Fall Creek, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Eau Claire County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
1,502 Population 733/sq mi density
$82,250 Median Income $39,042 per capita
$202,700 Home Value $374,491 Zillow
$1,054 Median Rent 26.3% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature
71 Violent Crime/100K 568 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$82,250 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$202,700 home value, $1,054/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
71 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Fall Creek has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.0 inches. The area receives 55.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

15°F Jan (-10°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average44.7°F
17% below US avg
January Average15°F (-10°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)

Geography

Elevation943 ft (287 m)
Area2.1 sq mi (5.4 km²)
Population Density733/sq mi
Coordinates44.7640°N, 91.2778°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyEau Claire County County
Nearest AirportChippewa Valley Regional (EAU)
12 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.0"
13% below US avg
Snowfall 55.4"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.83"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.03"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood
Good Days %81.7%
Unhealthy Days1

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0465 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)9.4 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score78.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability17.0 / 100
Community Resilience85.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane No Rating
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively High
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Tornado History

302 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 37 fatalities, 378 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 4, 1958 EF5 84 km 21
Aug 31, 1977 EF4 93 km 0
Jul 30, 1977 EF4 42 km 0
Jun 4, 1958 EF4 1 km 4
Jun 4, 1958 EF4 24 km 3
Sep 24, 2019 EF3 35 km 0
May 16, 2017 EF3 88 km 1
Sep 2, 2002 EF3 79 km 0
May 15, 1998 EF3 49 km 0
Aug 27, 1994 EF3 17 km 2
Jul 15, 1980 EF3 21 km 1
Jul 30, 1977 EF3 87 km 0
Sep 28, 1971 EF3 26 km 0
May 26, 1959 EF3 86 km 0
Jun 4, 1958 EF3 22 km 0
Sep 12, 1951 EF3 65 km 0
Dec 15, 2021 EF2 50 km 0
Dec 15, 2021 EF2 58 km 0
Dec 15, 2021 EF2 28 km 0
Dec 15, 2021 EF2 47 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

2 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BEAVER CUTOFF (982 ac, 2007).

Year Name Acres Distance
2007 BEAVER CUTOFF 982 88 km
2024 RX-UPPER SEVENTEEN 520 76 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 15°F (-10°C) 1.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 19°F (-7°C) 1.1 in
March 31°F (-0°C) 2.0 in
April 45°F (7°C) 3.1 in
May 57°F (14°C) 3.9 in
June 67°F (20°C) 4.8 in Wettest
July 71°F (22°C) 3.6 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 4.2 in
September 61°F (16°C) 3.7 in
October 48°F (9°C) 2.5 in
November 33°F (1°C) 1.8 in
December 21°F (-6°C) 1.4 in

Fall Creek has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 15°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.8") and January the driest (1.0").

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