Black River Falls, WI

Wisconsin · Jackson County

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.

Data updated April 2026

3.2 /5.0

B Good

3,514 Population 839/sq mi density

$57,712 Median Income $35,997 per capita

$152,300 Home Value $226,793 Zillow

$718 Median Rent 27.6% income on rent

44°F Avg Temperature 270 sunny days/yr

145 Violent Crime/100K 2,200 property/100K

Overall

3.2 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

4.2 / 5.0

$57,712 median income, 1.8% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$152,300 home value, $718/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

145 violent crimes/100K (62% below avg)

C+

Education

2.7 / 5.0

21.2% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

Median Income $57,712

23% lower than US avg

Home Value $152,300

46% lower than US avg

Violent Crime 145/100K

62% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 21.2%

37% lower than US avg

Median Rent $718

38% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 39.7%

24% higher than US avg

Unemployment 1.8%

50% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 3.9%

69% lower than US avg

How Black River Falls Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population3,514

Median Age40.2 yrs

Density839/mi²

Male / Female47% / 53%

Largest GroupWhite 92%

Veterans10.4%

Economy

Median Income$57,712

Per Capita$35,997

Unemployment1.8%

Poverty3.9%

County GDP$1,372M

Commute17 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$152,300

Rent$718

Ownership62.0%

Zillow$226,793

Housing Units1,755

Rent Burden27.6%

Crime

Violent145/100K

Property2,200/100K

Murder0.0/100K

Assault29/100K

Burglary58/100K

Health

Obesity39.7%

Uninsured8.8%

Smoking17.6%

Depression25.6%

Heart Disease5.9%

Climate

Avg Temp44°F (7°C)

AQI38 (Good)

Rain35.6 in/yr

Sunny Days270/yr

Elevation761 ft (232 m)

Education

C+

Bachelor's+21.2%

High School+97.1%

Graduate+7.2%

School Score5.21

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%

Commute17 min

Broadband87.9%

EV Stations6

Libraries2

Is Black River Falls a Good Place to Live?

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, abundant sunshine. 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.

Economy & Jobs

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.

Cost of Living & Housing

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.

Safety & Crime

Black River Falls is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 145 per 100,000 residents / well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,200 per 100,000, near the national average.

Education

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 5.2/10.

Climate & Weather

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. With 270 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 35.6 inches, including 41.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Black River Falls has a population of 3,514 with a density of 839 people per square mile, spread across 4.2 square miles. The median age is 40.2 years, 3% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 52.9% female and 47.1% male. The city is predominantly White (92.4%), with 5.8% Hispanic. English is the primary language spoken at home by 98.9% of residents. 10.4% of the population are veterans, above the national rate of 6.0%. 16.3% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 97.4% have health insurance coverage.

Population

3,514

Total Population

839

People / sq mi

40.2yrs

Median Age

3% above US avg

4.2mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.1%

Female 52.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Black River Falls vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 98.9%

26% above US avg

Spanish 1.1%

92% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Black River Falls vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Black River Falls is $57,712, which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,997. The average weekly wage is $971, 32% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 1.8% (below the 3.6% US average). 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 488 business establishments, including 61 restaurants. The cost of living index is 94.1, below the national baseline of 100 / offering relatively affordable living. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 3.3% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Black River Falls vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$57,712
	23% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$35,997
Avg Weekly Wage	$971
IRS Avg AGI	$59,373
Gini Index	0.449 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	1.8%
	50% below US avg
Poverty Rate	3.9%
	69% below US avg
Establishments (County)	488
County GDP	$1,372M

Business (County)

Restaurants	61
Healthcare	49
Retail	56
Manufacturing	23

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$5,761
	65% above US avg
Cost of Living	94.10 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate	3.78%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	16.9 min
Drive Alone	80.4%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	3.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Black River Falls is $152,300, 46% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $226,793, higher than the Census estimate. Monthly rent averages $718 (38% below the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $872 for a one-bedroom to $1,097 for a two-bedroom apartment. 62.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 1,755 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1964. The average annual property tax is $5,761 (higher than the $3,500 national average). 27.6% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.6x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$152,300
	46% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI	$226,793

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$718
	38% below US avg
Rent Burden	27.6%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$797
1 Bedroom	$872
2 Bedrooms	$1,097
3 Bedrooms	$1,405
4 Bedrooms	$1,572

Ownership & Property

Homeownership	62.0%
Owner-Occupied	62.0%
Renter-Occupied	38.0%
Housing Units	1,755
Median Year Built	1964

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$5,761
	65% above US avg
Effective Rate	3.78%

In Black River Falls, 39.7% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 10.2% have diabetes. Heart disease affects 5.9% of residents. 31.3% have high blood pressure. 17.6% are current smokers (above the 14.0% national rate). 19.8% report binge drinking. 28.9% are physically inactive, above the national average. 25.6% report depression (above the 20.0% national average). 18.5% experience frequent mental distress. 8.8% of residents lack health insurance. The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,112. The dentist ratio is 1:1,603. 39.6% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 7.7 out of 10.

Health Metrics: Black River Falls vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

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%
Cancer	7.0%
Stroke	3.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	17.6%
	26% above US avg
Binge Drinking	19.8%
Physical Inactivity	28.9%
Depression	25.6%
Mental Distress	18.5%
Physical Distress	13.8%
Short Sleep	35.4%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	97.4%
Uninsured	8.8%
	2% above US avg
Primary Care	1:1,112
Dentists	1:1,603
Mental Health	1:579
Checkup Rate	74.6%
Dental Visits	63.7%
Premature Death	9,145/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	7.7/10
Exercise Access	39.6%
Healthcare Facilities	49

Black River Falls has a violent crime rate of 145 per 100,000 residents, 62% below the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 29.0 per 100,000, robbery at 29.0, rape at 86.9. The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 2,200 per 100,000, 12% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,027, burglary at 58, vehicle theft at 116 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 5 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Black River Falls receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Black River Falls vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent	144.8/100K
	62% below US avg
Murder	0.0/100K
	100% below US avg
Rape	86.9/100K
Robbery	29.0/100K
Assault	29.0/100K

Property Crime

Total Property	2,200.4/100K
	12% above US avg
Burglary	57.9/100K
Theft	2,026.6/100K
Vehicle Theft	115.8/100K
Arson	0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	5
Traffic Accidents	97
Avg Accident Severity	2.7 / 4.0

Safety Score

Safety Grade	F
Safety Score	1.0 / 5.0

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Black River Falls has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 35.6 inches. The area receives 41.1 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38. The city sits at an elevation of 761 feet.

Temperature

14°F Jan (-10°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)

Annual Average	44.0°F
	19% below US avg
January Average	14°F (-10°C)
July Average	70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days	270 days/yr

Geography

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
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Jackson County County
Nearest Airport	La Crosse Regional (LSE) 36 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.6"

6% below US avg

Snowfall 41.1"

Wettest Month (Jul) 4.29"

Driest Month (Feb) 0.91"

Air Quality

AQI Median	38.0
Rating	Good

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

PM2.5 (Fine Particles)	8.0 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	48.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability	62.0 / 100
Community Resilience	50.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Low
Hurricane	No Rating
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively Low
Hail	Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind	Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave	Relatively Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Low
Lightning	Relatively Low
Ice Storm	Relatively Low
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Relatively Moderate
Landslide	Relatively Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Tornado History

302 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 17 fatalities, 290 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Aug 31, 1977	EF4	80 km	0
Jun 4, 1958	EF4	86 km	3
Jun 4, 1958	EF4	62 km	4
Apr 19, 1957	EF4	71 km	1
Sep 24, 2019	EF3	92 km	0
May 15, 1998	EF3	84 km	0
Aug 27, 1994	EF3	77 km	2
Aug 27, 1994	EF3	60 km	2
Jul 3, 1983	EF3	55 km	0
Jul 15, 1980	EF3	80 km	1
Jun 5, 1980	EF3	76 km	0
Sep 28, 1971	EF3	71 km	0
May 26, 1959	EF3	57 km	0
Jun 4, 1958	EF3	77 km	0
Apr 19, 1957	EF3	71 km	0
Jun 15, 2022	EF2	52 km	0
Dec 15, 2021	EF2	39 km	0
Dec 15, 2021	EF2	68 km	0
Dec 15, 2021	EF2	25 km	0
Dec 15, 2021	EF2	23 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: COTTONVILLE INCIDENT (3,466 ac, 2005).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2005	COTTONVILLE INCIDENT	3,466	90 km
1987	BIG BURN	3,154	55 km
2024	2024 DOD HARDWOOD RANGE RX	2,717	61 km
1994	BIG BURN	2,248	56 km
2023	2023 RX	1,992	61 km
1997	BIG BURN	1,642	54 km
2004	POOL ONE NORTH	1,576	60 km
1998	UNNAMED	1,297	56 km
2021	2021 DOD HARDWOOD RANGE RX	987	60 km
2007	BEAVER CUTOFF	982	93 km
2007	UNNAMED	981	57 km
2003	UNNAMED	901	53 km
1998	PR 17	896	60 km
2007	UNNAMED	875	62 km
2009	UNNAMED	867	58 km
2007	PR 16	778	55 km
2006	PR 17 RX FIRE	701	56 km
2005	UNNAMED	657	57 km
2003	PR 17	632	56 km
2009	UNNAMED	589	55 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	14°F (-10°C)	0.9 in	Coldest
February	18°F (-8°C)	0.9 in	Driest
March	30°F (-1°C)	2.1 in
April	44°F (7°C)	3.0 in
May	57°F (14°C)	3.7 in
June	66°F (19°C)	4.1 in
July	70°F (21°C)	4.3 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	69°F (20°C)	4.3 in
September	60°F (16°C)	4.1 in
October	48°F (9°C)	2.5 in
November	34°F (1°C)	2.0 in
December	20°F (-7°C)	1.3 in

Black River Falls has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 14°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (0.9").

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Black River Falls is located in Jackson County. It is classified as Nonmetro / Rural, adjacent, a rural community. 21.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 37% below the national average of 33.7%. 97.1% have completed high school. 7.2% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 5.2 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 59.1% of the vote, a 19.5-point margin. 87.9% of households have broadband internet access. The area has 6 EV charging stations. There are 2 public libraries serving the community. 49 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 80.4% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 59.1%

D 39.6%

Winner: Republican by 19.5 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	5
Traffic Accidents	97
Avg Accident Severity	2.7 / 4.0

F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	21.2%
	37% below US avg
High School+	97.1%
Graduate Degree+	7.2%
School Test Score	5.21

C+ Education Grade (2.7/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 8	Nonmetro / Rural, adjacent
Population Density	839/sq mi
Total Area	4.2 sq mi
County	Jackson County County

Services

Broadband Access	87.9%
Avg Download Speed	41.9 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed	5.4 Mbps
Max Download Speed	940 Mbps
EV Charging Stations	6
Alt Fuel Stations	7
Public Libraries	2
Healthcare Facilities	49
Restaurants	61
Retail Stores	56

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	16.9 min
Drive Alone	80.4%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	3.3%

Average costs for common services in Black River Falls. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care)	$235 ($141–$376)
Specialist Visit	$329 ($188–$518)
Urgent Care Visit	$188 ($94–$329)
Emergency Room Visit	$2,070 ($753–$4,705)
Dental Cleaning	$122 ($71–$188)
Dental Filling	$235 ($141–$376)

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Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional)	$42 ($24–$71)
Oil Change (Synthetic)	$71 ($47–$113)
Brake Pad Replacement	$282 ($141–$471)
Tire Rotation	$38 ($19–$71)
New Tires (Set of 4)	$565 ($376–$941)
Battery Replacement	$188 ($94–$329)

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Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour)	$94 ($56–$141)
Electrician (Per Hour)	$85 ($47–$132)
HVAC Repair	$376 ($141–$753)
HVAC System Install	$6,587 ($3,764–$11,292)
Roof Repair	$941 ($376–$1,882)
Roof Replacement	$8,469 ($5,176–$14,115)

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Legal

Divorce (Uncontested)	$1,412 ($471–$3,294)
Divorce (Contested)	$14,115 ($4,705–$28,230)
DUI Defense	$4,705 ($1,882–$9,410)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7)	$1,412 ($753–$2,823)
Will Preparation	$471 ($188–$941)
Trust Preparation	$2,353 ($941–$4,705)

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Personal Care

Men's Haircut	$24 ($14–$42)
Women's Haircut	$52 ($28–$94)
Hair Coloring (Full)	$141 ($71–$235)
Manicure	$24 ($14–$42)
Pedicure	$38 ($24–$61)
Massage (1 Hour)	$75 ($47–$122)

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Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon)	$3.86 ($2.82–$5.18)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen)	$3.29 ($2.35–$4.71)
Loaf of Bread	$3.58 ($2.35–$5.18)
Chicken Breast (per lb)	$4.23 ($2.82–$6.12)
Ground Beef (per lb)	$5.18 ($3.76–$7.06)
Rice (per lb)	$0.94 ($0.56–$1.69)

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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly)	$132 ($75–$235)
Natural Gas (Monthly)	$66 ($28–$141)
Water/Sewer (Monthly)	$66 ($38–$113)
Internet (Monthly)	$66 ($38–$94)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly)	$61 ($28–$94)
Cable TV (Monthly)	$80 ($47–$141)

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Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown)	$188 ($71–$471)
Car Insurance (Annual)	$1,882 ($1,129–$3,294)
Bus Pass (Monthly)	$66 ($28–$122)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride)	$14 ($7.53–$24)
Car Registration (Annual)	$94 ($28–$235)
Driver's License Renewal	$28 ($14–$71)

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Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly)	$1,129 ($565–$2,353)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly)	$941 ($471–$1,882)
After-School Care (Monthly)	$376 ($188–$659)
Tutoring (Per Hour)	$47 ($24–$94)
SAT/ACT Prep Course	$941 ($376–$2,353)
Private School (K-12, Annual)	$11,763 ($4,705–$28,230)

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Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup)	$56 ($28–$94)
Dog Vaccination (Annual)	$94 ($47–$188)
Dog Grooming	$56 ($28–$94)
Pet Boarding (Per Night)	$38 ($19–$71)
Dog Spay/Neuter	$282 ($141–$471)
Cat Spay/Neuter	$188 ($94–$376)

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Childcare

Center-Based (monthly)
Infant	$909
Toddler	$823
Preschool	$823
Family Childcare (monthly)
Infant	$671
Toddler	$650
Preschool	$650

Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)

Top Industries in Jackson County

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry	Jobs	Establishments	Avg Annual Pay	Location Quotient
Retail Trade	846	47	$27,854	1.09
Transportation & Warehousing	774	29	$53,607	2.36
Manufacturing	734	22	$58,019	1.15
Construction	460	30	$92,478	1.13
Agriculture & Forestry	411	42	$46,143	6.55
Finance & Insurance	172	22	$54,407	0.55
Mining & Oil/Gas	153	3	$71,802	5.21
Wholesale Trade	104	14	$47,379	0.34
Administrative & Waste Services	87	15	$42,796	0.19
Utilities	28	3	$95,039	0.95
Real Estate	10	8	$67,088	0.08

Hospitals in Black River Falls

Hospital	Type	CMS Rating	Emergency	Phone
BLACK RIVER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL	Critical Access Hospitals	—	Yes	(715) 284-5361

Schools in Black River Falls

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
Black River Falls High	High	479	40	12.0:1
Red Creek Elementary	Elementary	461	38	12.1:1
Black River Falls Middle	Middle	348	31	11.2:1
Forrest Street Elementary School	Elementary	284	24	11.8:1

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Radio Stations near Black River Falls

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality

National Parks Near Black River Falls

22 national parks and monuments found near Black River Falls.

Park	Type	Fee
Beaver Creek Valley State Park	State Park	Free
Brunet Island State Park	State Park	Free
Buckhorn State Park	State Park	Free
Buffalo River State Trail	State Park	Free
Chippewa Moraine State Recreation Area	State Park	Free
Chippewa River State Trail	State Park	Free
Elroy-Sparta State Trail	State Park	Free
Great River Bluffs State Park	State Park	Free
Great River State Trail	State Park	Free
Hillsboro State Trail	State Park	Free
Hoffman Hills Recreation Area	State Park	Free
Ice Age Trail - Wd	State Park	Free
John A. Latsch State Park	State Park	Free
La Crosse River State Trail	State Park	Free
Lake Wissota State Park	State Park	Free
Merrick State Park	State Park	Free
Mill Bluff State Park-Iansr	State Park	Free
Natural Bridge State Park	State Park	Free
Old Abe State Trail	State Park	Free
Perrot State Park	State Park	Free
The 400 State Trail	State Park	Free
Wildcat Mountain State Park	State Park	Free

Museums in Black River Falls

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
JACKSON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	321 MAIN STREET	7152845314	$18,253

Libraries in Black River Falls

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
BLACK RIVER FALLS PUBLIC LIBRARY	222 FILLMORE ST.	0.0	67,941

Farmers Markets in Black River Falls

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Black River Falls Community Farmers' Market	133 County Road A	05/24/2014 to 10/25/2014	Tue: 2:00 PM-6:00 PM;Sat: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Black River Falls Downtown Farmer's Market	3rd Street between Main and Filmore	06/05/2014 to 09/25/2014	Thu: 4:00 PM-6:00 PM;
Jackson County Farmers Market	Diploma Drive	06/01/2017 to 10/28/2017	Thu: 2:00 PM-6:00 PM;Sat: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM;	Yes	Visit

Hotels in Black River Falls

4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AmericInn

Comfort Inn & Suites

Days Inn

Quality Inn & Suites

Restaurants in Black River Falls

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mr. Pita

Perkins

Pizza Hut

Cafes in Black River Falls

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dairy Way Ice Cream

Molly's Rude Awakening

Revolution

Clinics in Black River Falls

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Krohn Clinic

Dentists in Black River Falls

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Marshfield Clinic Black River Falls Dental center

Gas Stations in Black River Falls

6 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cenex

Flying J

Holiday

Kwik Trip

Banks in Black River Falls

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

First Nations Community Financial

Jackson County Bank

Security Financial Bank

Gyms in Black River Falls

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

24/7 Fitness

Golf Courses in Black River Falls

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Skyline Golf Course

Breweries in Black River Falls

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
Buzz & Brew Shop	Brewer Equipment Supplies & Services	212 Main St
Sand Creek Brewery	Breweries, Food & Drink	320 Pierce St	7152847553

Nursing Homes in Black River Falls

2 nursing homes and rehabilitation centers (CMS data).

Facility	Ownership	Beds	Residents	Overall	Health	Staffing	Quality	Phone
ATRIUM POST ACUTE CARE OF BLACK RIVER FALLS 1311 TYLER ST	For profit - Corporation	50	42	4/5	—	4/5	5/5	7152844396
PINE VIEW CARE CENTER 400 COUNTY RD R	For profit - Corporation	95	68	2/5	—	3/5	4/5	7152845396

Pharmacies in Black River Falls

3 pharmacies and drugstores.

Pharmacy	Address	Phone
HO-CHUNK HEALTH CARE CENTER	N6520 GUY ROAD	715-284-9851
WAARVIK DRUG INC	109 MAIN ST	715-284-4354
WAL-MART SUPERCENTER - 1277	611 STATE HIGHWAY 54	715-284-9115

EV Charging Stations in Black River Falls

Name	Address	Network	Level 2	DC Fast	Connectors	Access
Culver's - Tesla Supercharger	925 Commerce Dr	Tesla		12	TESLA	public
Black River Falls Oasis	701 Oasis Dr	ZEFNET	2	1	CHADEMO J1772 J1772COMBO	public
GROSS BRF EV 1	1009 Commerce Dr	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public
Wazee Lake County Park	N6302 N Brockway Rd	ZEFNET	2		J1772	public

Cell Towers in Black River Falls

Address	Structure Type	Height (ft)
BLACK RIVER FALLS SITE: N7470 TANK ROAD	TOWER	96
11612 Stevens Road (96830)	GTOWER	93
11612 Stevens Road (96830)	GTOWER	93
N435 MAPLE LANE (101317)	LTOWER	79
N435 MAPLE LANE (101317)	LTOWER	79

Fire Stations in Black River Falls

Name	Address	Type	Active Firefighters	Volunteers	Phone
Black River Falls Fire Department	30 S Water ST	Mostly volunteer			715-284-2656

Power Plants Near Black River Falls

Name	Type	Primary Fuel	Capacity (MW)	Status
BLUE PRAIRIE SOLAR, LLC	SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC	221114	-90.9	V

Bridges in Black River Falls

Type	Kind	Year Built	Length (ft)	Daily Traffic	Condition
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1980	562	18,825	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1967	524	13,300	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1967	524	13,300	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1968	192	13,300	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1968	194	13,300	F
Slab	Concrete continuous	1966	116	12,450	F
Slab	Concrete continuous	1966	119	12,450	F
Slab	Concrete continuous	1966	105	12,450	F
Slab	Concrete continuous	1966	105	12,450	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1968	191	12,200	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1968	191	12,200	P
Culvert	Concrete continuous	1967	21	10,800	F
Culvert	Concrete continuous	1969	28	10,716	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	2008	104	9,200	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1997	205	7,100	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1968	204	7,100	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	2020	113	4,900	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1966	238	4,250	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1966	238	4,250	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1951	134	3,900	F
Culvert	Concrete continuous	1951	25	3,700	F
Slab	Concrete continuous	1965	104	2,900	F
Slab	Concrete	2020	48	1,700	G
Culvert	Concrete continuous	1972	32	1,527	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	1979	166	1,308	F
Slab	Concrete continuous	1965	118	1,000	P
Culvert	Steel	1961	41	830	P
Culvert	Concrete continuous	1947	26	436	G
Culvert	Concrete continuous	1970	24	390	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1993	68	281	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Concrete	1921	29	117	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1968	239	110	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	2004	97	105	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1960	25	94	F
Slab	Concrete	1930	23	94	F
Culvert	Concrete	1940	22	58	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1986	83	50	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	2018	55	50	G
Culvert	Concrete continuous	1967	23	47	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1986	72	46	G
Culvert	Concrete	1910	33	20	F

Correctional Facilities in Black River Falls

Name	Address	Type	Population	Capacity	Status
JACKSON CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION	N 6500 HAIPEK RD	STATE	982	837	OPEN
BLACK RIVER CORRECTIONAL CENTER	W6898 E STAFFON RD	STATE	130	66	OPEN
JACKSON COUNTY JAIL	30 N 3RD ST	COUNTY	70	-999	OPEN

Airports Near Black River Falls

39 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Chippewa Valley Regional Airport	EAU	Medium Airport
La Crosse Regional Airport	LSE	Medium Airport
Volk Field	VOK	Medium Airport
Black River Falls Area Airport	—	Small Airport
Blair Airport	—	Small Airport
Bloyer Field	—	Small Airport
Blunt Field	—	Small Airport
Brion Memorial Airport	—	Small Airport
Carlson Airport	—	Small Airport
Cran Bog N Airport	—	Small Airport
Crane Field	—	Small Airport
Cunningham Airport	—	Small Airport
Elroy Municipal Airport	—	Small Airport
Heyoka Field	—	Small Airport
Holland Air Park	—	Small Airport
Houston County Airport	—	Small Airport
Independence Airport	—	Small Airport
Jones Airport	—	Small Airport
Lewis Airport	—	Small Airport
Log Cabin Airport	—	Small Airport
Marshfield Municipal Airport	MFI	Small Airport
Mauston New Lisbon Union Airport	—	Small Airport
Neillsville Municipal Airport	—	Small Airport
North Fork Airport	—	Small Airport
Northwood Airstrip	—	Small Airport
Owen-Withee Airport	—	Small Airport
Parkway Farm Strip	—	Small Airport
Pisha Farm Airport	—	Small Airport
Rosenbaum Field	—	Small Airport
Schubert Airstrip	—	Small Airport
Sparta Fort McCoy Airport	CMY	Small Airport
Stoiber Airport	—	Small Airport
T-Bo Field Airport	—	Small Airport
Town Line Airport	—	Small Airport
Vern Air Park	—	Small Airport
Viroqua Municipal Airport	—	Small Airport
Wissota Airport	—	Small Airport
Woodland Farms Airport	—	Small Airport
Young Tactical Landing Site Airport	—	Small Airport

Grocery Stores in Black River Falls

10 grocery stores.

Store	Type	Address
Corner Store It Is	Convenience Store	923 Main St
Dollar General 10118	Other	205 E Main St
Hansen's IGA - Black River Falls 11	Super Store	449 County Road A
Jackson County Farmers Market	Farmers and Markets	Corner Diploma Drive
Kwik Trip 240	Convenience Store	15 County Highway A
KWIK TRIP 648	Convenience Store	751 State Highway 54
Pilot Travel Center 756	Convenience Store	780 State Highway 54
Refuel Pantry-brf	Convenience Store	400 Oasis Rd
Walmart 1277	Super Store	611 State Highway 54
Yuvi's General Store	Convenience Store	117 E 2nd St

Post Offices in Black River Falls

1 post offices.

Post Office	Address
Black River Falls Post Office

DOL Wage Violations in Black River Falls

7 employers with DOL wage violations totaling $95,285 in back wages owed to 97 employees.

Violations

$95,285

Back Wages Owed

Employees Owed

Data from the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division (WHD) enforcement actions since FY 2005.

Employer	Severity	Parent Company	ZIP	Industry	Cases	Back Wages	Per Employee	Employees
Cinco de Mayo	—	—	54615	—	1	$56,619	$11,324	5
Chad Roffers, sub to Hoffman Construction	—	—	54615	—	1	$17,344	$2,891	6
Pine View Care Center	—	—	54615	—	2	$12,728	$223	57
HOFFMAN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY	—	Hoffman	54615	Site Preparation Contractors	2	$5,010	$835	6
LUNDA CONSTRUCTION CO. [OSHA]	—	—	54615	Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction	1	$2,183	$437	5
Flash 4	—	—	54615	—	1	$972	$61	16
Chad Roffers, sub to Lunda Construction Co	—	—	54615	—	1	$429	$214	2

Churches & Religious Organizations in Black River Falls

12 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
BRIDGE CHURCH BLACK RIVER FALLS INC	704 ALDER ST
EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH	115 N 5TH ST
FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH	6598 CTY RD A
GUARDIAN ANGELS PARISH	507 MAIN ST
LUTHERAN CHURCH OF LITTLE NORWAY	N3634 BIG FIELD RD
METHODIST CHURCH OF BLACK RIVER FALLS INC	100 N 4TH ST
PARKVIEW CHURCH	PO BOX 119
RESURRECTION APOSTOLIC INTERNATIONAL NETWORK INC	PO BOX 418
SQUAW CREEK LUTHERAN CHURCH	605 MONROE ST
SQUAW CREEK LUTHERAN CHURCH CEMETARY ASSOCIATION	W12147 COUNTY ROAD P
ST JOHN LUTHERAN CHURCH	351 W JEFFERSON ST
UPPER BEAVER CREEK LUTHERAN CHURCH	N4484 CLOVERDALE RD

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Frequently Asked Questions About Black River Falls

What is the population of Black River Falls?

Black River Falls has a population of 3,514 residents and is located in Wisconsin. The population density is 839 people per square mile, spread across 4.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.2 years. The population is 52.9% female and 47.1% male.

Is Black River Falls expensive to live in?

Black River Falls is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 94.1 / below the baseline of 100. The median household income is $57,712, 23% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $152,300 (46% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $718 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.6x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Black River Falls safe?

Black River Falls is considered a very safe city with a violent crime rate of 145 per 100,000 residents, well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,200 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Black River Falls receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Black River Falls?

Black River Falls has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 14°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 270 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 35.6 inches, with 41.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 38.

How is the job market in Black River Falls?

The job market in Black River Falls is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.8% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $971. There are 488 business establishments in the area, including 61 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 17 minutes, and 3.3% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Black River Falls?

The median home value in Black River Falls is $152,300. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $226,793. For renters, the median monthly rent is $718. Fair market rent is $872 for a 1-bedroom and $1,097 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 62.0%. The average annual property tax is $5,761.

How are the schools in Black River Falls?

Schools in Black River Falls score 5.2 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 21.2% of adults in Black River Falls hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 97.1% have completed high school. 7.2% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Black River Falls?

The obesity rate in Black River Falls is 39.7% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 17.6% of adults are smokers. 28.9% are physically inactive. 25.6% of residents report depression. 8.8% lack health insurance. 39.6% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,112.

What is transportation like in Black River Falls?

The average commute in Black River Falls is 17 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 80.4% of workers drive alone to work, and 3.3% work from home.

What are the demographics of Black River Falls?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Black River Falls is 92.4% White, 5.8% Hispanic or Latino. 98.9% of residents speak only English at home. 10.4% of the population are military veterans. 16.3% of residents have a disability. 97.4% have health insurance coverage.

Nearby Cities

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