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Eau Claire, Wisconsin: crime rate and local statistics
According to the FBI, Eau Claire had 1.7 reported violent crimes per 1,000 residents in 2025, 30% lower than the Wisconsin rate (2.4). Median household income is $67,395 and the median home value is $247,600. Population: about 70,322 (Census, 2020-2024).
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Eau Claire?
In 2025 the Eau Claire Police Department reported 123 violent crimes to the FBI, which works out to 1.7 per 1,000 people. It stands at 30% lower than the Wisconsin rate (2.4); the U.S. figure is 3.3. 2 of the violent crimes were murders or non-negligent manslaughter. Property crime came to 1,294 offenses (17.7 per 1,000; Wisconsin: 10.2). The yearly count has been fairly flat since 2021 (120 then).
| Offense (2025) | Eau Claire count | Per 1,000 | Wisconsin per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 123 | 1.7 | 2.4 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 2 | 0.03 | 0.04 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 34 | 0.47 | 0.32 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 9 | 0.12 | 0.29 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 78 | 1.1 | 1.8 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 1,294 | 17.7 | 10.2 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 107 | 1.5 | 0.97 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 1,130 | 15.5 | 7.9 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 57 | 0.78 | 1.3 | 2.0 |
How has crime in Eau Claire changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 120 | 1,750 | 1 |
| 2022 | 96 | 1,554 | 1 |
| 2023 | 94 | 1,411 | 0 |
| 2024 | 117 | 1,374 | 2 |
| 2025 | 123 | 1,294 | 2 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. City figures are the Eau Claire Police Department's own reports.
How does Eau Claire compare with Wisconsin?
Eau Claire's median household earns $67,395 a year, 13% lower than the state figure ($77,485). The median owner-occupied home is worth $247,600 by owners' estimates, and half of renters pay more than $1,045 a month. About 70,322 people live on 34 square miles of land, roughly 2,048 per square mile. The city lies in Eau Claire County and Chippewa County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Eau Claire | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 70,322 | 5,914,872 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $67,395 | $77,485 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $247,600 | $266,500 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,045 | $1,087 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 3.4% | 3.2% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 14.3% | 10.6% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 36.7% | 33.4% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 54.4% | 67.8% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 32.9 | 40.2 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in Eau Claire?
1 Superfund site is on or proposed for EPA's National Priorities List in Eau Claire: National Presto Industries, Inc.. 1 other site has finished cleanup and been taken off the list. A listing means EPA is managing a long-term cleanup; it does not by itself mean anyone is exposed today.
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Eau Claire County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Relatively Low”. None of the seven hazards on our map (floods, wildfire, tornadoes, heat, earthquakes, hurricanes) is rated above “Relatively Moderate” here. The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Is there road construction in Eau Claire?
Eau Claire city limits had 24 highway work zones in the October 11, 2026 feed from the state DOT (3 active that day). Roads listed: US 12 EB and I-94 WB. 7 are on interstates. The map's construction layer is refreshed every morning.
See today's work zones on the map →
How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in or near Eau Claire?
Inside the city limits there are 24 public schools (2024-25) and 10 private schools (2023-24). 1 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing home is in the city. Within about 15 miles: 2 state parks or recreation areas: Hoffman Hills State Recreation Area and Lake Wissota State Park.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Eau Claire
Gun shops
4 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map inside the Eau Claire city limits, plus 4 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). 2 of them are pawnshops licensed to sell guns. On the ATF list: Fleet Farm (Eau Claire), Me No Monie Street Pawn & Loan (Eau Claire), National Pawn Company (Eau Claire) and Scheels All Sports INC (Eau Claire).
Liquor stores
3 liquor stores are on the map inside the Eau Claire city limits: Badger Wine & Spirits (Eau Claire), Liquor Mart (Eau Claire) and Stave & Hoop (Eau Claire). Wisconsin has no complete public liquor licence list we can use, so this count also draws on OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps and may miss some stores or include closed ones.
Planned Parenthood
One Planned Parenthood health center is on the map inside the Eau Claire city limits: Planned Parenthood (Eau Claire).
See them on the map: gun shops · liquor stores · Planned Parenthood →
Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official; partial in some states); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Eau Claire?
In 2025, Eau Claire had 1.7 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (123 reported), 30% lower than the Wisconsin rate (2.4). The property-crime rate was 17.7 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Eau Claire?
$67,395 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $77,485 for Wisconsin.
How much do homes cost in Eau Claire?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $247,600 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $266,500 statewide.
What natural hazards affect Eau Claire?
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Eau Claire County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Relatively Low”. None of the seven hazards on our map (floods, wildfire, tornadoes, heat, earthquakes, hurricanes) is rated above “Relatively Moderate” here.
Nearby cities
La Crosse, WI (70 mi) · Woodbury, MN (70 mi) · Rochester, MN (74 mi) · St. Paul, MN (79 mi) · Eagan, MN (82 mi) · Apple Valley, MN (84 mi)
More: Wisconsin statewide numbers · county pages: Eau Claire County and Chippewa County · Sex-offender registry search (NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, agency counts 2021-2025 (Return A); state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables, for the Census place Eau Claire city.
- Land area: Census 2024 Gazetteer. Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores (county level).
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026).
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026).
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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