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Medford, Minnesota

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Population in 2022: 1,347 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: +36.9%
Males: 701  (52.1%)
Females: 646  (47.9%)
Median resident age:

31.8 years
Minnesota median age:

39.0 years

Zip codes: 55049.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $95,740 (it was $50,000 in 2000)
Medford:

$95,740
MN:

$82,338

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $38,716 (it was $18,886 in 2000)

Medford city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $233,098 (it was $99,500 in 2000)
Medford:

$233,098
MN:

$314,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $244,067; detached houses: $243,868

Median gross rent in 2022: $840.

March 2022 cost of living index in Medford: 85.6 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 3.6%
(4.0% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 100.0% for Black residents)

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  • Races in Medford, MN (2022)
    • 1,01380.3%White alone
    • 18614.7%Hispanic
    • 403.2%Two or more races
    • 80.6%Asian alone
    • 40.3%Black alone

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Ancestries: German (30.6%), Norwegian (9.3%), American (6.3%), Scandinavian (3.4%), French (3.0%), Czech (2.8%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 1090 feet

Land area: 0.68 square miles.

Population density: 1,978 people per square mile   (low).

Medford, Minnesota map

78 residents are foreign born (2.8% Asia, 2.5% Latin America, 0.6% North America).

This city:

6.2%
Minnesota:

8.5%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $2,738 (1.2%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $3,231 (1.4%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Rochester, MN (39.7 miles , pop. 85,806).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: St. Paul, MN (54.5 miles , pop. 287,151).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (324.4 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Owatonna, MN (2.5 miles ),
Faribault, MN (2.9 miles ),
Warsaw, MN (3.0 miles ),
Morristown, MN (3.2 miles ),
Waseca, MN (3.8 miles ),
Kenyon, MN (3.8 miles ),
Nerstrand, MN (3.8 miles ),
Claremont, MN (3.9 miles )

Latitude: 44.17 N, Longitude: 93.25 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 507

Distribution of median household income in Medford, MN in 2022
Distribution of house value in Medford, MN in 2022
Medford satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 15 buildings, average cost: $336,700
  • 2021: 4 buildings, average cost: $168,200
  • 2020: 2 buildings, average cost: $272,500
  • 2019: 3 buildings, average cost: $328,300
  • 2018: 4 buildings, average cost: $228,300
  • 2017: 4 buildings, average cost: $228,300
  • 2016: 4 buildings, average cost: $228,300
  • 2015: 4 buildings, average cost: $253,000
  • 2014: 4 buildings, average cost: $280,000
  • 2013: 1 building, cost: $290,000
  • 2012: 1 building, cost: $240,000
  • 2011: 2 buildings, average cost: $267,900
  • 2010: 1 building, cost: $180,000
  • 2009: 3 buildings, average cost: $167,800
  • 2008: 5 buildings, average cost: $111,500
  • 2007: 6 buildings, average cost: $156,700
  • 2006: 7 buildings, average cost: $156,700
  • 2005: 6 buildings, average cost: $159,200
  • 2004: 22 buildings, average cost: $109,700
  • 2003: 21 buildings, average cost: $109,700
  • 2002: 16 buildings, average cost: $114,500
  • 2001: 12 buildings, average cost: $106,800
  • 2000: 14 buildings, average cost: $103,600
  • 1999: 19 buildings, average cost: $108,600
  • 1998: 12 buildings, average cost: $90,100
  • 1997: 12 buildings, average cost: $100,200
Number of permits per 10,000 Medford, MN residents
Average permit cost in Medford, MN
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.7%
Minnesota:

2.6%
Population change in the 1990s: +167 (+20.4%).
Most common industries in Medford, MN (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Nonmetallic mineral products (7.8%)
  • Construction (6.8%)
  • Finance & insurance (6.7%)
  • Metal & metal products (6.5%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (6.2%)
  • Machinery (5.7%)
  • Health care (5.7%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (11.4%)
  • Nonmetallic mineral products (10.2%)
  • Metal & metal products (8.3%)
  • Machinery (8.3%)
  • Food (6.0%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (4.4%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (4.4%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Finance & insurance (11.7%)
  • Health care (11.0%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (8.0%)
  • Public administration (7.7%)
  • Educational services (6.7%)
  • Nonmetallic mineral products (5.3%)
  • Metal & metal products (4.7%)
Most common occupations in Medford, MN (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (8.6%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (5.7%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (5.4%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (4.9%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (4.2%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (4.2%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (3.3%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (11.1%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (9.5%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (8.3%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (5.7%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4.4%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (4.1%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (3.8%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (10.3%)
  • Customer service representatives (6.3%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (6.3%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.0%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (4.7%)
  • Child care workers (4.3%)
  • Financial clerks, except bookkeeping, accounting and auditing clerks (3.3%)

Average climate in Medford, Minnesota

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Medford, Minnesota average temperatures Medford, Minnesota average precipitation Medford, Minnesota humidity Medford, Minnesota wind speed Medford, Minnesota snowfall Medford, Minnesota sunshine Medford, Minnesota clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI NO2 Ozone
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 45.8. This is significantly better than average.

City:

45.8
U.S.:

72.6
Nitrogen Dioxide Level
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 30.9. This is about average. Closest monitor was 23.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

30.9
U.S.:

33.3

Tornado activity:

Medford-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Minnesota state average. It is 46% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/30/1967, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 5.2 miles away from the Medford city center killed 5 people and injured 35 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 4/30/1967, a category F4 tornado 12.1 miles away from the city center killed 6 people and injured 22 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Medford-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Minnesota state average. It is 77% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/9/1975 at 14:54:15, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 171.6 miles away from Medford center
On 6/5/1993 at 01:24:53, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 181.7 miles away from Medford center
On 3/4/1983 at 06:32:18, a magnitude 4.6 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 4.4 ML) earthquake occurred 305.5 miles away from Medford center
On 11/3/2002 at 20:41:56, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 299.7 miles away from the city center
On 6/28/2004 at 06:10:52, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 289.5 miles away from Medford center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 483.6 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Steele County (15) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 11
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 10, Storms: 7, Tornadoes: 2, Winds: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Blizzard: 1, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Landslide: 1, Mudslide: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Medford topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Medford:

  • HOME HEALTH AND PALLIATIVE CARE (Home Health Center, about 6 miles away; OWATONNA, MN)
  • HOSPICE OF OWATONA HOSPITAL (Hospital, about 6 miles away; OWATONNA, MN)
  • MAYO DIALYSIS - OWATONNA (Dialysis Facility, about 6 miles away; OWATONNA, MN)
  • OWATONNA HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 6 miles away; OWATONNA, MN)
  • REM WOODVALE INC ADAMS (Hospital, about 6 miles away; OWATONNA, MN)
  • STEELE COUNTY COMMUNITIES FOR A LIFETIME INC (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; OWATONNA, MN)
  • OWATONNA CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; OWATONNA, MN)

Airports located in Medford:

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Medford:

  • St Olaf College (about 21 miles; Northfield, MN; Full-time enrollment: 3,141)
  • Riverland Community College (about 37 miles; Austin, MN; FT enrollment: 2,321)
  • Minnesota State University-Mankato (about 38 miles; Mankato, MN; FT enrollment: 13,940)
  • Gustavus Adolphus College (about 38 miles; Saint Peter, MN; FT enrollment: 2,496)
  • South Central College (about 40 miles; North Mankato, MN; FT enrollment: 2,726)
  • Dakota County Technical College (about 41 miles; Rosemount, MN; FT enrollment: 2,478)
  • Rochester Community and Technical College (about 43 miles; Rochester, MN; FT enrollment: 4,444)

Public high school in Medford:

Public elementary/middle school in Medford:

See full list of schools located in Medford

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Medford: Medford (A), Medford Volunteer Fire Department (B), Medford City Hall (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Medford include: Christ the King Church (A), Trinity Lutheran Church (B), Congregational United Church of Christ (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemetery: Resurrection Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Birthplace of: Lynn J. Frazier - politician.

Steele County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Medford and their reported violations in the past:

LAZY U COMMUNITY (Address: 4100 66th Street NW , Population served: 426, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Average - Between DEC-28-2007 and MAY-06-2009, Contaminant: Combined Radium (-226 and -228). Follow-up actions: St Compliance Meeting conducted (MAR-31-2008), St Formal NOV issued (MAR-31-2008), St Public Notif requested (MAR-31-2008), St Public Notif received (APR-03-2008), St BCA signed (OCT-13-2008), St Compliance achieved (MAY-06-2009)
  • MCL, Average - Between NOV-10-2005 and MAY-06-2009, Contaminant: Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U. Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (JAN-13-2006), St Compliance Meeting conducted (JAN-13-2006), St Public Notif requested (JAN-13-2006), St Public Notif received (JAN-19-2006), St Public Notif requested (MAY-15-2006), St Public Notif received (MAY-26-2006), St Public Notif requested (DEC-12-2006), St Public Notif received (5 times from DEC-26-2006 to APR-03-2008), St BCA signed (OCT-13-2008), St Compliance achieved (MAY-06-2009)
Average household size:
This city:

2.7 people
Minnesota:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

74.7%
Whole state:

64.6%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

5.6%
Whole state:

6.9%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.2% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.4% of all households
8 people in group homes intended for adults in 2010
5 people in homes for the mentally retarded in 2000

Banks with branches in Medford (2011 data):

  • The First State Bank of Red Wing: Medford Branch at 115 First Street, N.E., branch established on 1912/10/16. Info updated 2011/03/08: Bank assets: $71.2 mil, Deposits: $63.0 mil, headquarters in Red Wing, MN, positive income, 3 total offices, Holding Company: Noble Bank Holding Company, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Medford:

Marital status in Medford, MN
  • Never married: 27.6%
  • Now married: 55.2%
  • Separated: 0.2%
  • Widowed: 4.0%
  • Divorced: 13.0%

For population 25 years and over in Medford:

  • High school or higher: 88.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 22.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 7.3%
  • Unemployed: 2.8%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 18.3 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

10.7
Minnesota average:

10.9

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Medford
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Medford, MN (based on Steele County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant12,19419
Catholic9,2257
Evangelical Protestant4,29821
Other6204
None10,239-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 7
Steele County:

1.93 / 10,000 pop.
Minnesota:

1.83 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Steele County:

0.28 / 10,000 pop.
Minnesota:

0.13 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 18
This county:

4.97 / 10,000 pop.
Minnesota:

3.90 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 22
Steele County:

6.07 / 10,000 pop.
Minnesota:

6.98 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

6.4%
State:

6.5%
Adult obesity rate:
Steele County:

27.3%
Minnesota:

25.9%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Steele County:

12.6%
Minnesota:

13.0%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Medford:

49.7%
Minnesota:

50.6%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

47.4%
Minnesota:

48.4%

Average BMI:
Here:

28.2
Minnesota:

28.5

People feeling badly about themselves:
Here:

19.4%
Minnesota:

21.0%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

9.1%
Minnesota:

9.8%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Here:

6.9
Minnesota:

6.8

Overweight people:
Medford:

32.0%
Minnesota:

33.5%

General health condition:
Medford:

57.7%
Minnesota:

57.7%

Average condition of hearing:
Medford:

79.3%
State:

79.3%

More about Health and Nutrition of Medford, MN Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Water Supply 3$5,024$20,0960$0
Streets and Highways 3$5,024$20,0960$0
Sewerage 3$5,024$20,0960$0
Other Government Administration 1$5,408$64,8960$0
Financial Administration 1$7,665$91,9800$0
Firefighters 0$0 22$6,875
Totals for Government 11$28,144$30,70322$6,875

Medford government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Construction - Regular Highways: $47,000 ($34.89)
  • Current Operations - Liquor Stores: $369,000 ($273.94)
    Water Utilities: $272,000 ($201.93)
    Sewerage: $272,000 ($201.93)
    Regular Highways: $156,000 ($115.81)
    Financial Administration: $142,000 ($105.42)
    Local Fire Protection: $105,000 ($77.95)
    General - Other: $104,000 ($77.21)
    Parks and Recreation: $93,000 ($69.04)
    Police Protection: $69,000 ($51.22)
    Central Staff Services: $13,000 ($9.65)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $108,000 ($80.18)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Sewerage: $22,000 ($16.33)
    Local Fire Protection: $9,000 ($6.68)
    Regular Highways: $2,000 ($1.48)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $49,000 ($36.38)

Medford government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $316,000 ($234.60)
    Parks and Recreation: $26,000 ($19.30)
    Other: $11,000 ($8.17)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Other: $35,000 ($25.98)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $10,000 ($7.42)
    Highways: $7,000 ($5.20)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $168,000 ($124.72)
    Special Assessments: $100,000 ($74.24)
    Interest Earnings: $6,000 ($4.45)
  • Revenue - Liquor Stores: $378,000 ($280.62)
    Water Utilities: $372,000 ($276.17)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $209,000 ($155.16)
    Other: $27,000 ($20.04)
  • Tax - Property: $598,000 ($443.95)
    Public Utilities Sales: $43,000 ($31.92)
    Other License: $4,000 ($2.97)

Medford government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $3,934,000 ($2920.56)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $3,355,000 ($2490.72)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $579,000 ($429.84)

Medford government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $1,962,000 ($1456.57)
Businesses in Medford, MN
NameCountNameCount
Ashley Furniture1Lane Bryant1
Bath & Body Works1Lane Furniture1
DressBarn1Levi Strauss & Co.1
Dressbarn1MasterBrand Cabinets2
Eddie Bauer1Maurices1
Famous Footwear1McDonald's1
Gap1Old Navy1
Gymboree1Pac Sun1
IZOD1Payless1
Justice1Rue211

Strongest AM radio stations in Medford:

  • KDHL (920 AM; 5 kW; FARIBAULT, MN; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KFAN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WCTS (1030 AM; 50 kW; MAPLEWOOD, MN; Owner: CNTL. BAPT. THEO/AL SEMI MINNEAPOLIS)
  • KOWZ (1170 AM; 2 kW; WASECA, MN; Owner: MAIN STREET BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • KSTP (1500 AM; 50 kW; ST. PAUL, MN; Owner: KSTP-AM, LLC (DELAWARE))
  • KTIS (900 AM; 25 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)
  • KRFO (1390 AM; 0 kW; OWATONNA, MN)
  • WMNN (1330 AM; 10 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: MINNESOTA PUBLIC RADIO.)
  • KNFX (970 AM; 5 kW; AUSTIN, MN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KOLM (1520 AM; 10 kW; ROCHESTER, MN; Owner: OLMSTED COUNTY BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KTOE (1420 AM; 5 kW; MANKATO, MN; Owner: MINNESOTA VALLEY BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WDGY (630 AM; 8 kW; HUDSON, WI; Owner: 630 RADIO, INCORPORATED)

Strongest FM radio stations in Medford:

  • KBGY (107.5 FM; FARIBAULT, MN; Owner: MILESTONE RADIO II LLC)
  • KOWZ-FM (100.9 FM; BLOOMING PRAIRIE, MN; Owner: BLOOMING PRAIRIE FARM RADIO INC.)
  • KRUE (92.1 FM; WASECA, MN; Owner: MAIN STREET BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KQCL (95.9 FM; FARIBAULT, MN; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • K280EC (103.9 FM; OWATONNA, MN; Owner: MINNESOTA PUBLIC RADIO)
  • K289AE (105.7 FM; OWATONNA, MN; Owner: MINNESOTA PUBLIC RADIO)
  • KRFO-FM (104.9 FM; OWATONNA, MN; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • K228DR (93.5 FM; OWATONNA, MN; Owner: OWATONNA AREA CHRISTIAN RADIO, INC.)
  • KROC-FM (106.9 FM; ROCHESTER, MN; Owner: SOUTHERN MINNESOTA BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KAUS-FM (99.9 FM; AUSTIN, MN; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF LUVERNE, INC.)
  • WCAL (89.3 FM; NORTHFIELD, MN; Owner: ST. OLAF COLLEGE)
  • KWWK (96.5 FM; ROCHESTER, MN; Owner: OLMSTEAD COUNTY BROADCASTING CO.)

TV broadcast stations around Medford:

  • KTTC (Channel 10; ROCHESTER, MN; Owner: KTTC TELEVISION, INC.)
  • KYIN (Channel 24; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • KXLT-TV (Channel 47; ROCHESTER, MN; Owner: SHOCKLEY BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • KAAL (Channel 6; AUSTIN, MN; Owner: KAAL-TV, LLC)

Medford fatal accident list:

Feb 17, 2010 10:34 AM, N Main St 0474000045, Lat: 44.174814, Lon: -93.246867, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Pedestrians: 1, Fatalities: 1
May 7, 1987 03:52 PM, 12, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 15Number of bridges
  • 121ft / 37.2mTotal length
  • $34,000,000Total costs
  • 79,912Total average daily traffic
  • 9,525Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Medford, MN - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 21960-1969
  • 21970-1979
  • 21980-1989
  • 41990-1999
  • 22000-2009
  • 22010-2019
  • 12020-2022
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Medford, MN

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

29 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Medford)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

6
  • Lat: 44.174167 Lon: -93.241944, Call Sign: WQBP818,
    Assigned Frequencies: 466.025 MHz, 467.200 MHz, 467.375 MHz, Grant Date: 11/19/2004, Expiration Date: 11/19/2014, Cancellation Date: 01/24/2015, Certifier: Pete Krilla, Registrant: Advanced Wireless Communications, 20809 Kensington Blvd., Lakeville, MN 55044-7486, Phone: (952) 469-5400, Fax: (952) 469-0170, Email:

  • Lat: 44.172167 Lon: -93.246028, Call Sign: WQMA637, Licensee ID: L00535644,
    Assigned Frequencies: 451.312 MHz, Grant Date: 06/14/2010, Expiration Date: 06/14/2020, Cancellation Date: 08/15/2020, Certifier: William Goldy, Registrant: City Of Medford, 408 2nd Avenue Se, Medford, MN 55060, Phone: (507) 455-2866, Fax: (507) 455-2088

  • 6874 W. Frontage Road (Lat: 44.165556 Lon: -93.258333), Call Sign: WQPF846,
    Assigned Frequencies: 30.8400 MHz, 154.540 MHz, 33.4000 MHz, 33.1600 MHz, 31.2400 MHz, 468.487 MHz, 468.762 MHz, 469.637 MHz, 469.887 MHz, 457.512 MHz... (+19 more), Grant Date: 05/05/2012, Expiration Date: 05/05/2022, Cancellation Date: 07/09/2022, Certifier: Laura Nicholson, Registrant: Dolfen Consulting Group, 95 Willow Lane, Bristol, IL 60512-9711, Phone: (630) 553-5886, Fax: (630) 566-1755, Email:

  • Lat: 44.171389 Lon: -93.242861, Call Sign: WQSD465,
    Assigned Frequencies: 173.237 MHz, Grant Date: 09/04/2013, Expiration Date: 09/04/2023, Cancellation Date: 11/04/2023, Certifier: Richard Kucera, Registrant: Kp Electronics Inc, 415 Sargon Way, Suite F, Horsham, PA 19044, Phone: (215) 442-7460, Fax: (215) 442-7461, Email:

  • Lat: 44.173556 Lon: -93.242444, Call Sign: WQVX369,
    Assigned Frequencies: 457.050 MHz, 452.050 MHz, 464.400 MHz, 469.400 MHz, 463.650 MHz, Grant Date: 06/04/2015, Expiration Date: 06/04/2025, Certifier: Del Spronk, Registrant: Medford Senior Care LLC, 1246 Aldrich Way, Faribault, MN 55021, Phone: (507) 227-7968, Email:

  • Lat: 44.173333 Lon: -93.233278, Call Sign: WQWF284,
    Assigned Frequencies: 451.237 MHz, 456.362 MHz, 457.162 MHz, 457.762 MHz, 457.787 MHz, Grant Date: 08/05/2015, Expiration Date: 08/05/2025, Certifier: Rich Dahmann, Registrant: Bearcom Operating LLC, Dallas, TX 75355-9001, Phone: (800) 458-9887, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

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  • STATION, Ne 1/4 Of Se 1/4 Sect 18 Walcot Twp T109n R20w (Lat: 44.246611 Lon: -93.262972), Overall height: 30.5 m, Call Sign: WNTN347,
    Assigned Frequencies: 928.806 MHz, 952.806 MHz, Grant Date: 09/03/2009, Expiration Date: 10/04/2019, Cancellation Date: 09/05/2019, Certifier: James L Goodin, Registrant: Great River Energy, 12300 Elm Creek Blvd, Maple Grove, MN 55369, Phone: (763) 445-5560, Fax: (763) 445-6360, Email:

  • STATION, Ne 1/4 Of Se 1/4 Sect 18 Walcot Twp T109n R20w (Lat: 44.246611 Lon: -93.262972), Overall height: 30.5 m, Call Sign: WNTV950,
    Assigned Frequencies: 955.550 MHz, Grant Date: 07/16/2009, Expiration Date: 09/09/2019, Cancellation Date: 09/05/2019, Certifier: James L Goodin, Registrant: Great River Energy, 12300 Elm Creek Blvd, Maple Grove, MN 55369, Phone: (763) 445-5560, Fax: (763) 445-6360, Email:

  • A1Q0521A, 2955 Nw 76th St. (Lat: 44.181472 Lon: -93.263222), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 60.7 m, Call Sign: WQOW731,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10895.0 MHz, 10895.0 MHz, 10895.0 MHz, 10895.0 MHz, 10895.0 MHz, 10895.0 MHz, 10895.0 MHz, 10895.0 MHz, Grant Date: 04/12/2022, Expiration Date: 02/17/2032, Cancellation Date: 12/30/2022, Certifier: Dan Menser, Registrant: T-Mobile Usa, Inc., 12920 Se 38th St, Bellevue, WA 98006, Phone: (425) 383-8401, Fax: (425) 383-4040, Email:

  • Medford, Near Medford, Mn (Lat: 44.181194 Lon: -93.249528), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 56.1 m, Overall height: 60.7 m, Call Sign: WRCJ703,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11325.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, Grant Date: 10/22/2018, Expiration Date: 10/22/2028, Certifier: Daniel Petsinger, Registrant: Intelpath, Hinsdale, IL 60522, Phone: (312) 841-9188, Email:

  • MNSE0003, Near Medford, Mn (Lat: 44.181194 Lon: -93.249528), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 56.1 m, Overall height: 60.7 m, Call Sign: WRUQ947,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11485.0 MHz, 11645.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 11645.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 11645.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 11645.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 11645.0 MHz... (+12 more), Grant Date: 09/23/2022, Expiration Date: 09/23/2032, Certifier: Thomas Heier, Registrant: Micronet Communications, Inc., 812 Lexington Dr, Plano, TX 75075, Phone: (972) 422-7200, Email:

  • MEDFORD, 1.5 Mi W Sw Of (Lat: 44.167444 Lon: -93.279361), Overall height: 64.3 m, Call Sign: KAS68,
    Assigned Frequencies: 4190.00 MHz, 4190.00 MHz, Grant Date: 02/15/2000, Expiration Date: 02/01/2010, Cancellation Date: 03/16/2001, Registrant: At&t Corp., 1200 Peachtree Street, Locn 5w23, Atlanta, GA 30309, Phone: (404) 810-4021, Fax: (404) 810-7349, Email:

  • MEDFORD, 1.5 Mi W Sw Of (Lat: 44.167444 Lon: -93.279361), Overall height: 64.3 m, Call Sign: KFJ59,
    Assigned Frequencies: 5945.50 MHz, 5974.80 MHz, 6004.50 MHz, 6093.50 MHz, 6063.80 MHz, Grant Date: 01/20/2010, Expiration Date: 02/01/2020, Cancellation Date: 08/03/2016, Certifier: Paul Wilson, Registrant: At&t Corp., 675 West Peachtree Street, Nw, Room 34a16, Atlanta, GA 30308, Phone: (404) 927-2692, Fax: (404) 522-7665, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

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  • Call Sign: KD0DJW, Licensee ID: L01380499, Grant Date: 03/17/2008, Expiration Date: 03/17/2018, Cancellation Date: 03/18/2020, Certifier: Stacy L Mielke, Registrant: Stacy L Mielke, 5188 270th St E, Medford, MN 55049

  • Call Sign: KE0MQW, Licensee ID: L02092201, Grant Date: 03/24/2017, Expiration Date: 03/24/2027, Certifier: Asberry J Thoreson, Registrant: Asberry J Thoreson, 4100 Nw 66st #30, Medford, MN 55049

  • Call Sign: KE0MQX, Licensee ID: L02092202, Grant Date: 03/24/2017, Expiration Date: 03/24/2027, Certifier: Kathryn M Decoux, Registrant: Kathryn M Decoux, 209 2nd Ave Sw, Medford, MN 55049

  • Call Sign: KF0BRI, Licensee ID: L02376349, Grant Date: 09/16/2020, Expiration Date: 09/16/2030, Certifier: Tyler M Stenzel, Registrant: Tyler M Stenzel, 60 6th St Se, Medford, MN 55049


FAA Registered Aircraft:

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  • Aircraft: PIPER J3C-65 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 67 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR A&C65 SERIES (65 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 110TC, N110TC, N-110TC, Serial Number: 15790, Year manufactured: 1946, Certificate Issue Date: 08/27/2003
    Registrant (Individual): Gary E Underland, 3796 Nw 50th St, Medford, MN 55049
  • Aircraft: UNDERLAND GARY E SPARTES (Category: Amphibian, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: LYCOMING O-320-B1A (160 HP) (4 Cycle)
    N-Number: 770TC, N770TC, N-770TC, Serial Number: 1, Year manufactured: 2011, Airworthiness Date: 07/07/2011, Certificate Issue Date: 02/27/2018
    Registrant (Individual): Gary E Underland, 3796 Nw 50th St, Medford, MN 55049
  • Aircraft: DJI MAVIC PRO (Category: Land, Engines: 4), Engine: Electric
    N-Number: 831FM, N831FM, N-831FM, Serial Number: 08QUE6500102HM, Certificate Issue Date: 10/26/2017
    Registrant (Individual): Kaleb J Enter, 2197 Nw 50th St, Medford, MN 55049

Most common first names in Medford, MN among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John970.6 years
Robert971.8 years
William986.7 years
Henry776.8 years
Anna782.7 years
Mary779.0 years
Dorothy677.7 years
Edward673.0 years
Arthur682.0 years
George572.6 years
Most common last names in Medford, MN among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Moeckly775.7 years
Steinbauer678.5 years
Brady588.0 years
Anhorn572.6 years
Lee565.0 years
Gallea584.0 years
Hanson475.2 years
Arnold468.3 years
Borwege475.6 years
Pirkl476.7 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Medford, MN
  • 84.4%Utility gas
  • 14.1%Electricity
  • 0.9%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 0.6%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Medford, MN
  • 54.0%Utility gas
  • 30.0%Electricity
  • 14.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 2.0%No fuel used


Medford compared to Minnesota state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Median age significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
There are 6 pilots and 4 other airmen in this city.
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