The Town FilesEau Claire County, Wisconsin
107,116 people. The median home is worth $261,000 (typical Wisconsin town: $256,000) and the median household earns $74,546.
Towns in Eau Claire County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eau Claire | 69,421 | $247,600 | $67,395 | 32.9 |
| Altoona | 8,293 | $233,100 | $84,552 | 37.5 |
| Washington | 7,662 | $367,300 | $109,984 | 41.8 |
| Pleasant Valley | 3,791 | $452,400 | $139,659 | 41.1 |
| Seymour | 3,352 | $320,200 | $107,436 | 47.8 |
| Union | 2,696 | $307,000 | $95,217 | 44.3 |
People and housing
| Eau Claire County | Typical Wisconsin town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $261,000 | $256,000 |
| Median rent | $1,064 | $951 |
| Median household income | $74,546 | $82,217 |
| Median age | 35.8 | 45.1 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 36.8% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.8% | 7.2% |
Jobs and pay
58,758 jobs in 2024, average pay $58,079 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 381 storm events in Eau Claire County from 1996 to 2026, with 2 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Eau Claire County has been included in 9 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 4, 2020 | Biological | DR-4520: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3454: Covid-19 |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3249: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| June 18, 2004 | Severe Storm | DR-1526: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| July 2, 1993 | Severe Storm | DR-994: Severe Storms, Tornadoes & Flooding |
| July 24, 1980 | Flood | DR-626: Severe Storms & Flooding |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).