Jim Falls is a small town of 219 in Wisconsin, with a median household income of $87,143
.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Jim Falls stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Jim Falls is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Jim 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: 91.4
Jim Falls's overall cost of living index is 91.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Jim Falls costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Jim Falls, WI
National Avg
Median Home Value
$167,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$953
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
60.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$87,143
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Jim Falls's violent crime rate is 143.8 per 100,000 residents
— 62% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
143.8 /100k
Property Crime
524.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Jim Falls is served primarily by Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.2:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Jim Falls, WI
National Avg
School District
Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District
—
Elementary Schools
6
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.2:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
28.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
91.1%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Jim Falls sees average highs of 23.4°F in January
and 80.7°F in July,
with 32.6 inches of annual precipitation
and 41.8 inches of snow per year.
Jim Falls's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Jim Falls roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $167,700 and median rent is $953/month.
Jim Falls's violent crime rate is 143.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 524.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Jim Falls are operated by Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District.
The district has 6 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.2:1. 28.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Jim Falls, WI has a population of 219, a median household income of $87,143, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
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.
Jim Falls averages 23.4°F in January and 80.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 32.6 inches
with about 41.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Jim Falls, WI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 54748.
The population of Jim Falls, Wisconsin is 219 with a median age of 40.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Jim Falls: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $167,700, median household income $87,143, crime index 33 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Jim Falls side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
