Eau Claire, WI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
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
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
69,274 332.4M (US)
Median Age
33.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
51.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
35.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$65,369 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
88.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
18 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
23.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$228,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$614 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$827 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
52.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Eau Claire County
2
Eau Claire Metro Area
2
Wisconsin
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Eau Claire County
4
Eau Claire Metro Area
4
Wisconsin
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 10 13
Feb 1 8 18
Mar 2 8 30
Apr 2 2 45
May 4 0 56
Jun 4 0 65
Jul 4 0 70
Aug 4 0 68
Sep 4 0 59
Oct 2 0 46
Nov 2 4 32
Dec 1 8 18

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 54% of residents leaning left and 40% leaning right.

Liberal (55%) (41%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 40%
Hillary Clinton 52%
Other 8%

Schools

Longfellow Elementary
<1 miles, E 2.8 star

Colleges

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
1 miles, SW 2.8 star
Chippewa Valley Technical College
2 miles, SW 1.9 star
University of Wisconsin-Stout
22 miles, NW 2.8 star

Hospitals

Sacred Heart Hospital
2 miles, SW 4.1 star

Airports

Chippewa Valley Regional Airport
3 miles, NE 1 star
La Crosse Regional Airport
66 miles, S 1 star
Rochester International Airport
80 miles, SW 1 star