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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.
Eau Claire has a young, vibrant, hard-working population that helps account for the
area's competitive economy and creative community. Below
are the 2007 population statistics
for Eau Claire Metropolitan Statistical Area:
| Population |
65,000 |
| Labor Force |
88,700 |
| Unemployment Rate |
4.3% |
| Number Unemployed |
3,814 |
| Per Capita Income |
$22,475 |
| Median Family Income |
$53,302 |
| Median Age |
35.6 |
| Race |
| White |
95.8% |
| African American |
0.4% |
| Other |
3.8% |
| Hispanic Origin |
0.8% |
Eau Claire's well educated and knowledgeable population is
the driving force behind the city's competitive market, the many
successful businesses, and the high quality of life found in Eau Claire. The city's
locally and nationally recognized institutes of both lower and
higher education provide for an exceptionally strong base of
learning for the entire population. The following
statistics are an overview of Eau Claire's 2007 education:
| Education |
| Public School Enrollment |
11,150 |
| Private School Enrollment |
900 |
| Average ACT Score |
22.7 |
| % Population With College Degree |
25.8% |
| % Population With College Experience |
55.6% |
| % Population With High School Degree |
87.3% |
| Colleges and Universities |
Enrollment |
| University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire |
10,593 |
| Chippewa Valley Technical College |
6,000 |
| University of Wisconsin, Stout |
7,500 |
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 2008) |
97.3 (EC) vs. 100 (US) |
| Hospital Beds: |
660 |
| Hotel Rooms |
1,990 |
| Average Home Price |
$110,401 |
| Average Apartment Rent |
$413 |
| 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 |
135.6/100,000 people |
| Property |
2,892/ 100,000 people |
| Culture and Entertainment |
| Theaters |
4 |
| Festivals |
12 |
| Concerts |
every week |
| Minor League Baseball Teams |
2 |
| Minor League Football Teams |
2 |
| Golf Courses |
6 |
| Parkland |
560 acres |
| Bike Trails |
5.6 miles |
| Rivers |
2 |
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