Wisconsin · Metropolitan Area
River Falls is a small city in Wisconsin with a population of 16,349. Residents earn $78,078 per year, which is 4% above the national average.
Based on current data, River Falls receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. River Falls offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in River Falls is $78,078, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.4%. Only 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
The median home value in River Falls is $299,800, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,050 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.8x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
River Falls is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 85 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,993 per 100,000, near the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 44.1% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 97.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
River Falls has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F. Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 95.6% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.4% |
| 67% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $78,078 |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $34,809 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $913 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $86,110 |
| Unemployment | 2.4% |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.0% |
| 68% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,024 |
| County GDP | $1,545M |
| Restaurants | 110 |
| Healthcare | 78 |
| Retail | 97 |
| Manufacturing | 50 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,822 |
| 66% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.94% |
| Commute Time | 21.4 min |
| Work from Home | 10.5% |
| Census Median | $299,800 |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $399,099 |
| Median List Price | $387,500 |
| Median List Price | $387,500 |
| $/Sq Ft | $179 |
| Homes Sold | 11 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.7% |
| Price Drops | 18.8% |
| Inventory | 32 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,050 |
| 10% below US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,600 |
| Studio | $797 |
| 1 Bedroom | $872 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,097 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,405 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,572 |
| Owner-Occupied | 58.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,822 |
| 66% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.94% |
| Obesity | 35.7% |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.1% |
| Heart Disease | 5.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.5% |
| Asthma | 11.0% |
| COPD | 5.5% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.7% |
| Depression | 24.4% |
| Mental Distress | 16.4% |
| Physical Distress | 11.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.4% |
| Premature Death | 5,140/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 73.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 78 |
| Total Violent | 85.3/100K |
| 78% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 26.2/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 59.0/100K |
| Total Property | 1,993.4/100K |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 203.3/100K |
| Theft | 1,698.4/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 91.8/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 43.4°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 13°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 34.1 inches |
| 10% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 888 ft (271 m) |
| Area | 7.4 sq mi (19.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,200/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.8604°N, 92.6253°W |
| County FIPS | 55093 |
Winner: Republican by 16.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 44.1% |
| 31% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 2,200/sq mi |
| Total Area | 7.4 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 78 |
| Restaurants | 110 |
| Retail Stores | 97 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Avg Commute | 21.4 min |
| Work from Home | 10.5% |