Black River Falls, WI

Black River Falls, Wisconsin

Black River Falls, Wisconsin, in Jackson county, is 39 miles NE of La Crosse, Wisconsin (center to center) and 119 miles E of St. Paul, Minnesota. There are 3,618 residents in the city.

The People and Families of Black River Falls

In Black River Falls, about 47% of adults are married. In Black River Falls, more so than in most cities, people can be found in one-person households. People in the city are less likely to be married than people elsewhere.

There are a lot of senior citizens in Black River Falls.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Black River Falls had a median family income of $46,222. Lots of residents of Black River Falls prove that it's possible to work from home regularly.

Political Inclinations

Black River Falls folks tended to give their money ($750) to John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

Black River Falls Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Black River Falls that were owner-occupied was 60%. People on their own appreciate the studio and one-bedroom apartments in the city. Cheap apartment rents is one thing Black River Falls has going for it.

Commuting

In Black River Falls, 89% of commuters drive to work. The city offers good opportunities for biking and walking, so if you're out of shape give those a try. More folks in Black River Falls use public transportation than most people elsewhere. One of the nice things about the city is its reasonable commuting times.

High Points

Black River Falls strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Wisconsin):

Category	Trophy
Public Transportation Use (vs. State)	Top 5%
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 6%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 15%
Affordability of Rents (vs. State)	Top 17%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of Black River Falls, WI

Comparing Black River Falls to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Wisconsin (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Senior Citizens
Well-Paid Single Women
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Female Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity
Male Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Rents
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Property Taxes

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Black River Falls Almanac

Black River Falls Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Black River Falls Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Black River Falls residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Nearby Cities and Towns

Black River Falls Hospitals

BLACK RIVER MEM HSPTL
(Voluntary non-profit - Private)
711 W ADAMS ST
(715) 284-5361
Emergency Service: Yes

Wal-Mart in Black River Falls

Black River Falls Colleges

(List of All Wisconsin Colleges)

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