Jim FallsWI
A town of 339, settled in 1903.
Is Jim Falls a good place to live?
Jim Falls’ average trip to work is 17 minutes, below both Wisconsin’s towns (22 minutes) and U.S. towns (25 minutes). Jim Falls has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What makes Jim Falls stand out
Where Jim Falls beats most towns.
339 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Jim Falls: who provides what
Jim Falls is unincorporated, so Chippewa County and regional agencies provide most services.
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 Jim Falls.
Jim Falls has 1.8 jobs for every working resident, and 178 people commute in
Most working residents leave Jim Falls for work: only 3% work in town. Since 2013, Jim Falls has added 20 jobs, to 181 in 2023. The top destinations are Chippewa Falls (22%), Eau Claire (21%) and Bloomer (6%).
| Jim Falls | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 2.9% | 8.3% | 8% |
| Median household income | $92,000 | $87,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 7.7% | 6.4% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Snowy winters and pleasant summers in Jim Falls
Jim Falls has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. Jim Falls’ July high is 81°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
Younger than Wisconsin overall
People 65 and older are 12% of residents (19% statewide); children under 18 are 25% of residents (21% statewide). Jim Falls’ median age is 37.1 years. 27% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 33% across Wisconsin.
| Jim Falls | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.1 years | 42.1 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 27% | 32% | 29% |
Ages · share of residents
Education · adults 25 and older
Women and men · all residents
36% women, 64% men
About 180 men for every 100 women (the survey’s margin: ±9.1 points). Across Wisconsin, 49.9% of residents are women.
| Jim Falls | WI | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 23.9% | 11.2% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 1.5% | 10.2% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 6.8% | 9.3% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 17.1% | 12.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 26% | 12.7% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 4.1% | 11.8% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 8.3% | 13.8% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 9.4% | 11.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 2.9% | 7.3% | 7% |
| No diploma | 7% | 6.4% | 10.4% |
| High school | 35.7% | 29.4% | 26% |
| Some college | 14.8% | 19.5% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 15.7% | 11.3% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 20.9% | 22% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 6.1% | 11.4% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 300, single groups can be off by several points
How healthy Jim Falls is
Jim Falls beats the Wisconsin average on 5 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 0. 21% of adults binge drink in Jim Falls.
| Jim Falls | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 20% | 16% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 38% | 35% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 30% | 33% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 32% | 32% | 36% |
| What stands out | Jim Falls | WI |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 8.8% | 12.1% |
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 7.4% | 9.9% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Inland flooding leads a moderate hazard risk in Jim Falls
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 52% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
The typical home in Jim Falls is valued at about $338K
The typical Jim Falls home is worth about $338,000, up 6% in a year, close to the Wisconsin typical home. 61% of Jim Falls households own their home.
| Jim Falls | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 61% | 74% | 73% |
| Median rent | $1,054 a month | $1,078 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Everything we know about Jim Falls
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Jim Falls; the nearest are
About 0 of every 100 Jim Falls residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Wisconsin.
Every workday, about 178 people come to Jim Falls for work
Where Jim Falls’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Jim Falls
Census-designated place in Wisconsin, United States
Jim Falls is a census-designated place located in Chippewa County, Wisconsin, United States. As of the 2020 census, Jim Falls had a population of 231.
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- Area
- 0.7 sq mi
- Elevation
- 955 ft
- ZIP code
- 54748
Questions about Jim Falls
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Jim Falls, WI a good place to live?
Jim Falls has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.