Eau Claire County, WI

County in Wisconsin, Midwest · ranked on 44 metrics

Rank among US counties

Eau Claire County, WI is a county in Wisconsin with a population of 109,455 (581st of 3,094). It ranks best for Adults with Obesity (%) (tied 292nd of 2,916), Unemployment Rate (%) (tied 290th of 3,094), Average Commute (Minutes) (363rd of 3,094). It ranks lowest for Median Home Value (Capped at $2M) (2,263rd of 3,092).

Population
109.5K
581st highest of 3,094
Density
171.6
627th highest of 3,094
Growth since 2020
3.36%
987th highest of 3,094
Area
638
1,469th highest of 3,094
Region
Midwest
Wisconsin

At a glance

Median household income
$74,546
865th highest of 3,093
Median home value
$261,000
830th highest of 3,092
Median rent
$1,064
803rd highest of 3,090
Unemployment
2.9%
2,724th highest of 3,094
Poverty rate
11.8%
1,888th highest of 3,094
College degree
36.8%
383rd highest of 3,094
Adult obesity
31.4%
2,619th highest of 2,916
No health insurance
7.3%
2,658th highest of 2,916
Average commute
18 minutes
2,732nd highest of 3,094
Home broadband
90.1%
796th highest of 3,094
Climate
44.1°F average
14°F in January, 70°F in July
2024 presidential vote
Democratic +10.6
44.0% Republican, 54.6% Democratic

Strengths and weak spotsPercentileWhere a place sits among all places, from 0 to 100. 100 is the best, 50 is the middle, 0 is the worst.More in the glossary →

Percentile on 22 metrics that rank at least half of all US counties, given whether higher or lower is better.

Best at

Highest percentiles, given whether higher or lower is better

  1. Adults 18–64 Without Health Insurance (%)7.3%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 232nd of 2,916
  2. Adults with Obesity (%)31.4%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 292nd of 2,916
  3. Adults in Fair or Poor Health (%)15.5%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 283rd of 2,916
  4. Unemployment Rate (%)2.9%
    Unemployment Rate by County (BLS) · 2025
    tied 290th of 3,094
  5. Average Commute (Minutes)17.9
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    363rd of 3,094
  6. Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (% of Adults 25+)36.8%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    383rd of 3,094
  7. Adults with Diabetes (%)8.9%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 366th of 2,916
  8. Cooling Degree Days per Year489
    Climate by County (1991–2020 Averages)
    tied 535th of 3,050
  9. Adults with Frequent Mental Distress (%)17.0%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 581st of 2,916
  10. Homes with Broadband Internet (%)90.1%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    796th of 3,094

Worst at

Lowest percentiles, given whether higher or lower is better

  1. Heating Degree Days per Year8,068
    Climate by County (1991–2020 Averages)
    2,761st of 3,050
  2. Adults Who Binge Drink (%)20.7%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 2,465th of 2,916
  3. Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)$1,064
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    tied 2,286th of 3,090
  4. Adults with Depression (%)26.2%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 2,132nd of 2,916
  5. Median Home Value (Capped at $2M)$261,000
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    2,263rd of 3,092
  6. Adults with a Yearly Checkup (%)74.5%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,757th of 2,916
  7. Adults Sleeping Under 7 Hours (%)37.3%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2022
    tied 1,447th of 3,094
  8. Median Income$74,546
    Poorest Counties
    865th of 2,000
  9. Poverty Rate (%)11.8%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    1,207th of 3,094
  10. Median Household Income$74,546
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    865th of 3,093

Profile by category

Average percentile per category, from the median line. Select a category to list its metrics.

Strongest category Health (65), weakest Economics (65). Select a category to list its metrics.

Notable facts

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Similar places

Closest percentiles on 18 widely reported measures from 7 categories, leaving out size and totals

  1. Portage County, WI91% similar
    Compared on 14 of 18
  2. Brown County, WI86% similar
    Compared on 16 of 18
  3. Marathon County, WI85% similar
    Compared on 17 of 18
  4. Winnebago County, WI84% similar
    Compared on 15 of 18
  5. Dubuque County, IA84% similar
    Compared on 15 of 18

Quick answers

What is the population of Eau Claire County, WI?
Eau Claire County, WI has a population of 109,455, 581st among 3,094 US counties.
What does Eau Claire County, WI rank best at?
Among US counties, Eau Claire County, WI ranks best for Adults with Obesity (%) (tied 292nd of 2,916); Unemployment Rate (%) (tied 290th of 3,094); Average Commute (Minutes) (363rd of 3,094).
Where does Eau Claire County, WI rank worst?
Eau Claire County, WI ranks lowest for Median Home Value (Capped at $2M) (2,263rd of 3,092).
How many statistics does Rankodex have for Eau Claire County, WI?
Rankodex ranks Eau Claire County, WI on 44 statistics compared with other US counties, compiled from World Population Review and the sources it cites.

Every metric

44 metrics with a value for this place, in 12 topics