At a Glance
Home Value
$73,300
Zillow: $140,560
Median Rent
$919/mo
38.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
35.4%
86.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.9%
18.2% smoking rate
How Big Falls Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Big Falls's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Big Falls a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Big Falls is $73,300 , 74% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $140,560. Median rent is $919/month, with 38.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1957.
Education
35.4% of adults in Big Falls hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(5% above the national average).
86.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Big Falls has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population157
Median Age60.1 yrs
Density334/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans4.7%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$49,150
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$5,836M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,094
Housing
Home Value$73,300
Rent$919
Ownership78.8%
Zillow$140,560
Housing Units100
Rent Burden38.1%
Health
Obesity40.9%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking18.2%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death5,999/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain33.0 in/yr
Elevation951 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+35.4%
High School+86.4%
Graduate+31.5%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 50%
Commute28 min
Broadband67.1%
Internet Speed94 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Big Falls was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is Appleton International (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.417 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
76.4% of the population has a disability.
There are 217 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.