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City of Eau Claire Economic Development Division

Eau Claire in Numbers

No matter which way you add, subtract, divide or multiply the numbers, Eau Claire's statistics always look good in comparison to other cities within the state and throughout the nation. 

Quality of Life

Residents of Eau Claire experience a comparatively high quality of life.  The excellent education combined with a low crime rate, low cost of living, outstanding healthcare, and abundance of arts and entertainment venues are all reasons why residents enjoy a top-notch lifestyle.  Here are some of Eau Claire's quality of life measurements:

Quality of Life Indices
Cost of Living Index (Q1 2011) 90.1 (EC) vs. 100 (US)
Medical Institutions 4
Hospital Beds 660
Hotel Rooms 1,990
Median Home Price $136,100
Average Apartment Rent $615

Weather
Average Temperature 42 degrees F
Average Summer Temp 69.8 degrees F
Average Winter Temp 19.27 degrees F
Average Snowfall 7"

Crime Index
Violent 159.2/100,000 people
Property 3488.9/ 100,000 people

Culture and Entertainment
Theaters 4
Festivals 19
Concerts every week
Minor League Baseball Teams 2
Minor League Football Teams 2
Golf Courses 6
Parkland 398.7 acres
Bike Trails 44.5 miles
Rivers 2

 

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