River Falls SnackAbility
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Crime in River Falls summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in River Falls. Key points include:
There were 251 total crimes in River Falls in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in River Falls is 1,555.0 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in River Falls is 80.5 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in River Falls is 1,474.5 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in River Falls is -26.62% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In River Falls Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
River Falls / 100k People |
Wisconsin / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 251 | 1,555.0 | 1,432.6 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 13 | 80.5 | 278.5 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 4.2 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 39.4 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 11 | 68.1 | 200.1 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 238 | 1,474.5 | 1,154.1 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 22 | 136.3 | 117.2 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 200 | 1,239.1 | 875.6 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 16 | 99.1 | 161.3 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in River Falls summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in River Falls. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Wisconsin. Key points include:
The cost of living in River Falls is 103 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in River Falls is 1.0x higher than the national average.
The median home value in River Falls is $406,768.
The median income in River Falls is $83,627.
River Falls's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In River Falls Comparison Table
| Living Expense | River Falls | Wisconsin | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 103 | 98 | 100 |
| Services | 102 | 98 | 100 |
| Groceries | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Health | 117 | 91 | 100 |
| Housing | 96 | 99 | 100 |
| Transportation | 106 | 102 | 100 |
| Utilities | 97 | 100 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
River Falls, WI Weather
The average high in River Falls is 55.0° and the average low is 35.2°.
There are 61.9 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 31.9 inches of precipitation each year with 45.2 inches of snow.
| Stat | River Falls |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 55.0 |
| Average Annual Low | 35.2 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 61.9 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 31.9 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 45.2 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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River Falls Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in River Falls
The current population in River Falls is 16,719. The population has increased 13.8% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 16,719 | 2.3% |
| 2023 | 16,349 | 1.1% |
| 2022 | 16,165 | 0.7% |
| 2021 | 16,058 | 1.2% |
| 2020 | 15,870 | 1.5% |
| 2019 | 15,638 | 1.1% |
| 2018 | 15,467 | 1.4% |
| 2017 | 15,256 | 0.7% |
| 2016 | 15,152 | 0.3% |
| 2015 | 15,103 | 0.4% |
| 2014 | 15,050 | -0.0% |
| 2013 | 15,052 | 0.4% |
| 2012 | 14,986 | 1.2% |
| 2011 | 14,814 | 0.8% |
| 2010 | 14,696 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in River Falls
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River Falls is:
93.1% White with 15,561 White residents.
0.2% African American with 33 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 13 American Indian residents.
1.2% Asian with 202 Asian residents.
0.1% Hawaiian with 15 Hawaiian residents.
0.2% Other with 32 Other residents.
3.2% Two Or More with 535 Two Or More residents.
2.0% Hispanic with 328 Hispanic residents.
| Race | River Falls | WI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.1% | 78.6% | 57.4% |
| African American | 0.2% | 5.9% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.2% | 2.9% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 3.2% | 3.7% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 2.0% | 8.0% | 19.3% |
Gender in River Falls
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River Falls is 52.2% female with 8,732 female residents.
River Falls is 47.8% male with 7,986 male residents.
| Gender | River Falls | WI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.2% | 49.9% | 50.5% |
| Male | 47.8% | 50.1% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in River Falls for adults over 25
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0.0% of adults in River Falls completed < 9th grade.
1.0% of adults in River Falls completed 9-12th grade.
21.0% of adults in River Falls completed high school / ged.
20.0% of adults in River Falls completed some college.
13.0% of adults in River Falls completed associate's degree.
31.0% of adults in River Falls completed bachelor's degree.
10.0% of adults in River Falls completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in River Falls completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in River Falls completed doctorate degree.
| Education | River Falls | WI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 0.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 1.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 21.0% | 29.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 20.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 13.0% | 11.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 31.0% | 22.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 10.0% | 8.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For River Falls, Wisconsin
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3.3% of households in River Falls earn Less than $10,000.
1.5% of households in River Falls earn $10,000 to $14,999.
5.7% of households in River Falls earn $15,000 to $24,999.
6.4% of households in River Falls earn $25,000 to $34,999.
12.5% of households in River Falls earn $35,000 to $49,999.
17.1% of households in River Falls earn $50,000 to $74,999.
14.1% of households in River Falls earn $75,000 to $99,999.
24.1% of households in River Falls earn $100,000 to $149,999.
8.2% of households in River Falls earn $150,000 to $199,999.
7.1% of households in River Falls earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | River Falls | WI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.3% | 4.1% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.5% | 3.0% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 5.7% | 5.9% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 6.4% | 7.2% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.5% | 10.8% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.1% | 17.5% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14.1% | 13.8% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 24.1% | 19.1% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 8.2% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 7.1% | 9.2% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
