Wisconsin
Black River Falls is a small town in Wisconsin with a population of 3,514. Residents earn $57,712 per year, which is 23% below the national average.
Based on current data, Black River Falls receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Black River Falls offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Black River Falls is $57,712, 23% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.8%. Only 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Black River Falls is $152,300, 46% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $718 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Black River Falls is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 83 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 4,127 per 100,000, 111% above the national average.
21.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 97.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Black River Falls has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F. Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.6 inches, including 41.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 98.9% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.1% |
| 92% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $57,712 |
| 23% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $35,997 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $971 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $59,373 |
| Unemployment | 1.8% |
| 50% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.9% |
| 69% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 488 |
| County GDP | $1,372M |
| Restaurants | 61 |
| Healthcare | 49 |
| Retail | 56 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,761 |
| 65% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.78% |
| Commute Time | 16.9 min |
| Work from Home | 3.3% |
| Census Median | $152,300 |
| 46% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $226,793 |
| Census Median Rent | $718 |
| 38% below US avg |
| Studio | $797 |
| 1 Bedroom | $872 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,097 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,405 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,572 |
| Owner-Occupied | 62.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,761 |
| 65% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.78% |
| Obesity | 39.7% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.2% |
| Heart Disease | 5.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.3% |
| Asthma | 11.6% |
| COPD | 6.7% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.9% |
| Depression | 25.6% |
| Mental Distress | 18.5% |
| Physical Distress | 13.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.6% |
| Premature Death | 9,145/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 39.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 49 |
| Total Violent | 83.1/100K |
| 78% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 27.7/100K |
| Robbery | 27.7/100K |
| Assault | 27.7/100K |
| Total Property | 4,127.4/100K |
| 111% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 443.2/100K |
| Theft | 3,462.6/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 221.6/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 44.0°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 35.6 inches |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 41.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 761 ft (232 m) |
| Area | 4.2 sq mi (10.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 839/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.2985°N, 90.8428°W |
| County FIPS | 55053 |
Winner: Republican by 19.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 21.2% |
| 37% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 839/sq mi |
| Total Area | 4.2 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 6 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 7 |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 49 |
| Restaurants | 61 |
| Retail Stores | 56 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Avg Commute | 16.9 min |
| Work from Home | 3.3% |