River Falls, WI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 6/10
school Colleges 4/10
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
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
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
16,349 332.4M (US)
Median Age
27.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
57.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
44.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$78,078 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
88.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
24 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
31.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$299,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$729 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$897 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
55.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Pierce County
2
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington Metro Area
3
Wisconsin
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Pierce County
2
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington Metro Area
5
Wisconsin
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 10 14
Feb 1 7 19
Mar 2 8 31
Apr 3 2 46
May 4 0 57
Jun 4 0 67
Jul 4 0 71
Aug 4 0 69
Sep 3 0 61
Oct 3 0 48
Nov 2 7 33
Dec 1 9 19

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 48% of residents leaning left and 46% leaning right.

Liberal (48%) (46%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 47%
Hillary Clinton 45%
Other 8%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 3, WI State Senate District 31, WI Assembly District 93, WI
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Schools

Greenwood Elementary
<1 miles, E • 3.7 star
Meyer Middle
<1 miles, SE • 3.2 star
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Colleges

University of Wisconsin-River Falls
<1 miles, S • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

River Falls Area Hospital
1 miles, E • 4.1 star
Hudson Hospital
8 miles, N • 5 star
Western Wisconsin Health
13 miles, E • 5 star
Regina Hospital
14 miles, W • 4.1 star
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Airports

Chippewa Valley Regional Airport
56 miles, E • 1 star
Rochester International Airport
66 miles, S • 1 star
St. Cloud Regional Airport
84 miles, NW • 1 star
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