At a Glance
Median Income
$48,750
$26,694 per capita
Home Value
$107,500
Zillow: $144,841
Median Rent
$705/mo
18.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.9%
89.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.1%
3.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
21.8% smoking rate
How Eau Claire Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Eau Claire's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Eau Claire a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Eau Claire residents earn a median household income of $48,750 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,694. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1% (69% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,208 business establishments, including 104 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Eau Claire is $107,500 , 62% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $144,841. Median rent is $705/month, with 18.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1957.
Education
13.9% of adults in Eau Claire hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(59% below the national average).
89.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Eau Claire has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population253
Median Age48.1 yrs
Density198/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans10.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$48,750
Per Capita$26,694
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty3.1%
County GDP$2,149M
Avg Weekly Wage$948
Housing
A+
Home Value$107,500
Rent$705
Ownership73.6%
Zillow$144,841
Housing Units136
Rent Burden18.8%
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death10,820/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain45.2 in/yr
Elevation1,520 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.9%
High School+89.8%
Graduate+4.0%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 29%
Commute24 min
Broadband86.4%
Internet Speed115 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Eau Claire was founded in 1848.
The median home in Eau Claire was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is Venango Regional (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 115 Mbps.
There are 104 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.