River Falls, Wisconsin

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  1. Overview - Life In River Falls
  2. Pros and Cons of Living In River Falls
  3. Crime In River Falls
  4. Cost of Living In River Falls
  5. Gender In River Falls
  6. Household Income For River Falls
  7. Education In River Falls
  8. Race & Ethnicity In River Falls
About River Falls, Wisconsin
Is River Falls, Wisconsin a good place to live?
River Falls is a city in Wisconsin state in USA with a population of 15870 residents.. The poverty rate of River Falls is 14.8%, which is 6% higher than national average. The typical household in River Falls earns $62786 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Nearly 38.1% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in River Falls, only 93% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of River Falls remained 2.9%, which is 38% lower than national rate. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In River Falls, only 41% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 31% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in River Falls is 101, which is 1% higher than national average. Median home value in River Falls is $222300 , which is 3% lower than national average. While median income in River Falls remained $62786, which is 7% lower than national average.
Population
15870
Unemployment
2.9%
38% NAT AVG.
Poverty
14.8%
6% NAT AVG.
Overall Score
8.5
Median Home
$222300
3% NAT AVG.
Median Income
$62786
7% NAT AVG.
Median Rent
$896
23% NAT AVG.
Cost Of Living
101
1% NAT AVG.
People Living BPL
1 in 7
Unemployed People
1 in 34
People Earning < $10,000
1 in 24
People Earning < $50,000
38.1%
People with <= High School
1 in 3.6
People With Any Degree
1 in 1.9
Pros & Cons Overview

Jobs80%

Housing80%

Affordability70%

Safety80%

Amenities85%

Diversity50%

Education85%

Commute85%

Is River Falls, Wisconsin safe place to live?
The overall crime rate in River Falls, Wisconsin is 34% lower than national average. The violent crime rate of River Falls is 79% lower than national average. While the property crime rate of River Falls is 25% lower than national average. You have 1 in 1221 chance of being victim of violent crime. You have 1 in 67 chance of being victim of property crime.
Crime Cases
251
Violent : 13
Property : 238
Total Crime
34% NAT. AVG.
14% STATE AVG.
1555 (per 100k)
Violent Crime
79% NAT. AVG.
75% STATE AVG.
80.5 (per 100k)
Property Crime
25% NAT. AVG.
1% STATE AVG.
1474.5 (per 100k)
Chance Of Being A Victim Of Crime In River Falls
Violent crime
1 in 1221
Property crime
1 in 67
Robbery
Burglary
1 in 721
Assault
1 in 1443
Car Theft
1 in 992
River Falls : Property Crime Ranking
Ranking Total
Crime		 Property
Crime		 Burglary Larceny Car
Thefts
In Wisconsin 46 43 43 41 35
In USA 1821 1709 1722 1541 1429
River Falls : Violent Crime Ranking
Ranking Violent
Crime		 Murder Robbery Assault Rape
In Wisconsin 67 25 61 60 62
In USA 1971 330 1102 1727 1577

Violent Crime


Crime Type Count River Falls
Wisconsin
 Country
Per 100,000 People
Violent Crime 13 80.5 323.37 387.8
Murder 0 0 5.28 6.5
Robbery 0 0 52.82 73.9
Assault 11 68.1 230.63 279.7
Rape 2 12.4 34.63 27.7
Property Crime


Crime Type Count River Falls
 Wisconsin
 Country
Per 100,000 People
Property Crime 238 1474.5 1485.67 1,958.2
Burglary 22 136.3 218.49 314.2
Larceny 200 1239.1 1106.13 1,398
Car Theft 16 99.1 161.04 246
Violent Crime Comparison
Property Crime Comparison

Cost of Living
Expense River Falls Wisconsin National Avg.
Services 112 97 100
Groceries 104 100 100
Health 102 111 100
Housing 94 87 100
Transportation 103 95 100
Utilities 97 98 100
Cost of Living
Gender
Gender River Falls Wisconsin Country
Female 55.7% 50.2% 50.8%
Male 44.3% 49.8% 49.2%
Gender

Household Income


Income River Falls Wisconsin Country
Less than $10,000 4.1% 4.6% 5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999 4% 4.1% 4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 6% 8.6% 8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999 6.8% 9% 8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 17.2% 13% 12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999 21.8% 18.9% 17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 12.1% 14.1% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 18.2% 16.3% 15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 5.9% 6.1% 7.1%
$200,000 or more 3.9% 5.2% 8.3%
Education


Education River Falls Wisconsin Country
< 9th Grade 3% 2% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 4% 5% 7.0%
High School or GED 21% 30% 27.0%
Other College 18% 21% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 13% 11% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 26% 20% 20.0%
Master's Degree 11% 8% 9.0%
Professional Degree 2% 2% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 2% 1% 1.0%
Household Income
Education
Race / Ethnicity


Ethnicity River Falls Wisconsin Country
White 91.8% 80.6% 60.1%
African American 1% 6.2% 12.2%
American Indian 0.3% 0.8% 0.6%
Asian 1.9% 2.8% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0% 0% 0.2%
Other 0% 0.2% 0.3%
Multiracial 2.4% 2.3% 2.8%
Hispanic 2.6% 7% 18.2%
Race / Ethnicity