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Eau Claire, WI

Chippewa CountyElev. 240 m
Population
69,274
Median home
$228,000
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
24
Sex offenders
16

Overview

About Eau Claire

Eau Claire is a city in Wisconsin with about 69,274 residents. Eau Claire sits in Chippewa County. The median age is 33 and the median household income is $65,369. Homes carry a median value of $228,000, and about 55% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (85.9%). Around 35% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 16 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
69,274
Median age
33
Median household income
$65,369
Per-capita income
$37,527
Poverty rate
14.2%
High-school grad or higher
96.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
35%
Unemployment
3.7%
Avg. commute
16.4 min
Work from home
10.9%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White85.9%
Hispanic or Latino2.8%
Black1.3%
Asian5.8%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts38.1%
Sales & office20.6%
Service18.9%
Production, transportation & material moving18.1%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance4.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$228,000
Median gross rent
$971/mo
Owner-occupied
55.4%
Median year built
1974
Households
29,207
Avg. household size
2.25

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Eau Claire has 24 public schools — 13 elementary, 3 middle, 4 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 5 schools
Reading19%
Math21%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

McKinley Charter SchoolHighGrades 6–12charter
Memorial HighHighGrades 9–12
North HighHighGrades 9–12
Oxford Avenue SchoolHighGrades 10–12
DeLong MiddleMiddleGrades 6–8
Northstar MiddleMiddleGrades 6–8
South MiddleMiddleGrades 6–8
Chippewa Valley Montessori Charter SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5charter
Davey ElementaryElementary
Flynn ElementaryElementary
Lakeshore ElementaryElementary
Locust Lane ElementaryElementary
Longfellow ElementaryElementary
Manz ElementaryElementary

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime65% below national
Eau Claire135
Wisconsin304
United States386
↓ 52% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime4% above national
Eau Claire2,030
Wisconsin1,260
United States1,952
↓ 15% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Eau Claire Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Eau Claire.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Low
Top hazards · Eau Claire County
Cold waveRelatively High
Strong windRelatively High
HailRelatively Moderate
Ice stormRelatively Moderate
LightningRelatively Moderate
Riverine floodingRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Eau Claire is in Eau Claire County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Eau Claire sits in Chippewa County. Elevation ~240 m.

Map of Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI
Where Eau Claire is
MilwaukeeMadisonGreen BayKenoshaRacineAppletonEau Claire
Historic places

57 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Barnes BlockCobblestone HouseCommunity House, First Congregational ChurchDrummond, David, HousePioneer BlockSteven HouseWalter-Heins HouseWinslow, George F., House
Notable people from Eau Claire
Roderick StrongJustin VernonStanley BlystoneMary BrunnerSteve GundersonJake McCabePaul MenardJake DowellLemoine BatsonBen Loomis
People searches in Eau Claire
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Nearby cities
Onalaska (66 mi)Marshfield (66 mi)La Crosse (70 mi)Wausau (91 mi)Stevens Point (98 mi)Superior (133 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Eau Claire, WI (16)

Public sex-offender registry records for Eau Claire, Wisconsin.

George Jones, 69ABSCONDER
Eau Claire · Eau Claire County · 54701
AKA George Jones, J J Jones
Michael Lee Storzer, 45ABSCONDER
Eau Claire · Eau Claire County · 54703
AKA Matthew J Hill, Michael Lee Hill
Matthew I Harrison, 48ABSCONDER
Eau Claire · Eau Claire County · 54703
AKA Matthew I Harrison, Matthew Ian Harrison
Matthew H Smith, 68ABSCONDER
Eau Claire · Eau Claire County · 54703
AKA Matthew Smith, Matthew H Smith
Steven Young, 46ABSCONDER
Eau Claire · Eau Claire County · 54703
AKA Steven E Young, Steve C Young
Jason Duane Adams, 52ABSCONDER
Eau Claire · Eau Claire County · 54703
AKA Jason Daune Adams, Jason D Adams
Jason Duane Adams, 52
Eau Claire · 54703
Jason W Miller, 51ABSCONDER
Eau Claire · Eau Claire County · 54703
AKA Jason William Miller, Jason W Miller
Brian K Jones, 57ABSCONDER
Eau Claire · Eau Claire County · 54701
AKA Brian Keith Jones, Brian K Jones
Scott P Olson, 54ABSCONDER
Eau Claire · Eau Claire County · 54701
AKA Brian Paul Johnson, Brian Johnson
Mark A June, 65ABSCONDER
Eau Claire · Eau Claire County · 54703
AKA Mark N Anthony, June Mark Anthony
Christopher Ramirez, 43ABSCONDER
Eau Claire · Eau Claire County · 54703
AKA Christopher Ramirez, Christopher N Ramirez
Jose A Sanchez, 51ABSCONDER
Eau Claire · Eau Claire County · 54703
AKA Jose A Sanchez, Jose Aurcher Sanchez
William M Lewis, 32ABSCONDER
Eau Claire · Eau Claire County · 54703
AKA William M Lewis, William Mansfield Lewis
Michael E Walker, 32ABSCONDER
Eau Claire · Eau Claire County · 54701
AKA Mike Walker, Mikey Walker
Michael L Lee, 66ABSCONDER
Eau Claire · Eau Claire County · 54703
AKA Mike Lee, Michael L Lee

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Eau Claire — frequently asked

What is the population of Eau Claire, Wisconsin?
Eau Claire has a population of about 69,274, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Eau Claire?
The median home value in Eau Claire is $228,000, and the median gross rent is $971/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Eau Claire safe? What is the crime rate?
Eau Claire Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 135 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Eau Claire face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Eau Claire County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including cold wave, strong wind, hail.
How many schools are in Eau Claire?
Eau Claire has 24 public schools (13 elementary, 3 middle, 4 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Eau Claire?
Public registry data lists 16 registered sex offenders in or near Eau Claire. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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