Eau Claire County, Wisconsin
Among the top 6% of US counties for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade D, better than 22% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 29% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade D, better than 20% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A, better than 94% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B+, better than 70% of US counties
- top 7% for sales tax
- top 9% for commute time
- bottom 10% for estimated total tax burden
Eau Claire County is a county in Wisconsin with about 106,000 residents. It grades A for getting around and D for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include sales tax, commute time, and broadband access. It rates lower on annual snowfall and estimated total tax burden.
Official websiteco.eau-claire.wi.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Harsh winters · Moderate rain · Heavy snow
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Precipitation 4.2 in1.2 in
humid 62%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$70k74th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$48kbetter than 30% of US counties
Home Value$226k75th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$929better than 31% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 24% of US counties
Property Tax Rate1.49%better than 15% of US counties
Income Tax7.60%better than 11% of US counties
Sales Tax5.70%better than 93% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden14.29%better than 10% of US counties
Unemployment3.2%better than 79% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)15°F5th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)71°F18th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation33.2 in29th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall53.7 inbetter than 10% of US counties
Sunny Days217 daysbetter than 30% of US counties
Summer Humidity60°Fbetter than 76% of US counties
Comfortable Days83 daysbetter than 60% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk78.3better than 21% of US counties
Air Quality46 AQIbetter than 30% of US counties
School Quality53.7better than 49% of US counties
Violent Crime971/100kbetter than 37% of US counties
Property Crime1844/100kbetter than 17% of US counties
Community
Population105,69782nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age35.510th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.1937th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9941st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningD+1112th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)88.5%67th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)1.1%39th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)2.8%28th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)4.1%93rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)3.5%52nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time18 minbetter than 91% of US counties
Walkability7.6/20better than 84% of US counties
Airport Distance96 mibetter than 52% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access89.6%better than 86% of US counties
Amenities Nearby0.85better than 35% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 65% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Eau Claire County an affordable place to live?
- Eau Claire County is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $48k, better than 30% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Eau Claire County?
- The median home value in Eau Claire County is $226k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Eau Claire County?
- Median household income in Eau Claire County is $70k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Eau Claire County?
- Median gross rent in Eau Claire County is $929 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Eau Claire County safe?
- Eau Claire County is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 971/100k (better than 37%). Property crime is 1844/100k.
- What is the weather like in Eau Claire County?
- Eau Claire County averages 71°F in July and 15°F in January, with 33.2 in of annual precipitation and about 217 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Eau Claire County?
- Public-school quality in Eau Claire County is about average, scoring better than 49% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Eau Claire County?
- The average one-way commute in Eau Claire County is 18 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)