Lake Hallie Town Hall, 2024
Lake Hallie’s story
23 years in pictures
The archive holds 3 old photos and papers going back to 2024 and a map from 1934 on.
- 2003Lake Hallie is settled
Population
7,396
2025 Census estimate · +3% since 2020
Median home value
$292K
Census ACS
Household income
$87K
median
Median age
40.8
years
Jobs based here
3,488
Balanced
TownGrade
B−
#273 of 357 in WI
Is Lake Hallie a good place to live?
Lake Hallie is a solid, middle-of-the-road choice. It grades B− overall, 273rd of 357 graded towns in Wisconsin, with no subject far below average. Its best mark is incomes: the median household earns $87K. Its lowest everyday mark is in cost of living: homes are expensive, about $292K for a typical one and 3.9 times the Eau Claire metro’s $75K median household income. Only 7 of Wisconsin’s 879 towns score lower on history. Lake Hallie’s January low is 5°F, against 11°F in Wisconsin’s towns and 22°F across U.S. towns. The biggest park or preserve is Hallie Marsh Wildlife Area, at 225 acres.
StrongestA−Outdoors
A growing town
Lake Hallie has grown 14% since 2010
6,448 counted in 2010 and 7,170 in 2020; an estimated 7,396 in 2025.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 counts · Census Bureau estimate, July 1, 2025
How Lake Hallie grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Wisconsin), ordered by how far Lake Hallie is from typical.
Jobs & incomeB+Open →Cost of livingC+Open →Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 41% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listBOpen →HealthMayo Clinic Health System Eau Claire Hospital 6 miles awayB−Open →SchoolsBehind 51% of Wisconsin districts on tests and graduationB−Open →WalkabilityEPA walkability 7.6 of 20; 6.2% of households have no car; 1.3% of workers walk, bike or ride transitB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
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 Lake Hallie: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Lake Hallie, and how to reach them.
PowerXcel Energy15.6¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterVillage of Lake Hallie Waterworks1 health-based violation in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet6 providers97% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpLake Hallie Recycling CenterDrop-offTown 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 hereThe town itself; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP
ZIP codes54729, 5470354729 94% · 54703 6%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 Lake Hallie.
Lake Hallie trades workers with Eau Claire and other neighbors and has fewer 90° days than most of the country, though not than most of Wisconsin.
OutdoorsA−
6% of Lake Hallie is conserved land
In 4 parks and preserves, walkers have 4.1 miles of trail. The trail network density for Lake Hallie comes to 0.3 miles per square mile.
#200for trails in WI
| Lake Hallie | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conserved land | 6% | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.3 miles per square mile | 0.4 | 0.4 |
6%
conserved · 559 of 9,327 acres
4.1 mi
of trails · 0.3 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Kemper's Woods | 2.7 mi | 87 |
| 2. Hallie Marsh Wildlife Area | 0.1 mi | 225 |
| 3. Wayside Park | — | 7 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Who lives here
More middle-aged adults than Wisconsin overall
Since 2020, Lake Hallie has grown 3%, to 7,396 residents in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate. Adults 35 to 64 are 47% of residents (38% statewide); people 65 and older are 14% of residents (19% statewide). Nearly a fifth of Lake Hallie residents are under 18.
40.8median age · WI 40.2
| Lake Hallie | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aged 65 or older | 14% | 20% | 18% |
| Under 18 | 19% | 21% | 22% |
Lake HallieWisconsinUnited States
Ages · share of residents
18%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma7%
High school25%
Some college26%
Associate’s10%
Bachelor’s23%
Graduate9%
Women and men · all residents
47% women, 53% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±2.9 points. Across Wisconsin, 49.9% of residents are women.
| Lake Hallie | WI | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 11.4% | 11.2% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 7.8% | 10.2% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 4.5% | 9.3% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 14.9% | 12.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 17.8% | 12.7% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 14.1% | 11.8% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 15.3% | 13.8% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 8.3% | 11.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 5.9% | 7.3% | 7% |
| No diploma | 7.4% | 6.4% | 10.4% |
| High school | 25% | 29.4% | 26% |
| Some college | 25.8% | 19.5% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 10.4% | 11.3% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 22.9% | 22% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 8.5% | 11.4% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
Climate
Expect snowy winters and pleasant summers in Lake Hallie
The Eau Claire Rgnl Ap weather station records that about 10 days a year reach 90°: fewer than most of the country, but more than 86% of Wisconsin places with climate records.
The range runs from 5° on a January night to 82° on a July afternoon, with about 55 inches of snow a winter.
55″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter9–27°
Spring33–55°
Summer57–80°
Fall37–57°
Oct 4
typical first frost
May 8
typical last frost
+1.5°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Work & commuteJobs & income grade B+
About one in three of Lake Hallie’s working residents commute to Eau Claire
Lake Hallie has about as many jobs (3,488) as working residents, but only 193 people both live and work here. Jobs based here grew from 2,452 in 2013 to 3,488.
Jobs in Lake Hallie grew by 1,036 from 2013 to 2023, reaching 3,488. Most people who work leave Lake Hallie to do it: just 6% work in town. The town’s average trip to work stands at 19 minutes. The top destinations are Eau Claire (31%), Chippewa Falls (20%) and Union (5%).
6%work in town
| Lake Hallie | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 19 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 5.9% | 8.4% | 8% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.9% | 6.3% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
In Lake Hallie6%
Eau Claire31%
Chippewa Falls20%
Union5%
Altoona4%
8 mi
median commute distance
3,488
jobs based in Lake Hallie
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
B−
Walkability grade: more walkable than 49% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Safety
Crime reported in Lake Hallie
18 violent crimes were reported in 2023. Lake Hallie's reported crime rate is well below Wisconsin's. In Lake Hallie, the property offense rate is 3.5 per 1,000 residents.
| Lake Hallie | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Property crimes per 1,000 (2023) | 3.5 per 1,000 residents | 8.9 | 13.1 |
| Violent crimes per 1,000 (2023) | 2.5 per 1,000 residents | 1.3 | 1.8 |
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Lake Hallie2.5
Wisconsin3
U.S.3.9
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Lake Hallie3.5
Wisconsin12.6
U.S.19.5
18
violent crimes reported in 2023
26
property crimes reported in 2023
FBI crime data, 2023 · crimes reported to police
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade B
Lake Hallie has a moderate natural-hazard risk, chiefly from inland flooding
Lake Hallie has had 3 paid flood insurance claims since 2002. FEMA expects less storm and flood damage locally than in nearly three fifths of U.S. communities. 53% of the town’s expected losses from natural hazards come from inland flooding, followed by cold waves at 25%.
41risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesTornadoes
3
paid flood claims since 2002
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
HealthB−
On CDC estimates, Lake Hallie is healthier than 52% of U.S. towns
In Lake Hallie, 30% of adults feel lonely. The town tracks Wisconsin closely on all 32 CDC measures. Among adults here, 42% have obesity and 75% had a checkup this year.
52%healthier than U.S. townsB−Health Grade
| Lake Hallie | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 20% | 16% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 42% | 38% | 35% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 75% | 78% | 79% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 14% | 14% |
32 measures vs. Wisconsin
0 better32 too close to call0 worse
Mayo Clinic Health System Eau Claire Hospital
6 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
28th
percentile among WI towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
HousingCost of living grade C+
The median home in Lake Hallie sells for about $470K
Homes sold in Lake Hallie spent a median 58 days on the market. 55% of the homes sold in Lake Hallie went for more than their asking price. The town’s midpoint rent comes in at $1,223 a month.
$470Kmedian sale price
| Lake Hallie | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 71% | 74% | 73% |
| Median rent | $1,223 a month | $1,076 a month | $1,185 a month |
Market temperature
58
days on market
101.8%
sale-to-list price
11
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Lake Hallie
19pages on Lake Hallie
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
2 within 15 miles of the center of Lake Hallie
University of Wisconsin-Eau ClaireUniversity or college · Public · Eau Claire7.3 mi$9,642 in-state tuitionChippewa Valley Technical CollegeCommunity college · Public · Eau Claire7.6 mi$4,844 in-state tuition
About 3 of every 100 Lake Hallie residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Wisconsin.
About Lake Hallie
Village in Wisconsin, United States
Lake Hallie is a village in Chippewa County, Wisconsin, United States. It is part of the Eau Claire metropolitan area. It was incorporated from part of the town of Hallie on February 18, 2003. The 2020 census put the village's population at 7,170, up from 6,448 at the 2010 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 2003
- Area
- 15 sq mi
- Elevation
- 909 ft
Lake Hallie’s neighbors
7 towns share a border with Lake Hallie.
Eau ClaireChippewa FallsWheatonHallieSeymourLafayetteLake WissotaLake Hallie
How the neighbors grade
| Town | WI rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Hallie | #273 | B− | C+ | — | B− | B− |
| Eau Claire | #264 | B− | C+ | C+ | B− | A− |
| Chippewa Falls | #257 | B− | B− | B | B− | B− |
| Wheaton | #161 | B+ | B− | — | B− | B |
| Hallie | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Seymour | #220 | B | C+ | — | B− | B+ |
| Lafayette | #312 | C+ | C+ | — | B− | B− |
| Lake Wissota | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Lake Hallie, Wheaton, Seymour and Lafayette report no FBI crime data of their own. Hallie and Lake Wissota aren’t graded (fewer than 1,000 residents, or not enough data). Compare Lake Hallie with a neighbor →
Questions about Lake Hallie
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Lake Hallie, WI a good place to live?
Lake Hallie grades B− overall, better than 47% of U.S. towns and #273 of 357 in Wisconsin. It grades B− for health and B− for schools.
Is Lake Hallie, WI expensive?
The typical home is worth about $292,000, 13% below the Wisconsin typical home. Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades C+.