Jim FallsWI
A town of 339, settled in 1903.
Is Jim Falls a good place to live?
Jim Falls’ mean commuting time 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
Among working residents in Jim Falls, 2.9% work locally. Employers in Jim Falls added 20 jobs between 2013 and 2023, to 181. Half commute less than 19 miles. 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
In Jim Falls, expect snowy winters and pleasant summers
The midsummer high in Jim Falls is 81°F.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Jim Falls is younger than the Wisconsin average
The bachelor’s-degree share among adults 25 and older is 27%, against 33% across Wisconsin. People 65 and older are 12% of residents (19% statewide); children under 18 are 25% of residents (21% statewide). Also worth knowing: the median age for Jim Falls comes to 37.1 years.
| 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
In Jim Falls, 41% of adults have obesity, and 29% feel lonely. 21% of Jim Falls adults binge drink.
| 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
Top of a moderate hazard risk in Jim Falls: inland flooding
Jim Falls’ natural-hazard score from FEMA is 52 of 100. FEMA puts 63% of the town’s expected hazard losses down to inland flooding, and 19% to cold waves.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
A home in Jim Falls is worth about $338K, on Zillow’s estimate
The share of households in Jim Falls who live in a home they own: 61%. Over the 12 months to September 2026, the typical home gained 6% in value. For Jim Falls, the midpoint rent is $1,054 a month.
| 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.