Black River Falls, WI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 8/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Well-Connected. A good selection of reputable colleges is easily accessible, providing strong options for higher education.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
3,514 332.4M (US)
Median Age
40.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
45.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
21.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$57,712 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
81.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
17 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
15.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$152,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$680 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$552 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
62.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Jackson County
1
Wisconsin
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Jackson County
3
Wisconsin
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 9 15
Feb 1 8 19
Mar 2 7 31
Apr 3 2 45
May 4 0 56
Jun 4 0 65
Jul 4 0 70
Aug 4 0 67
Sep 4 0 59
Oct 3 0 47
Nov 2 3 33
Dec 1 11 19

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 54% of residents leaning left and 41% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (55%) (41%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 49%
Hillary Clinton 43%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 3, WI State Senate District 23, WI Assembly District 69, WI
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Schools

Red Creek Elementary
<1 miles, N • 1.9 star
Johnson Creek Middle and High
<1 miles, N • 2.3 star
Black River Falls Middle
1 miles, W • 1.4 star
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Colleges

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
38 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Western Technical College
39 miles, SW • 1.9 star
Viterbo University
40 miles, SW • 2.8 star
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Hospitals

Black River Memorial Hospital
<1 miles, NW • 4.1 star
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Airports

La Crosse Regional Airport
36 miles, SW • 1 star
Chippewa Valley Regional Airport
50 miles, N • 1 star
Central Wisconsin Airport
67 miles, E • 1 star
Rochester International Airport
86 miles, W • 1 star
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