The Town FilesChippewa County, Wisconsin
66,799 people. The median home is worth $257,900 (typical Wisconsin town: $256,000) and the median household earns $74,680.
Towns in Chippewa County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chippewa Falls | 14,731 | $210,400 | $57,873 | 39.2 |
| Lake Hallie | 7,170 | $292,100 | $86,740 | 40.8 |
| Lafayette | 6,197 | $353,400 | $101,651 | 48.3 |
| Stanley | 3,804 | $167,400 | $48,052 | 39.5 |
| Bloomer | 3,683 | $214,000 | $58,106 | 38.0 |
| Eagle Point | 3,237 | $371,700 | $110,654 | 54.6 |
| Lake Wissota | 2,830 | $334,600 | $105,150 | 50.6 |
| Wheaton | 2,759 | $302,900 | $103,053 | 40.3 |
People and housing
| Chippewa County | Typical Wisconsin town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $257,900 | $256,000 |
| Median rent | $963 | $951 |
| Median household income | $74,680 | $82,217 |
| Median age | 42.2 | 45.1 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.2% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.2% | 7.2% |
Jobs and pay
26,613 jobs in 2024, average pay $53,189 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 440 storm events in Chippewa County from 1996 to 2026, with 2 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Chippewa County has been included in 11 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 4, 2020 | Biological | DR-4520: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3454: Covid-19 |
| October 20, 2016 | Flood | DR-4288: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3249: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| June 18, 2004 | Severe Storm | DR-1526: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| September 10, 2002 | Tornado | DR-1432: Severe Storms, Tornadoes And Flooding |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).