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Jim Falls, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Chippewa County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
247 Population 405/sq mi density
$103,250 Median Income $40,908 per capita
$188,200 Home Value $326,784 Zillow
$980 Median Rent 34.8% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature 270 sunny days/yr
204 Violent Crime/100K 1,041 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$103,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$188,200 home value, $980/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
204 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Jim Falls has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

15°F Jan (-9°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average44.3°F
18% below US avg
January Average15°F (-9°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Geography

Elevation955 ft (291 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²)
Population Density405/sq mi
Coordinates45.0478°N, 91.2719°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyChippewa County County
Nearest AirportChippewa Valley Regional (EAU)
16 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.6"
14% below US avg
Wettest Month (Aug) 4.53"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.75"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score67.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability18.7 / 100
Community Resilience82.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Tornado History

286 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 37 fatalities, 356 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 4, 1958 EF5 85 km 21
Aug 31, 1977 EF4 97 km 0
Jul 30, 1977 EF4 21 km 0
Jun 4, 1958 EF4 20 km 3
Jun 4, 1958 EF4 31 km 4
Sep 24, 2019 EF3 39 km 0
May 16, 2017 EF3 73 km 1
Sep 2, 2002 EF3 48 km 0
May 15, 1998 EF3 69 km 0
Aug 27, 1994 EF3 46 km 2
Jul 15, 1980 EF3 31 km 1
Jul 30, 1977 EF3 76 km 0
Sep 28, 1971 EF3 24 km 0
Jun 4, 1958 EF3 14 km 0
Sep 12, 1951 EF3 79 km 0
Dec 15, 2021 EF2 74 km 0
Dec 15, 2021 EF2 73 km 0
Dec 15, 2021 EF2 28 km 0
Dec 15, 2021 EF2 71 km 0
Aug 23, 2011 EF2 75 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: RX-UPPER SEVENTEEN (520 ac, 2024).

Year Name Acres Distance
2024 RX-UPPER SEVENTEEN 520 99 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 15°F (-9°C) 1.0 in Coldest
February 17°F (-8°C) 0.8 in Driest
March 29°F (-2°C) 1.7 in
April 44°F (6°C) 2.7 in
May 56°F (14°C) 3.7 in
June 65°F (18°C) 4.3 in
July 70°F (21°C) 3.8 in Warmest
August 67°F (20°C) 4.5 in Wettest
September 58°F (15°C) 4.1 in
October 47°F (8°C) 2.4 in
November 32°F (-0°C) 1.8 in
December 17°F (-8°C) 1.2 in

Jim Falls has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 15°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (0.8").

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