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Chippewa Falls, WI

A town of about 14,782 people in Chippewa County, part of the Eau Claire area. Resident comments and photos are about Chippewa Falls; job numbers cover the wider area.

Everyday life
Shops, cafes, and daily routines
Hobbies & activities
Trails, parks, and pastimes
Nearby scenery
Lakes, overlooks, and drives

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Where it is
Chippewa Falls
Chippewa Falls in Wisconsin
Wisconsin in the U.S.
State outlines: U.S. Census Bureau.

What's nearby

Within 5 miles of Chippewa Falls's center.

5
grocery stores
12
restaurants
3
coffee shops
34
parks
14
playgrounds
1
library
1
movie theater
1
live theater
2
museums
1
bookstore
2
gyms
7
bars
1
hospital

None found within 5 miles: pharmacies.

Counts from OpenStreetMap, a volunteer map, so small or new places can be missing. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

What rent costs

Of about 2,931 rented homes in Chippewa Falls, 98% rent for under $2,000 a month and 99% for under $3,000.

Under $1,000: 56%
$1,000 to $1,499: 28%
$1,500 to $1,999: 14%
$2,000 to $2,499: 2%
$2,500 to $2,999: 0%
$3,000 or more: 1%

Census American Community Survey 2019 to 2023 (table B25063). Gross rent includes utilities the renter pays. Today's asking rents for open apartments usually run higher.

Public schools

6 public school districts in this county, with about 8,620 students in all. Which one serves a home depends on its address.

Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District · Chippewa Falls
4,783 students · 15.1 students per teacher · 9 schools · grades Pre-K to 12
Bloomer School District · Bloomer
1,263 students · 13.7 students per teacher · 3 schools · grades Pre-K to 12
Stanley-Boyd Area School District · Stanley
1,089 students · 14.1 students per teacher · 4 schools · grades Pre-K to 12
Cadott Community School District · Cadott
807 students · 12.8 students per teacher · 3 schools · grades Pre-K to 12
Cornell School District · Cornell
408 students · 14.6 students per teacher · 3 schools · grades Pre-K to 12

NCES Common Core of Data 2022-23, National Center for Education Statistics. Varro doesn't rate or rank schools. For test results and programs, see each district's site and your state's school report card.

The facts behind it
Typical home value
$323,584
What a typical home sells for across the Eau Claire area.
Source: Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026
Cost of living
About 7% below the U.S. average
Everyday prices (rent, groceries, services) run about $93 here for what costs $100 nationally.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis price index 92.8 (U.S. = 100), 2024
Average commute
20 minutes one way
How long residents' trips to work take on average, counting every job and way of getting there. U.S. average: about 27 minutes.
Source: U.S. Census (American Community Survey), 2023
Homeowners insurance
About $1,812 a year
The statewide average for a typical policy in WI. Your own quote will depend on the home.
Source: Statewide estimate, 2026
Natural disaster risk
Relatively Low
FEMA's overall rating for the county, covering floods, storms, wildfire, earthquakes and more.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index, December 2025
Median household income
$74,009
Half of households in the county earn more than this, half earn less.
Source: U.S. Census (American Community Survey), 2023
Property tax
1.16% of home value a year
About $1,160 a year for every $100,000 of home value.
Source: U.S. Census (American Community Survey), 2023
State income tax
Graduated, up to 7.65%
WI's state income tax. Some cities and counties add their own.
Source: 2026

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