Chippewa Falls, WI

Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin

Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, in Chippewa county, is 10 miles NE of Eau Claire, Wisconsin (center to center) and 83 miles E of St. Paul, Minnesota. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Eau Claire metropolitan area. Chippewa Falls contains a population of approximately 12,925.

The People and Families of Chippewa Falls

In Chippewa Falls, about 49% of adults are married. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in Chippewa Falls, which is home to many people who live alone. Unmarried people abound in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Chippewa Falls had a median family income of $43,519.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Chippewa Falls favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $5,050. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the city.

Chippewa Falls Housing

Chippewa Falls has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 58% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. The city, among other things, is known as a good place for singles and couples to rent apartments.

Commuting

In Chippewa Falls, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 7%

Comparative Profile of Chippewa Falls, WI

Comparing Chippewa 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
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity

Families

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

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Crime

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

Chippewa Falls Almanac

Chippewa Falls Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Chippewa Falls Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

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

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Chippewa Falls, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Chippewa Falls Hospitals

ST JOSEPHS HSPTL
(Voluntary non-profit - Church)
2661 CTY HWY I
(715) 723-1811
Emergency Service: Yes

Chippewa Falls High Schools (2004)

CHIPPEWA FALLS HI
735 TERRILL ST
715-726-2406
Serves 1,476 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 16.5

NORTHERN WISCONSIN CENTER
PO BOX 340
715-723-5542
A Non-traditional School

Chippewa Falls Colleges

(List of All Wisconsin Colleges)

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