Wisconsin
Park Falls is a small town in Wisconsin with a population of 2,308. Residents earn $47,240 per year, which is 37% below the national average.
Based on current data, Park Falls receives an overall livability score of 2.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Park Falls has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Park Falls is $47,240, 37% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.5%. The poverty rate of 20.7% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
The median home value in Park Falls is $81,900, 71% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $907 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Park Falls is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 84 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 885 per 100,000, 55% below the national average.
10.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Park Falls has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F. Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 98.0% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.0% |
| 85% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $47,240 |
| 37% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $30,494 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $940 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $57,829 |
| Unemployment | 0.5% |
| 86% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 20.7% |
| 67% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 434 |
| County GDP | $743M |
| Restaurants | 41 |
| Healthcare | 36 |
| Retail | 52 |
| Manufacturing | 34 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,067 |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.97% |
| Commute Time | 22.1 min |
| Work from Home | 7.1% |
| Census Median | $81,900 |
| 71% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $196,399 |
| Census Median Rent | $907 |
| 22% below US avg |
| Studio | $797 |
| 1 Bedroom | $872 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,097 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,405 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,572 |
| Owner-Occupied | 66.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,067 |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.97% |
| Obesity | 44.8% |
| 40% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.5% |
| Heart Disease | 6.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.6% |
| Asthma | 11.9% |
| COPD | 8.2% |
| Stroke | 3.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 32.3% |
| Depression | 25.9% |
| Mental Distress | 19.4% |
| Physical Distress | 15.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 91.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.9% |
| Premature Death | 6,009/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 65.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 36 |
| Total Violent | 84.3/100K |
| 78% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 84.3/100K |
| Total Property | 885.3/100K |
| 55% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 42.2/100K |
| Theft | 801.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 42.2/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 40.8°F |
| 24% below US avg | |
| January Average | 11°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 34.0 inches |
| 11% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,479 ft (451 m) |
| Area | 3.8 sq mi (9.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 612/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.9363°N, 90.4443°W |
| County FIPS | 55099 |
Winner: Republican by 31.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 10.8% |
| 68% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 90.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 612/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.8 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 36 |
| Restaurants | 41 |
| Retail Stores | 52 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 22.1 min |
| Work from Home | 7.1% |