City safety & data profile

Chippewa FallsWI

Chippewa Falls, WI is a 14K-resident city in Chippewa County with a median household income of $57,873.

Chippewa County, Wisconsin. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Chippewa Falls, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Chippewa Falls has a population larger than 23% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, and a median home value of $210,400.

Data updated 2026-07-20

14K
Population
Top 77%
By size
$57,873
Median income
$210,400
Median home
15.4%
Poverty rate

The read on Chippewa Falls

Chippewa Falls posts a median household income higher than 19% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks.

Top 81%
by median income, US cities

Where Chippewa Falls income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$57,873 Bottom 19% higher than 19% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. WI $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Chippewa Falls, WI beyond the headline numbers

Chippewa Falls sits inside Chippewa County, Wisconsin, at roughly 44.94°N, -91.39°W. Population 14,047, $57,873 median household income. Median home value $210,400, median rent $910. Poverty rate 15.4%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Chippewa Falls's highest-prevalence health measure is obesity at 41%, then high blood pressure at 33.2%.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Chippewa Falls from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
14,047
Chippewa Falls
Median Income
$57,873
-15% vs avg
Median Home Value
$210,400
-8% vs avg
Median Age
39.2
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Chippewa County) - Chippewa Falls's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
67K+7%
Median Income
$74,680+48%
Median Home Value
$257,900+75%
Poverty Rate
10.2%-8%
Unemployment
3.1%-59%

Economics

Economics indicators for Chippewa Falls, WI
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$910/mo
Poverty Rate
15.4% +8% vs avg
Unemployment 4%
Bachelor's Degree+ 20.9%
Work From Home 10.2%
Public Transit 0.9%

Population

White 91.5%
African American 1.8%
Asian 0.8%
Two or More Ethnicities 4%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Obesity
41%
High Blood Pressure
33.2%
Short Sleep Duration
32.8%
Physical Inactivity
27.9%
Binge Drinking
20.1%
Frequent Mental Distress
16.3%
Current Smoking
15.1%
Frequent Physical Distress
13.6%
Current Asthma
11.3%
Diabetes
11%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 65.9%
Annual Checkup 75.4%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
7.7%
Coronary Heart Disease
6.9%
Stroke
3.5%

Frequently Asked Questions 5

What is the population of Chippewa Falls, WI? ▼
Chippewa Falls, WI has a population of 14,047 people, located in Chippewa County, Wisconsin.
What is the median household income in Chippewa Falls? ▼
The median household income in Chippewa Falls, WI is $57,873 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 15.4%.
What is the median home value in Chippewa Falls? ▼
The median home value in Chippewa Falls, WI is $210,400. Median rent is $910/month.
What are the top health concerns in Chippewa Falls? ▼
The top health indicators in Chippewa Falls include Obesity (41%), High Blood Pressure (33.2%), Short Sleep Duration (32.8%). Data from CDC PLACES.
What is the median age in Chippewa Falls? ▼
The median age in Chippewa Falls, WI is 39.2 years. 20.9% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Chippewa Falls, WI is located in Chippewa County, Wisconsin. With a population of 14K and a $57,873 median household income, the community faces health challenges including obesity and high blood pressure. Safety alerts for the Chippewa Falls area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Using Chippewa Falls's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Chippewa Falls area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Chippewa County) where that is the smallest published unit.

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