Chippewa Falls
City in Chippewa County, Wisconsin
Chippewa Falls is a city in Chippewa County, Wisconsin, with 14,731 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 840 ft (256 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Lake Hallie, 3.6 miles SW.
- 14,731residents (2020 Census)
- 840 ftelevation · 256 m
- 11.4 sq miland area · 29.5 km²
- 1,295 / sq mipopulation density
- 54729ZIP code
About Chippewa Falls
Chippewa Falls ( ) is a city located on the Chippewa River in Chippewa County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 14,731 in the 2020 census. Incorporated as a city in 1869, it is the county seat of Chippewa County. The city's name originated from its location on the Chippewa River, which is named after the Ojibwe. It is a principal city of the Eau Claire–Chippewa Falls metropolitan area.
Chippewa Falls is the birthplace of Seymour Cray, known as the "father of supercomputing", and the headquarters for the original Cray Research. It is also the home of the Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Company, the Heyde Center for the Arts, a showcase venue for artists and performers; Irvine Park, and the annual Northern Wisconsin State Fair. Chippewa Falls is 15 miles (24 km) from the annual four-day music festivals Hoofbeat and Rock Fest.
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Living in Chippewa Falls
- Median household income
- $57,873
- Median home value
- $210,400
- Median rent
- $910/mo
- Median age
- 39.2
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Chippewa Falls had 14,731 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 14,731 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,295 per sq mi (500 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Chippewa Falls at a glance
| State | Wisconsin (WI) |
|---|---|
| County | Chippewa County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 14,731 (2020) |
| Land area | 11.37 sq mi (29.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.54 sq mi (1.41 km²) |
| Elevation | 840 ft (256 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.9347° N, 91.3892° W |
| ZIP code | 54729 |
| Official website | ci.chippewa-falls.wi.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5514575 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Chippewa Falls
- Lake Hallie3.6 mi SW
- Lake Wissota4.6 mi E
- Seymour8.3 mi S
- Eau Claire9.6 mi SW
- Altoona9.6 mi S
- Jim Falls9.7 mi NE
- Cadott11.6 mi E
- Bloomer12.7 mi NW
- Fall Creek13.0 mi SE
- Elk Mound15.1 mi W
- Colfax17.0 mi W
- Boyd17.1 mi E
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Frequently asked questions about Chippewa Falls
What county is Chippewa Falls in?
Chippewa Falls is in Chippewa County, Wisconsin.
What is the population of Chippewa Falls, WI?
14,731 people lived in Chippewa Falls at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Chippewa Falls, WI?
The ZIP code of Chippewa Falls is 54729.
What is the elevation of Chippewa Falls?
840 feet (256 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Chippewa Falls?
Lake Hallie (3.6 mi), Lake Wissota (4.6 mi), Seymour (8.3 mi), Eau Claire (9.6 mi), Altoona (9.6 mi).
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