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Living in Eau Claire

Eau Claire is a city in the United States. In July 2026, median gross rent was US$1,045 per month and the median home value was US$247,600. In July 2026, Eau Claire had a population of 70,322. There were 622 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026. The city had 24 schools in 2026.

More recorded crime than 64% of American cities that publish it and cleaner air than 68% of American cities that publish it.

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Eau Claire?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Eau Claire.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Owner occupation was 54.4%, and the vacancy rate was 3.85% in July 2026. 40.8% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026.

What recurs every month5 published recurring costs, € per month
Eau Claire recurring monthly costs, € per month€871Private kindergarten€195Utilities, 85 m² flat€58Internet, 60 Mbps€42Mobile plan, 10 GB€37Fitness club€ / month

Supplemental estimate lane; these items are not official statistics.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Fitness club membership, monthly37 EUR/month31 Jul 2026Numbeo - Cost of Living in Eau Claire (Wayback Machine capture 20260421094421)23Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited57.99 EUR/month31 Jul 2026Numbeo - Cost of Living in Eau Claire (Wayback Machine capture 20260421094421)23Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Private kindergarten, monthly870.7 EUR/month31 Jul 2026Numbeo - Cost of Living in Eau Claire (Wayback Machine capture 20260421094421)23Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Mobile plan, 10 GB41.52 EUR/month31 Jul 2026Numbeo - Cost of Living in Eau Claire (Wayback Machine capture 20260421094421)23Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Basic utilities, 85 m² home194.9 EUR/month31 Jul 2026Numbeo - Cost of Living in Eau Claire (Wayback Machine capture 20260421094421)23Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
G02 Median Gross Rent Usd$1,045/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent40.77 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G02 Vacancy Rate Pct3.85 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Property crime per 100,000 residents2,361 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics9Official
Median monthly rent918.5 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables22Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Safety City Property Crime Count1,294 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)10Official

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

3.7% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 2,701 people of 72,465 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Median household income was US$67,395 a year in July 2026.

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Eau Claire is 3.4%. Of 2,065 cities with data, 1,200 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in United States per band1200 cities: 0% to under 5%12000–5Eau Claire 3.4%742 cities: 5% to under 10%7425–1095 cities: 10% to under 15%9510–1525 cities: 15% to under 20%2515–202 cities: 20% to under 25%220–251 city: 25% to under 30%125–30

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
G03 Median Household Income Usd67,395 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Broadband Cable Fiber Dsl Pct75.86 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Broadband Subscription Pct91.02 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Internet Without Subscription Pct2.84 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 No Internet Pct6.03 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Satellite Internet Pct4.47 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Median gross salary2,674 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)21Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)3,400 EUR/month31 Dec 2025www.bls.gov20Official
Unemployment rate3.36 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables22Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Eau Claire. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Eau Claire. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
G07 High School Or Higher Share Pct96.26 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Schools24 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count13Official
G07 School Enrollment Share Pct27.5 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
G06 Mental Health Provider Ratio13 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio12Official
Physicians per 100,000 residents622 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio12Official
G06 Preventable Hospitalization Rate3,533 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio12Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Eau Claire when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesEau Claire highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Eau Claire highlighted5,457Philadelphia5,442Houston5,218San Antonio4,012Chicago4,010Dallas3,709Austin3,158Fort Worth3,125Phoenix3,039New York2,212Los Angeles2,082San Diego2,068Eau Clairerecorded incidents per 100k residents
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents2,068 offences per 100,000country median 1,58931 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting11Official
Violent crime per 100,000 residents276 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics9Official
Safety City Violent Crime Count123 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)10Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
G05 Commute16.74 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Bicycle Commute Share Pct0.6 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Transit Commute Share Pct1.38 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Walk Commute Share Pct3.07 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Destinations from nearest airport1 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights17Official
Nearest airportEAU3 Aug 2026OurAirports18Official
Distance to nearest airport6 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports18Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Eau Claire. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, Hybridvaries
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USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, Onlinevaries
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Eau Claire.

Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Eau Claire average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C-20°-10°0°10°20°30°JFMAMJJASOND28°-15°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Eau Claire average monthly precipitation, mm0357010514026285078991239210693634534JFMAMJJASONDmm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Eau Claire annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit5256.4PM2.5µg/m³

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in Eau Claire is 6.5 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 262 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.
annual PM2.5, µg/m³ · measured cities in United States per band1 city: 1 µg/m³ to under 2 µg/m³11–22 cities: 2 µg/m³ to under 3 µg/m³22–331 cities: 3 µg/m³ to under 4 µg/m³313–451 cities: 4 µg/m³ to under 5 µg/m³514–5135 cities: 5 µg/m³ to under 6 µg/m³1355–6262 cities: 6 µg/m³ to under 7 µg/m³2626–7Eau Claire 6.5252 cities: 7 µg/m³ to under 8 µg/m³2527–8124 cities: 8 µg/m³ to under 9 µg/m³1248–958 cities: 9 µg/m³ to under 10 µg/m³589–1033 cities: 10 µg/m³ to under 11 µg/m³3310–114 cities: 11 µg/m³ to under 12 µg/m³411–124 cities: 12 µg/m³ to under 13 µg/m³412–135 cities: 13 µg/m³ to under 14 µg/m³513–143 cities: 14 µg/m³ to under 15 µg/m³314–153 cities: 15 µg/m³ to under 16 µg/m³315–16

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean6.45 µg/m³country median 7.031 Dec 2024EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 20248Official
Average daytime high by monthJan -4.78 · Feb -2 · Mar 5.17 · Apr 13.61 · May 20.89 · Jun 25.94 · Jul 28.22 · Aug 26.89 · Sep 22.39 · Oct 14.44 · Nov 5.56 · Dec -1.83 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USW00014991 (CHIPPEWA VALLEY RGNL AP)16Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan -14.56 · Feb -12.72 · Mar -6 · Apr 0.667 · May 7.28 · Jun 13.06 · Jul 15.44 · Aug 14.28 · Sep 9.61 · Oct 2.72 · Nov -4.06 · Dec -10.78 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USW00014991 (CHIPPEWA VALLEY RGNL AP)16Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan -8.78 · Feb -6.56 · Mar 0.444 · Apr 7.89 · May 15 · Jun 20 · Jul 22.33 · Aug 21.39 · Sep 16.5 · Oct 9.39 · Nov 1.28 · Dec -5.39 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information15Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 26.16 · Feb 27.94 · Mar 50.04 · Apr 78.23 · May 99.31 · Jun 122.7 · Jul 91.69 · Aug 106.2 · Sep 92.71 · Oct 63.25 · Nov 45.47 · Dec 34.29 mm1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USW00014991 (CHIPPEWA VALLEY RGNL AP)16Official · nearest-station reading
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Max Ug M374.7 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean7Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Mean Annual Ug M39.37 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean7Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Monitor Count2 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean7Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
G11 Annual Precipitation Mm757.8 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
G11 Max Temp C Jul21.5 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature9.08 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
G11 Min Temp C Jan-5.78 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Cities of a similar size in United States

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All United States cities
Harlingen72,467 residentsSt. Charles72,458 residentsCommerce City72,345 residentsConway72,328 residentsMount Vernon72,304 residentsKalamazoo72,683 residents

Population and city profile

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Eau Claire residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport96.3%Foreign residents 3.7%

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share1.91 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)5Official
Foreign residents2,701 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables22Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
G09 Ntd Service Area Population78,258 people4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Population density815 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau6Official
Population72,465 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program19Official
Safety City Crime Covered Population73,060 people31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)10Official

Is Eau Claire a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker50%strong on work, weak on safety · range 40–60%
Skilled employee62%strong on work, weak on safety · range 52–72%
Student48%strong on education, weak on work · range 37–59%
Family44%strong on family, weak on cost · range 34–54%
Retirement48%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 37–59%
Foreign residents2,701 people31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Population72,465 people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Households spending over 30% of income on rent40.77 %4 Jul 2026Official source · ACS median gross rent
Median monthly rent918.5 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Property crime per 100,000 residents2,361 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026Official source · FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics
Median gross salary2,674 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-09-11

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
G02 Median Home Value Usd247,600 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Owner-occupied homes54.43 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G03 Labour69.88 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Residents born abroad3.84 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G05 Naturalized Citizen Share Pct1.94 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G05 Non Citizen Share Pct1.91 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G06 Flu Vaccination Coverage Pct63.57 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage3Official
G06 Mammography Screening Pct79.1 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate4Official
G06 Uninsured Share Pct5.76 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G07 Bachelors Or Higher Share Pct36.74 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G08 Reporting Agency Count1 agencies1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics9Official
G09 Households With Vehicle Available Pct93.29 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G09 Ntd Agency Count1 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Ntd Total Unlinked Passenger Trips 2022589,225 trips4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Ntd Total Vehicles Operated Max Service 202242 vehicles4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Total Workers 16plus39,256 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Work From Home Share Pct12.36 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Cellular Data Plan Pct84.82 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official

Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the typical salary around Eau Claire?

The median gross salary is 3,400 EUR/month. Source: www.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Eau Claire?

The unemployment rate is 3.36 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is the air quality good in Eau Claire?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 6.45 µg/m³. The WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ and the EU limit value is 25 µg/m³, so this reading is above the WHO guideline but within the EU limit. Source: EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024.

How safe is Eau Claire?

Police recorded 2,068 offences per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting.

How many people live in Eau Claire?

The published population is 72,465 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Eau Claire?

2,701 people residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Eau Claire a good place to live?

Eau Claire may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

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Sources

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  1. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  2. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  3. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  6. Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  7. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  8. EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024 aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-26
  9. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  10. FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip) cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-09-05
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  1. FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-08-04
  2. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  3. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  6. NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USW00014991 (CHIPPEWA VALLEY RGNL AP) NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 · ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-07-31
  7. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
  8. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  9. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  10. www.bls.gov bls.gov · checked 2026-08-27
  11. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  12. Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-26
  13. Numbeo - Cost of Living in Eau Claire (Wayback Machine capture 20260421094421) numbeo.com · checked 2026-07-31

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