Fall River, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Columbia County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
1,739 Population 920/sq mi density
$73,229 Median Income $31,938 per capita
$229,100 Home Value $375,004 Zillow
$1,154 Median Rent 24.4% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$73,229 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$229,100 home value, $1,154/mo rent
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Fall River, WI

At a Glance

Median Income
$73,229
3% below
$31,938 per capita
Home Value
$229,100
19% below
Zillow: $375,004
Median Rent
$1,154/mo
1% below
24.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
25.1%
26% below
91.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
17% below
6.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.7%
5% above
15.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F

How Fall River Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
97%
Home Value
81%
Rent
99%
Poverty
55%
Bachelor's
74%
Unemployment
83%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Fall River a Good Place to Live?

A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Fall River residents earn a median household income of $73,229 , which is 3% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,938. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,775 business establishments, including 194 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Fall River is $229,100 , 19% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $375,004. Median rent is $1,154/month, with 24.4% 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 1995.

Education

25.1% of adults in Fall River hold a bachelor's degree or higher (26% below the national average). 91.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Fall River has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population1,739
Median Age35.6 yrs
Density920/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.4%
Veterans6.5%

Economy

A
Median Income$73,229
Per Capita$31,938
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty6.8%
County GDP$4,274M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,013

Housing

A+
Home Value$229,100
Rent$1,154
Ownership67.0%
Zillow$375,004
Housing Units642
Rent Burden24.4%

Health

Obesity33.7%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking15.4%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death6,231/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Rain37.1 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation853 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+25.1%
High School+91.0%
Graduate+7.5%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 52% / D 47%
Commute26 min
Broadband88.6%
Internet Speed62 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries10

Did You Know?

The median home in Fall River was built in 1995.
The nearest airport is Dane County Regional/Truax Field (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.402 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
8.9% of the population has a disability.
There are 194 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.