Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 15 h 35 min5:23 am – 8:59 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 8 h 48 min7:44 am – 4:31 pm
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People1,065 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 47.3428 householdsMedian household income $94,352Median home value $343,90099% of homes owner-occupiedMedian property tax $4,000 a yearSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Work and commuting1.8% unemployment rate57% of adults are in the labour force, 494 employedMain industries: education and health care 22%, manufacturing 17%, construction 14%Average commute 33 minutes80% drive alone, 8% car-pool, 11% work from homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Education and languages28% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher93% finished high school, 7% hold a graduate degreeLanguages at home: English only 98%, German or Dutch 2%Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 80°F, lows 57°FColdest month January: highs 21°F, lows 2°F36 in of rain a year, on about 69 dayswettest month June43 in of snow a year, on about 21 days5 days above 90°F, 166 nights below freezing in a typical yearSource: NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Ellsworth 1e station, 4 mi away; snow from Baldwin
Nearby landmarks.40 Reservoirreservoir · 2.8 mi.11 Reservoirreservoir · 2.9 miUniversity of Wisconsin - River Fallscollege · 9.9 miNegro Hillpeak · 8.2 miSource: USGS Geographic Names Information System
Parks and public landsClay Corners State Habitat Areastate recreation area · 3.2 mi · 149 acresEllsworth Country Clubnature preserve · 2.4 mi · 64 acresRay Morrison Memorial State Habitat Areastate recreation area · 4.1 mi · 65 acresSummit Hill Parkpark · 3.6 miRush River State Habitat Area-Western Prairie Habitat Restoration Areastate recreation area · 7.7 mi · 124 acresKinnickinnic River Fishery Areastate recreation area · 8.8 mi · 1,218 acresSource: USGS Protected Areas Database (PAD-US)
EarthquakesNone of magnitude 3 or more within 50 miles since 1970Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog
Natural hazardsOverall risk Very LowPierce County, WI, compared with all US countiesHighest-rated hazardsStrong wind Relatively ModerateHail Relatively ModerateSource: FEMA National Risk Index (county level)
Air quality73% of days had good air in 2025267 of 365 days measured88 moderate, 5 unhealthy for sensitive groups, 5 unhealthy daysMedian index 35, worst day 175main pollutant: fine particles (PM2.5)Source: US EPA Air Quality Index, nearest monitors: Dakota County, MN, 31 mi away
Internet at home88% of households have a broadband subscription39% have cable, fibre or DSL21% rely on a mobile data plan alone10% have no internet at homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Drinking waterRiver Falls Waterworksserves 16,000 people from ground water1 health-based violation since 2021latest Oct 2024: lead and copper, treatment technique1 monitoring or reporting violation since 2021Source: US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, largest system in the county
Elevation1,116 ft340 m above sea levelSource: USGS 3D Elevation Program
Local servicesHospitalRiver Falls Area Hospital9.5 miPost officeBeldenville Post Office3.1 miTown hallEllsworth Village Hall3.9 miPolicePierce County Sheriff's Office3.3 miFire stationEllsworth Volunteer Fire Department4.1 miSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
SchoolsWithin 2 miNo schools listedCollegeUniversity of Wisconsin - River Falls9.9 miSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the 54003 ZIP area.
