What are the schools like in Big Falls, WI?

School district data for Big Falls is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Big Falls?

The median household income in Big Falls, WI is N/A according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.0%.

What is the weather like in Big Falls, WI?

Big Falls has an average high temperature of 25.1°F in January and 81.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 44.3 inches.

Big Falls, WI Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Big Falls, WI affordable or expensive?

Big Falls's cost of living index is 87, where 100 represents the national average. This means Big Falls is 13% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $63,900 and the median rent is $820 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Big Falls, WI?

Big Falls has a violent crime rate of 76.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 239.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Big Falls, WI a Good Place to Live?

Big Falls is a small town of 149 in Wisconsin, with a median household income of N/A and a 4.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is 13% below the national average.

Strengths: Big Falls stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Big Falls is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Big Falls city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 87.4

Big Falls's overall cost of living index is 87.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Big Falls costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.

Metric	Big Falls, WI	National Avg
Median Home Value	$63,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$820	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	82.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	N/A	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Big Falls's violent crime rate is 76.5 per 100,000 residents — 80% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

76.5 /100k

Property Crime

239.3 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Big Falls, WI	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	36.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	87.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Big Falls sees average highs of 25.1°F in January and 81.4°F in July, with 33.0 inches of annual precipitation and 44.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Big Falls, WI
Average High — January	25.1°F
Average High — July	81.4°F
Annual Precipitation	33.0"
Annual Snowfall	44.3"

Demographics

Metric	Big Falls, WI	National Avg
Population	149	—
Median Age	60.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	24.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	94.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	5.4%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	0.0%	22.2%
65 and over	21.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Big Falls

Big Falls, WI is covered by 1 ZIP code:

54926

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Big Falls, WI affordable or expensive?

Big Falls's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average. That makes Big Falls roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $63,900 and median rent is $820/month.

What is the crime rate in Big Falls, WI?

Big Falls's violent crime rate is 76.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 239.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Big Falls?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Big Falls, WI a good place to live?

Big Falls, WI has a population of 149, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of 4.0%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Big Falls?

Big Falls averages 25.1°F in January and 81.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 33.0 inches with about 44.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Big Falls?

Big Falls, WI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 54926.

What is the population of Big Falls?

The population of Big Falls, Wisconsin is 149 with a median age of 60.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Big Falls?

Key numbers for living in Big Falls: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $63,900, median household income N/A, crime index 17 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Big Falls side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.