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Fall River, WI


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Fall River, Wisconsin

Fall River, Wisconsin, in Columbia county, is 28 miles NE of Madison, Wisconsin (center to center) and 62 miles W of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. About 1,097 people people live in Fall River.

The People and Families of Fall River

In Fall River, about 63% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Fall River had a median family income of $54,271. Not many of the people of Fall River are below middle class.

Political Inclinations

The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in Fall River.

Fall River Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Fall River, about 74% are lived in by their owners, not renters. Notably, housing in the village tends to be newer than in most villages.

Commuting

In Fall River, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Fall River People in Middle Class or Better
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Fall River Well-Paid Single Men
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Fall River Median Family Income
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Fall River Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Fall River Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Fall River, WI

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

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men97
Well-Paid Single Women97
Children Under 5 Years Old89
Male Share of the Population87
Racial Diversity45
Female Share of the Population44
Senior Citizens22
Age of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size89
Portion of People Married88

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better109
Median Family Income98
People Above Poverty97
College Educated Adults87

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times53
Walking and Biking to Work43
Public Transportation Use33
Working at Home21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built99
Seasonal and Vacation Housing67
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals53
People Living Alone43
Affordability of Rents44
Affordability of Property Taxes24
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