Big FallsWI
A town of 111.
Is Big Falls a good place to live?
Big Falls’ median age is 64.3 years, above both the Wisconsin town median (42.1 years) and the median of U.S. towns (40.5 years). Only 7 of the 363 Wisconsin towns we compare have a lower January low than Big Falls. The biggest park or preserve is Flambeau River State Forest, at 728 acres. Big Falls has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
111 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Big Falls: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Big Falls, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Big Falls.
Snowy winters and pleasant summers in Big Falls
Big Falls has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. Big Falls’ July high is 79°F, where Wisconsin’s towns sit at 82°F and U.S. towns at 85°F.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
More of Big Falls’ adults have diabetes than in the typical Wisconsin or U.S. town
15% of adults have diabetes in Big Falls. Among 358 Wisconsin towns, just 9 have a higher share of adults who have high blood pressure than Big Falls. 42% of adults have obesity in Big Falls.
| Big Falls | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 11% | 12% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 13% | 14% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 32% | 26% | 25% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 14% | 14% |
| What stands out | Big Falls | WI |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 81.9% | 77.8% |
| More adults with COPD | 10.2% | 6.5% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Big Falls has set aside 8% of its land for conservation
0.2 miles of trail in 3 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Flambeau River State Forest | — | 728 |
| 2. Sawyer County Forest | — | 44 |
| 3. Rusk County Forest | — | 17 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Inland flooding leads a moderate hazard risk in Big Falls
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 52% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Everything we know about Big Falls
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Big Falls; the nearest are
About 2 of every 100 Big Falls residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Wisconsin.
About Big Falls
Town in Wisconsin, United States
Big Falls is a town in Rusk County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 115 at the 2020 census.
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- Area
- 36 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,266 ft
Questions about Big Falls
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Big Falls, WI a good place to live?
Big Falls has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.