at 90.3 FM and
930 AM and the WPR News and Classical Music
Network is available at 90.9 FM. Additional
commercial stations can be received in the county.
TELEVISION
Cable service is available in the Medford and Stetsonville
areas through Charter Communications. Satellite service
is available through DirectTV and DISH.
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WATER
Medford Waterworks Water sources ...................... 5 wells Well capacity ........................ 1,584,000 gal/day Excess capacity .................... 910,800 gal/day; 633 gal/min Storage capacity .................. 900,000 gal/2 water towers
Gilman Waterworks Water sources ...................... 2 wells Well capacity ........................ 500 gal/min Storage capacity .................. 50,000 gal
Rib Lake Waterworks
Water sources ...................... 2 wells Well capacity ........................ 640,000 gal/day; 444 gal/min
Excess capacity .................... 250 gal/min Storage capacity .................. 200,000 gal
Village of Stetsonville
Water sources ...................... 2 wells
Well capacity ........................ Storage capacity .................. New water system completed October 2011.
Westboro Sanitation District
Water sources ...................... 2 wells
WASTEWATER TREATMENT
City of Medford
Treatment capacity............ 1,450,000 gal/day Excess capacity .................... 700,000 gal/day
Village of Rib Lake Type .......................................... Activated sludge system Treatment capacity............ 200,000 gal/day
Excess capacity .................... 95,000 gal/day
Village of Gilman
Type .......................................... Aerated lagoon system
Treatment capacity............ 125,000 gal/day Excess capacity .................... 90,000 gal/day
Village of Lublin
Type .......................................... Settling lagoon system Excess capacity .................... 5,000 gal/day
Village of Stetsonville Type .......................................... Recirculating sand filter
Treatment capacity............ 90,000 gal/day
Excess capacity .................... 20,000 gal/day
Chelsea Sanitary District
Treatment capacity............ 11,000 gal/day
Excess capacity .................... 8,400 gal/day
Westboro Sanitary District
Type .......................................... Recirculating sand filter
Treatment capacity............ 20,000 gal/day Excess capacity .................... 13,000 gal/day
UTILITIES
REFUSE & RECYCLING
Medford: Residential garbage (solid waste) and
recycling collection, with each residential unit being
assessed a monthly fee.
Rib Lake: Residential garbage and recycling
collection.
Gilman: Residential garbage and recycling collection.
Recycling costs are paid by the Village. Garbage is
$2.25/bag.
Stetsonville: Residential garbage and recycling
collection.
Lublin: Residential garbage and recycling collection.
Towns: Service varies by town. Some offer
residential garbage drop-off at a town collection site
that also includes recycling. Others only offer
recycling. Some towns are part of the Taylor County
Recycling Authority while others operate
independently.
Commercial refuse and recycling collection is
offered by several companies in the county.
Clean Sweep: An annual Clean Sweep Program
provides residents and businesses an opportunity to
properly dispose of hazardous chemicals,
fluorescent bulbs, appliances, electronics, and
pharmaceuticals. There are usually at least two
collection sites in the county.
ELECTRICITY & NATURAL GAS
Electricity:
Six electric utilities serve the county: Clark Electric Cooperative, Jump River Electric Cooperative, Medford Electric Utility, Northern States Power (Xcel Energy), Price Electric Cooperative, and Taylor Electric Cooperative.
Natural Gas:
Natural gas is distributed by Northern States Power Company (Xcel Energy) and Wisconsin Gas (WE Energies). The 3-inch line provides varying pressure from 300 to 800 pounds.
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