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River Falls, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Pierce County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
16,349
Population
2,200/sq mi density
$78,078
Median Income
$34,809 per capita
$299,800
Home Value
$399,099 Zillow
$1,050
Median Rent
27.5% income on rent
43°F
Avg Temperature
270 sunny days/yr
81
Violent Crime/100K
1,170 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$78,078 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$299,800 home value, $1,050/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
81 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.5 / 5.0
44.1% bachelor's degree or higher
River Falls has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
13°F Jan (-10°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 43.4°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 13°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 888 ft (271 m) |
| Area | 6.6 sq mi (17.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,200/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.8604°N, 92.6253°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Pierce County County |
| Nearest Airport | New Richmond Regional (RNH) 20 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 42.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 53.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13°F (-10°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 19°F (-8°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| March | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 18°F (-8°C) | 1.1 in |
River Falls has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 13°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (0.8").