River Falls city, Wisconsin
River Falls city profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
River Falls city is a geographic entity located in Pierce County, Wisconsin. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 12,914. The land area covers 4.11 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 12,914 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 23.5 yrs | ±1.2 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 3,970 | ±289 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 4,340 | ±285 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 3,970 | ±289 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 370 | ±175 |
| Median Home Value | $337,600 | ±$24,931 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,031 | ±$127 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $77,009 | ±$14,114 |
| Per Capita Income | $35,085 | ±$5,920 |
| Poverty Rate | 19.4% | ±4.6% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 1,976 | ±474 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.5% | ±1.7% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 7,289 | ±377 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 93.6% | ±1.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 17,802 (2024)
ID: 184096
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Municipal | Official Local Government |
Contact: CITY CLERK
222 LEWIS ST, RIVER FALLS WI 54022-2185
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GUS Population: 43,380 (2024)
ID: 136510
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY CLERK
PO BOX 119, ELLSWORTH WI 54011-0119
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School River Falls | KG-05 | River Falls, WI | |
| Regular School River Falls | 06-08 | River Falls, WI | |
| Regular School River Falls | 09-12 | River Falls, WI | |
| Regular School River Falls | PK | River Falls, WI | |
| Regular School River Falls | 09-12 | River Falls, WI | |
| Regular School River Falls | PK-06 | River Falls, WI | |
| Regular School River Falls | PK-05 | River Falls, WI | |
| Regular School River Falls | KG-05 | River Falls, WI | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 06-12 | HASTINGS, MN | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 06-12 | HASTINGS, MN |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 3 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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RIVER FALLS AREA HOSPITAL
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Hospital | City address association | 1629 E DIVISION ST, RIVER FALLS, WI, 54022 |
(715) 307-6000
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University of Wisconsin-River Falls
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College | 0.3 mi away | 410 S 3rd St, River Falls, WI, 54022-5001 |
7154253911
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RIVER FALLS PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 1.0 mi away | 140 UNION ST., RIVER FALLS, WI, 54022 |
(715) 425-0905
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Hastings Beauty School
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College Vocational | 13.3 mi away | 221 Second Street East, Hastings, MN, 55033 |
6514371225
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HAZEL MACKIN COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 9.7 mi away | 311 W. WARREN ST., ROBERTS, WI, 54023 |
(715) 749-3849
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Nova Academy of Cosmetology Woodbury
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College Vocational | 18.0 mi away | 1750 WEIR DRIVE, WOODBURY, MN, 55125 |
6513331410
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VALLEY LIBRARY
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Library | 9.8 mi away | 384 ST. CROIX TRAIL S, LAKELAND, MN, 55043 |
(651) 436-5882
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Inver Hills Community College
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College | 21.3 mi away | 2500 80th St E, Inver Grove Heights, MN, 55076-3224 |
6514503000
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PRESCOTT PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 10.3 mi away | 800 BORNER ST. N., PRESCOTT, WI, 54021 |
(715) 262-5555
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Century College
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College | 22.1 mi away | 3300 Century Ave N, White Bear Lake, MN, 55110 |
6517703200
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at RIVER FALLS, WI US, located 0.6 miles from River Falls city. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22.0° | 4.3° | 13.2° | 0.90" | — |
| February | 27.1° | 7.6° | 17.3° | 0.85" | — |
| March | 40.1° | 19.6° | 29.9° | 1.67" | — |
| April | 55.2° | 31.6° | 43.4° | 3.08" | — |
| May | 67.6° | 43.4° | 55.5° | 4.29" | — |
| June | 77.1° | 53.8° | 65.4° | 5.03" | — |
| July | 81.5° | 58.3° | 69.9° | 4.39" | — |
| August | 79.1° | 56.3° | 67.7° | 4.68" | — |
| September | 71.4° | 49.0° | 60.2° | 3.56" | — |
| October | 57.2° | 36.2° | 46.7° | 2.95" | — |
| November | 40.8° | 23.8° | 32.3° | 1.58" | — |
| December | 27.4° | 11.9° | 19.6° | 1.08" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Falls city | City | 0.8 mi | — |
| St. Marys Point city | City | 8.4 mi | — |
| Lake St. Croix Beach city | City | 8.8 mi | — |
| Roberts village | Village | 9.3 mi | — |
| Hudson city | City | 9.5 mi | — |
| Lakeland Shores city | City | 9.7 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 5509368275. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.