Eau Claire
Wisconsin

What stands out

Against every county in America, Eau Claire County is unusual in three ways: high-school completion is in the top 3% of American counties (96%), the uninsured rate is in the bottom 9% of American counties (5.9%), and the average temperature is in the bottom 9% of American counties (45°F). Within Wisconsin it ranks 6th of 72 counties for high-school completion.

Where you are

You live in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin. 105,697 people live here with you. The population grew 1.1% last year, and more Americans moved in than out (net +885).

Wisconsin has a graduated income tax reaching 7.65%, does not tax Social Security, and exempts some retirement income for residents 65 and over. Property taxes are high, largely for schools and local services, with a state lottery credit offsetting part of the bill. Milwaukee and Madison drive most job growth; the northern half of the state is lakes, forests and second homes.

Money

The typical household here brings in $70,127 a year, higher than 74% of American counties. Employers pay an average wage of $58,079. Unemployment runs 2.5%, lower than 83% of American counties. 10% of workers work from home.

Wisconsin takes 4.4% of that median income in state income tax, about $3,113 a year.

Home

The median home costs $327K, pricier than 75% of American counties, about 2.3 years of the median household's income. A two-bedroom rents for around $959 a month. Property tax is 1.49% of home value, roughly $3,374 a year on that median home, higher than 85% of American counties. 64% of households own rather than rent.

Safety and health

Violent crime here is 3.2 per 1,000 residents, lower than 85% of American counties. Drug overdoses killed 19 people per 100,000 in 2024.

A child born here can expect to live 78.9 years, longer than 83% of American counties. There are 589 active physicians in the county, about 55.7 per 10,000 people. Medicare rates the local hospitals 4.0 of 5 stars. 5.9% of people under 65 have no health insurance.

School

Local students test at grade level 3.10 where 3.0 is national grade level, higher than 65% of American counties. 96% of adults finished high school.

Neighbors and politics

In 2024 your neighbors voted Democratic by 13 points. 71% of eligible voters turned out. Under Wisconsin law you can get a concealed-carry permit on request, abortion is legal with limits, and marijuana is illegal.

Weather and risk

The year averages 45°F, highs near 55 and lows near 34, colder than 91% of American counties. About 32 inches of rain and snow fall a year. FEMA puts natural-hazard risk at 65 out of 100, riskier than 65% of American counties; the county has had 9 federal disaster declarations since 1953.

Getting around, going out

Home internet averages 230 Mbps down, faster than 64% of American counties. There are 3 airports in the county, counting general aviation. For a night or a weekend out: 0.8 full-service restaurants per 1,000 people, 2 breweries, 5 museums.