What are the schools like in Park Falls, WI?

Park Falls is served primarily by Chequamegon School District. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.3:1.

What is the median household income in Park Falls?

The median household income in Park Falls, WI is $43,631 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.7%.

What is the weather like in Park Falls, WI?

Park Falls has an average high temperature of 20.2°F in January and 77.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 57.3 inches.

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

Q: Is Park Falls, WI affordable or expensive?

Park Falls's cost of living index is 87, where 100 represents the national average. This means Park Falls is 13% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $79,200 and the median rent is $713 per month.

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

Park Falls has a violent crime rate of 254.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1017.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Park Falls, WI a Good Place to Live?

Park Falls is a small town of 2,389 in Wisconsin, with a median household income of $43,631 and a 2.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is 13% below the national average.

Strengths: Park Falls stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.

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

All Park 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: 87.3

Park Falls's overall cost of living index is 87.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Park Falls costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.

Metric	Park Falls, WI	National Avg
Median Home Value	$79,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$713	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	60.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$43,631	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Park Falls's violent crime rate is 254.5 per 100,000 residents — 33% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

254.5 /100k

Property Crime

1017.8 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Park Falls is served primarily by Chequamegon School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.3:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Park Falls, WI	National Avg
School District	Chequamegon School District	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	11.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	91.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Park Falls sees average highs of 20.2°F in January and 77.6°F in July, with 34.0 inches of annual precipitation and 57.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Park Falls, WI
Average High — January	20.2°F
Average High — July	77.6°F
Annual Precipitation	34.0"
Annual Snowfall	57.3"

Demographics

Metric	Park Falls, WI	National Avg
Population	2,389	—
Median Age	44.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	17.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	90.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.6%	18.9%
Asian	1.2%	6.3%
Under 18	22.7%	22.2%
65 and over	25.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Butternut, WI 6 mi Glidden, WI 15 mi Phillips, WI 17 mi Mercer, WI 25 mi Lac du Flambeau, WI 26 mi

ZIP Codes in Park Falls

Park Falls, WI is covered by 1 ZIP code:

54552

Park Falls vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Park Falls, WI affordable or expensive?

Park Falls's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average. That makes Park Falls roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $79,200 and median rent is $713/month.

What is the crime rate in Park Falls, WI?

Park Falls's violent crime rate is 254.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1017.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Park Falls?

Public schools in Park Falls are operated by Chequamegon School District. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.3:1. 11.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Park Falls, WI a good place to live?

Park Falls, WI has a population of 2,389, a median household income of $43,631, and an unemployment rate of 2.7%. 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 Park Falls?

Park Falls averages 20.2°F in January and 77.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 34.0 inches with about 57.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Park Falls?

Park Falls, WI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 54552.

What is the population of Park Falls?

The population of Park Falls, Wisconsin is 2,389 with a median age of 44.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

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

Key numbers for living in Park Falls: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $79,200, median household income $43,631, crime index 60 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Park Falls side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.