Clam FallsWI
A town of 568, settled in 1871.
Is Clam Falls a good place to live?
Clam Falls’ average trip to work is 39 minutes, against 22 minutes in Wisconsin’s towns and 25 minutes across U.S. towns. Among 363 Wisconsin towns, just 5 have a higher share of households owning their home than Clam Falls. McKenzie Creek Wildlife Area, at 1,834 acres with 3.1 miles of trail, is the biggest park or preserve. Clam Falls has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
568 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Clam Falls: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Clam 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 Clam Falls.
Most of Clam Falls’ workers commute out: the town has 0.1 jobs for each of them
Most working residents leave Clam Falls for work: only 0% work in town. 16% of residents live below the poverty line in Clam Falls, where Wisconsin’s towns sit at 6.4% and U.S. towns at 9.6%. The top destinations are Frederic (10%), Luck (6%) and St.
| Clam Falls | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 16% | 6.4% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $86,000 | $87,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Inland flooding leads a low hazard risk in Clam Falls
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 77% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Older than Wisconsin overall
People 65 and older are 28% of residents (19% statewide); adults 18 to 34 are 15% of residents (22% statewide). The median age in Clam Falls is 49.5 years. Clam Falls has grown 2.3% since 2020, to 568 residents in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate.
| Clam Falls | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aged 65 or older | 28% | 20% | 18% |
| Median age | 49.5 years | 42.1 years | 40.5 years |
| Under 18 | 18% | 21% | 22% |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 33% | 32% | 29% |
Ages · share of residents
Education · adults 25 and older
Women and men · all residents
44% women, 56% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±7.6 points. Across Wisconsin, 49.9% of residents are women. Among residents 65 to 74, 74% are men (WI 49%).
| Clam Falls | WI | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 12% | 11.2% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 6.3% | 10.2% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 4.8% | 9.3% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 10.5% | 12.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 14.5% | 12.7% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 4.8% | 11.8% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 19.5% | 13.8% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 14.2% | 11.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 13.4% | 7.3% | 7% |
| No diploma | 4.1% | 6.4% | 10.4% |
| High school | 44.5% | 29.4% | 26% |
| Some college | 12.9% | 19.5% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 5.3% | 11.3% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 23.2% | 22% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 10% | 11.4% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 600, single groups can be off by several points
Clam Falls has snowy winters and pleasant summers
Clam Falls has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. Clam Falls’ July high is 80°F.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
How healthy Clam Falls is
Clam Falls beats the Wisconsin average on 2 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 9. 29% of adults sleep under 7 hours in Clam Falls.
| Clam Falls | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 32% | 36% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 11% | 12% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 39% | 33% | 35% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 30% | 33% |
| What stands out | Clam Falls | WI |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 81.5% | 77.8% |
| More adults getting cholesterol checked | 87.6% | 85.9% |
| More adults with heart disease | 8.5% | 6.6% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
| Clam Falls | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conserved land | 9.1% | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.2 miles per square mile | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. McKenzie Creek Wildlife Area | 3.1 mi | 1,834 |
| 2. Polk County Forest | — | 136 |
| 3. Frederic School Forest | — | 79 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Everything we know about Clam Falls
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Clam Falls; the nearest are
About 2 of every 100 Clam Falls residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Wisconsin.
100% of working residents leave Clam Falls for work
Where Clam Falls’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Clam Falls
Town in Wisconsin, United States
Clam Falls is a town in Polk County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 554 at the 2020 census. The unincorporated communities of Clam Falls and Lewis are located in the town.
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- Area
- 35 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,109 ft
Questions about Clam Falls
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Clam Falls, WI a good place to live?
Clam Falls has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.