Chippewa Falls, WI

Chippewa Falls, WI

At a Glance

How Chippewa Falls Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Chippewa Falls's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Is Chippewa Falls a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Chippewa Falls residents earn a median household income of $62,133 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,629. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,254 business establishments, including 289 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Chippewa Falls is $194,800 , 31% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $326,818. Median rent is $910/month, with 25.0% 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 1972.

Safety & Crime

Chippewa Falls reports 351 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 8% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,264/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

22.7% of adults in Chippewa Falls hold a bachelor's degree or higher (33% below the national average). 94.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Chippewa Falls has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

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