Wisconsin · Metropolitan Area
Chippewa Falls is a small city in Wisconsin with a population of 14,643. Residents earn $62,133 per year, which is 17% below the national average.
Based on current data, Chippewa 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, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Chippewa Falls offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Chippewa Falls is $62,133, 17% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.2%, indicating a healthy job market. 9.1% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Chippewa Falls is $194,800, 31% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $910 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Violent crime in Chippewa Falls is below the national average at 204 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,041 per 100,000, 47% below the national average.
22.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Chippewa Falls has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.0 inches, including 55.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 96.2% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.8% |
| 72% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $62,133 |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $32,629 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,117 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $83,527 |
| Unemployment | 3.2% |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.1% |
| 27% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 3,254 |
| County GDP | $8,430M |
| Restaurants | 289 |
| Healthcare | 422 |
| Retail | 381 |
| Manufacturing | 88 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,247 |
| 78% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.21% |
| Commute Time | 17.5 min |
| Work from Home | 11.1% |
| Census Median | $194,800 |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $326,818 |
| Median List Price | $239,950 |
| Median List Price | $239,950 |
| $/Sq Ft | $153 |
| Homes Sold | 11 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.8% |
| Price Drops | 18.9% |
| Inventory | 37 |
| Census Median Rent | $910 |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,207 |
| Studio | $797 |
| 1 Bedroom | $872 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,097 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,405 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,572 |
| Owner-Occupied | 53.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,247 |
| 78% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.21% |
| Obesity | 41.5% |
| 29% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.4% |
| Heart Disease | 5.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.4% |
| Asthma | 11.4% |
| COPD | 6.0% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.5% |
| Depression | 25.6% |
| Mental Distress | 17.4% |
| Physical Distress | 12.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.2% |
| Premature Death | 6,237/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 82.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 422 |
| Total Violent | 203.9/100K |
| 46% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 51.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 152.9/100K |
| Total Property | 1,041.3/100K |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 174.8/100K |
| Theft | 786.4/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 80.1/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 44.7°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 33.0 inches |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 55.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 819 ft (250 m) |
| Area | 11.4 sq mi (29.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,288/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.9347°N, 91.3892°W |
| County FIPS | 55035 |
Winner: Democrat by 10.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 22.7% |
| 33% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 1,288/sq mi |
| Total Area | 11.4 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 4 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 6 |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 422 |
| Restaurants | 289 |
| Retail Stores | 381 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Avg Commute | 17.5 min |
| Work from Home | 11.1% |