Fall Creek High School, 2024
Fall Creek’s story
156 years in pictures
The archive holds 3 old photos and papers going back to 2004.
- 1870Fall Creek is founded
Population
1,390
2025 Census estimate · −2.5% since 2020
Typical home
$374K
+4.2% in a year
Household income
$87K
median
Median age
35.0
years
Jobs based here
375
A commuter town
Is Fall Creek a good place to live?
The best of Fall Creek’s subject grades are a B+ for health and a B for cost of living. Fall Creek’s January low is 5°F, below both Wisconsin’s towns (11°F) and U.S. towns (22°F). Fall Creek has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade.
Small town
1,390 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
How Fall Creek grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Wisconsin), ordered by how far Fall Creek is from typical.
HealthMarshfield Medical Center - Eau Claire 12 miles awayB+Open →Cost of livingBOpen →Jobs & income$87K median household incomeBOpen →WalkabilityEPA walkability 5.8 of 20; 1.9% of households have no car; 2.4% of workers walk, bike or ride transitC+Open →Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 41% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listBOpen →SchoolsB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors1 mile of trailB−Open →HistoryB−Open →Civic life3.1 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsB−Open →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Fall Creek: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Fall Creek, and how to reach them.
PowerEau Claire Electric CoopEIAHIFLD · EIA
WaterFall Creek Waterworks1 health-based violation in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet5 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpFrom the town’s siteTrash and recycling rulesTown site
Register to voteOnlineIn Wisconsin you can register online until 20 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 20 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereVillage of Fall Creek ClerkThe town itself; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, May 2026
ZIP code5474254742 100%Census 2020
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 Fall Creek.
Work & commuteJobs & income grade B
About one in three of Fall Creek’s working residents commute to Eau Claire
Most working residents leave Fall Creek for work: only 8% work in town. At 27 minutes, Fall Creek’s average trip to work is above both the Wisconsin town median (22 minutes) and the median of U.S. towns (25 minutes). Since 2013, Fall Creek has lost 65 jobs, to 375 in 2023.
8%work in town
| Fall Creek | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 27 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 7.3% | 6.4% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
In Fall Creek8%
Eau Claire37%
Altoona6%
Osseo5%
Chippewa Falls4%
12 mi
median commute distance
375
jobs based in Fall Creek
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
C+
Walkability grade: more walkable than 42% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
SchoolsB−
On state tests, Fall Creek’s schools beat 53% of Wisconsin districts
Its public schools are run by the Fall Creek School District. Two of its 3 schools are below, each with why it’s listed.
53%of WI districts it outscoresB−School Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall Creek ElementaryLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–4 | Grades PK–4 | 414 | B |
| Fall Creek HighLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 270 | A− |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within WI on state tests and graduation
HealthB+
On CDC estimates, Fall Creek is healthier than 71% of U.S. towns
Fall Creek beats the Wisconsin average on 3 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 0. 20% of Fall Creek adults binge drink. Only 5 of the 358 Wisconsin towns we compare have a higher share of adults who have been diagnosed with depression than Fall Creek.
71%healthier than U.S. townsB+Health Grade
| Fall Creek | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 20% | 16% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 27% | 24% | 23% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 32% | 38% | 35% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 75% | 78% | 79% |
32 measures vs. Wisconsin
3 better29 too close to call0 worse
| What stands out | Fall Creek | WI |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults with diabetes | 9.3% | 11.4% |
| Fewer adults with obesity | 31.5% | 37.7% |
Marshfield Medical Center - Eau Claire
12 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Climate
Snowy winters and pleasant summers in Fall Creek
Fall Creek has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. Fall Creek’s July high is 81°F.
55″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter9–27°
Spring33–55°
Summer57–79°
Fall37–57°
Oct 1
typical first frost
May 7
typical last frost
+1.6°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Who lives here
More children than Wisconsin overall
Children under 18 are 27% of residents (21% statewide). The median age in Fall Creek is 35 years. Fall Creek has lost 2.5% of its people since 2020, down to 1,390 in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate.
35median age · WI 40.2
| Fall Creek | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 27% | 21% | 22% |
| Median age | 35 years | 42.1 years | 40.5 years |
| Aged 65 or older | 15% | 20% | 18% |
Fall CreekWisconsinUnited States
Ages · share of residents
15%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma9%
High school26%
Some college24%
Associate’s10%
Bachelor’s26%
Graduate5%
Women and men · all residents
Somewhere between 38% and 59% women
The Census survey reached too few of Fall Creek’s residents to say more: its margin here is ±10.6 points. Across Wisconsin, 49.9% of residents are women.
| Fall Creek | WI | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 14.9% | 11.2% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 12% | 10.2% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 10.9% | 9.3% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 12.2% | 12.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 13.8% | 12.7% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 10.4% | 11.8% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 10.7% | 13.8% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 9.4% | 11.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 5.7% | 7.3% | 7% |
| No diploma | 9.1% | 6.4% | 10.4% |
| High school | 26.3% | 29.4% | 26% |
| Some college | 23.5% | 19.5% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 9.8% | 11.3% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 26.2% | 22% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 5.2% | 11.4% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 1,400, single groups can be off by several points
Safety
Crime reported in Fall Creek
Fall Creek's reported crime rate is well below Wisconsin's. Most reported incidents are property crimes, mainly thefts. Violent crime is rare: 1 reported in 2024.
| Fall Creek | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Property crimes per 1,000 (2024) | 5.7 per 1,000 residents | 7.9 | 11.5 |
| Violent crimes per 1,000 (2024) | 0.7 per 1,000 residents | 1.1 | 1.7 |
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Fall Creek0.7
Wisconsin2.9
U.S.3.6
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Fall Creek5.7
Wisconsin11.9
U.S.17.7
1
violent crimes reported in 2024
8
property crimes reported in 2024
FBI crime data, 2024 · crimes reported to police
HousingCost of living grade B
Fall Creek’s typical home value is about $374K
The typical Fall Creek home is worth about $374,000, up 4.2% in a year, 11% above the Wisconsin typical home.
$374KZillow home value
| Fall Creek | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 70% | 74% | 73% |
| Median rent | $1,046 a month | $1,078 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Fall Creek$374K
Wisconsin$337K
+4.2%
value change, 1 year
2
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade B
Moderate risk in Fall Creek, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 59% of U.S. communities.
41risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesTornadoes
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
0%conserved
0%
conserved · 0 of 1,318 acres
0.6 mi
of trails · 0.3 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Keller Park | 0.1 mi | 13 |
| 2. Fall Creek Memorial Park | 0.1 mi | 1 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Fall Creek
19pages on Fall Creek
The big questions
SchoolsB−Beat 53% of WI districts · 3 schoolsSafety0.7 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2024)HealthB+Better than WI on 3 of 32 CDC measuresCost of livingB$374K typical home · up 4.2% in a yearWork & commuteB$87K median household income · 375 jobs hereNatural hazardsBFEMA risk higher than 41% of U.S. communities · inland flooding
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
2 within 15 miles of the center of Fall Creek
University of Wisconsin-Eau ClaireUniversity or college · Public · Eau Claire11.2 mi$9,642 in-state tuitionChippewa Valley Technical CollegeCommunity college · Public · Eau Claire11.4 mi$4,844 in-state tuition
About 1 of every 100 Fall Creek residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Wisconsin.
A commuter town
92% of working residents leave Fall Creek for work
Where Fall Creek’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
375jobs based in Fall Creek
8%of working residents work in town
12 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Fall Creek
Village in Wisconsin, United States
Fall Creek is a village in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,422 at the 2020 census. The village is bordered by the Town of Lincoln.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 2.1 sq mi
- Elevation
- 938 ft
- ZIP code
- 54742
Questions about Fall Creek
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Fall Creek, WI expensive?
That is 5 years of the area's median household income ($74,595 across the Eau Claire, WI metro area). Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades B.