Dorchester, WI
Living in Dorchester
Bikeability4
Walkability15
Commute73
Public Transit4
Affordability95
Public Safety94
Airports3
Hospitals72
Colleges72
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Schools10
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
981Population+139 (2010–19)
32 y Median Age-5 (2010–19)
13%College-Educated
60%Family Households-11% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years25%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years17%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Caucasian84%
Hispanic or Latino16%
Education
Less than high school13%
High school graduate43%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree2%
Households
Family household60%
Householder living alone34%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$46kMedian Household Income+$6.9k (2010–19)
85%Above Poverty-6% (2010–19)
23 mi Average Commute
87%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K20%
$25K to $49K34%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K7%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector80%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation40%
Mgt, science, and arts26%
Sales and office15%
Service11%
Commute
Car, truck, or van95%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$98kMedian Home Value-$4.4k (2010–19)
8%Built 2000 or Later
$500Median Monthly Rent+$28 (2010–19)
59%Owner-Occupied-10% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached67%
Multiple units9%
Mobile home4%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197924%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier16%
Home Value
Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K45%
$100K to $149K29%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K2%
$250K to $299K2%
$500K to $749K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity15%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas2%
Utility gas78%
Wood3%
Crime
Violent Crime in Dorchester
United States45
Wisconsin35
Clark County5
Property Crime in Dorchester
United States48
Wisconsin37
Clark County6
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (42%)(54%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton32%
Donald Trump63%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 13 | 1 | 11 |
| Feb | 17 | 1 | 9 |
| Mar | 29 | 2 | 9 |
| Apr | 44 | 3 | 3 |
| May | 55 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 65 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 67 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 45 | 3 | 1 |
| Nov | 32 | 2 | 5 |
| Dec | 17 | 1 | 13 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Dorchester
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding30
Tornado20
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Dorchester, WI
Private Schools
Private Schools near Dorchester, WI
Abbotsford Christian Academy
4 miles, SE
St Mary Grade School
7 miles, S
Green Meadow School
8 miles, NW
Silver Ten Amish School
9 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Dorchester, WI
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
50 miles, SE
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
59 miles, W
University of Wisconsin-Stout
79 miles, W
East-West University
84 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Dorchester, WI
Aspirus Medford Hospital & Clinics, Inc
9 miles, N
Norwood Health Center
24 miles, S
Marshfield Medical Center
24 miles, S
Our Lady of Victory Hospital
29 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Dorchester, WI
Central Wisconsin Airport
36 miles, SE
Chippewa Valley Regional Airport
57 miles, W
Rhinelander-Oneida County Airport
60 miles, NE
La Crosse Regional Airport
90 miles, SW