Electricity rates in Eau Claire, Wisconsin
Eau Claire, WI ranks 3 of 27 Wisconsin cities for the share of homes heated by electricity (30%). Eau Claire, Wisconsin has 69,274 residents in 29,207 households; 29.8% heat with electricity.
Eau Claire on the map
Eau Claire County, with Eau Claire marked
Cost of living with electricity in Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI: 29,207 households at $1,377 a year per home for electricity (Eau Claire County average, DOE LEAD) come to about $40.2 million, an estimate; all home energy is $2,286 a year per household.
| Group in Eau Claire, WI | Households | Power per home | Power bill of the group | Share of Eau Claire, WI median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eau Claire, WI, all households | 29,207 | $1,377 | $40.2 million | 2.11% |
| Eau Claire, WI, homeowners | 16,193 | $1,677 | $27.2 million | 2.57% |
| Eau Claire, WI, renters | 13,014 | $854 | $11.1 million | 1.31% |
Facts about Eau Claire
- Residents of Eau Claire, WI, ACS 2023
- 69,2748 of 27 Wisconsin cities with 30,000+
- Median household income in Eau Claire, WI
- $65,36917 of 27 of those cities
- Households in Eau Claire, WI
- 29,2072.37 people each
- Owner-occupied homes in Eau Claire, WI
- 55.4%16,193 owners and 13,014 renter households
- Housing units in Eau Claire, WI
- 30,6101,403 vacant or seasonal
- Homes heated by electricity in Eau Claire, WI
- 29.8%8,716 of 29,207 homes
- Land area of Eau Claire, WI
- 34.3 sq mi2,018.1 people per sq mi
- Bill as share of income in Eau Claire, WI
- 1.9%at 645 kWh a month over the $65,369 median household income
- Wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of Eau Claire, WI
- 61NWS point reports 2015 to 2025, 88.1 per 100,000 residents
- Median year homes were built in Eau Claire, WI
- 197418,499 of 30,610 homes (60.4%) before 1980
- Median home value and rent in Eau Claire, WI
- $228,000$971 gross rent a month, 5.11% of value a year
Bill and heat pump calculator, Eau Claire
Compare Eau Claire with nearby cities
| City near Eau Claire, WI | Distance from Eau Claire | Residents | Median income | Median year built | Median home value | Storm reports within 15 miles | Work from home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eau Claire, WI (this page) | 0 mi | 69,274 | $65,369 | 1974 | $228,000 | 61 | 10.9% |
| La Crosse, WI | 69.9 mi south | 51,791 (-17,483) | $53,803 (-$11,566) | 1966 (-8 yr) | $196,600 (-$31,400) | 124 (+63) | 10.0% (-0.9 pts) |
| Wausau, WI | 91.0 mi east | 39,893 (-29,381) | $61,877 (-$3,492) | 1961 (-13 yr) | $155,900 (-$72,100) | 52 (-9) | 12.7% (+1.8 pts) |
| Oshkosh, WI | 154.8 mi east | 66,247 (-3,027) | $61,929 (-$3,440) | 1972 (-2 yr) | $168,400 (-$59,600) | 56 (-5) | 8.4% (-2.4 pts) |
| Madison, WI | 157.6 mi southeast | 275,568 (+206,294) | $76,983 (+$11,614) | 1979 (+5 yr) | $346,900 (+$118,900) | 90 (+29) | 18.2% (+7.3 pts) |
| Appleton, WI | 157.4 mi east | 74,873 (+5,599) | $77,450 (+$12,081) | 1971 (-3 yr) | $211,500 (-$16,500) | 106 (+45) | 11.2% (+0.4 pts) |
Who supplies Eau Claire
Eau Claire County lists 2 utilities for Eau Claire, WI (69,274 residents): homes pay 15.83 to 16.30 cents per kWh, about $102 to $105 a month at 645 kWh, 1.9% of the $65,369 Eau Claire median income. Eau Claire County page.
Who lives in Eau Claire: income, cars, homes
In Eau Claire, WI, 4,935 of 12,730 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent; 11,858 households moved in since 2018 and 4,998 before 2000, so electric accounts turn over quickly. In Eau Claire, WI, 1,693 households own no vehicle and 16,826 own two or more; home EV charging depends on that. 9,342 residents of Eau Claire, WI live below the poverty line, and the median age is 33.0. Eau Claire, WI homes: 16,196 have 3+ bedrooms, 4,045 none or one, median 5.4 rooms. In Eau Claire, WI, 6,421 of 29,207 households earn under $35,000, 10,195 $35,000-$75,000, 9,180 $75,000-$150,000 and 3,411 $150,000 or more. Of 38,033 workers in Eau Claire, WI, 4,129 work from home, 29,180 drive alone, 376 ride transit and 1,263 walk.
Household income in Eau Claire, WI
| Eau Claire, WI | Value | Rank in Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Eau Claire, WI, households under $35,000 | 22.0% | 13 of 27 |
| Eau Claire, WI, households $150,000 or more | 11.7% | 16 of 27 |
| Eau Claire, WI, residents below poverty | 14.2% | 9 of 27 |
| Eau Claire, WI, median age | 33.0 | 24 of 27 |
| Eau Claire, WI, homes with 3+ bedrooms | 52.9% | 17 of 27 |
| Eau Claire, WI, households without a vehicle | 5.8% | 20 of 27 |
| Eau Claire, WI, households with 2+ vehicles | 57.6% | 8 of 27 |
| Eau Claire, WI, workers at home | 10.9% | 15 of 27 |
| Eau Claire, WI, cost-burdened renters | 38.8% | 22 of 27 |
| Eau Claire, WI, moved in since 2018 | 40.6% | 5 of 27 |
| Eau Claire, WI, moved in before 2000 | 17.1% | 21 of 27 |
Outage risk around Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI, NWS reports within 15 miles of the centre, 2015 to 2025: 55 wind and 6 tornado, 88.1 per 100,000 residents of 69,274. Top gust near Eau Claire, WI: 61 knots, 70 mph. Damage near Eau Claire, WI: $3.7M.
Reports within 15 miles of Eau Claire, WI
wind and tornado reports, Eau Claire, WI
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| Eau Claire, WI | Wind | Tornado | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eau Claire, WI, 2015 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| Eau Claire, WI, 2016 | 7 | 1 | 8 |
| Eau Claire, WI, 2018 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| Eau Claire, WI, 2019 | 6 | 2 | 8 |
| Eau Claire, WI, 2020 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Eau Claire, WI, 2021 | 6 | 1 | 7 |
| Eau Claire, WI, 2022 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| Eau Claire, WI, 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Eau Claire, WI, 2024 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| Eau Claire, WI, 2025 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Housing and heating in Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI: 18,499 of 30,610 homes were built before 1980 and 5,455 in 2000 or later. Eau Claire, WI has 16,905 detached houses, 5,815 homes in 5+ unit buildings and 410 mobile homes.
Age of homes in Eau Claire, WI
% of homes by decade built, Eau Claire, WI
- 18pre-40
- 640s
- 1150s
- 960s
- 1770s
- 980s
- 1290s
- 1100s
- 610s
- 120+
Heating fuel in Eau Claire, WI
| Eau Claire, WI | Value | County | Gap | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eau Claire, WI, median year built | 1974 | 1977 | -3 years | 10 of 27 |
| Eau Claire, WI, built before 1980 | 60.4% | 55.6% | +4.9 points | 16 of 27 |
| Eau Claire, WI, built 2000 or later | 17.8% | 20.3% | -2.4 points | 7 of 27 |
| Eau Claire, WI, detached houses | 55.2% | 62.5% | -7.2 points | 15 of 27 |
| Eau Claire, WI, apartments in 5+ unit buildings | 19.0% | 15.9% | +3.1 points | 21 of 27 |
| Eau Claire, WI, mobile homes | 1.3% | 2.9% | -1.5 points | 7 of 27 |
| Eau Claire, WI, renter households | 44.6% | 37.2% | +7.4 points | 7 of 27 |
| Eau Claire, WI, median home value | $228,000 | $242,400 | -$14,400 | 13 of 27 |
| Eau Claire, WI, median gross rent a month | $971 | $977 | -$6 | 20 of 27 |
| Eau Claire, WI, people per household | 2.25 | 2.37 | -0.12 | 16 of 27 |
Analyst note on Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI counts 69,274 residents in 29,207 households, on 34.3 square miles. Household income in Eau Claire, WI is $65,369; 16,193 of its 29,207 households own. 8,716 of the 29,207 occupied homes in Eau Claire, WI heat with electricity.
Eau Claire, WI has 30,610 housing units, 1,403 of them vacant or seasonal. Eau Claire, WI ranks 4 of 27 Wisconsin cities for the youngest residents (median age 33.0). Eau Claire, WI ranks 6 of 27 Wisconsin cities for the fewest cost-burdened renters (38.8%).
Eau Claire, WI ranks 7 of 27 Wisconsin cities for the share of renter households (45%).
ZIP codes in Eau Claire
| ZIP area touching Eau Claire, WI | Share of the ZIP's land inside Eau Claire | Share of Eau Claire's land in the ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| 54703 (Eau Claire, WI) | 26.2% | 64.6% |
| 54701 (Eau Claire, WI) | 13.3% | 34.8% |
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Questions on Eau Claire
Eau Claire: what is the electricity rate?
Eau Claire, WI has no price of its own; its 69,274 residents are served by one of 2 utilities, and a 645 kWh month costs $102 to $105.
Eau Claire: how does it rank among Wisconsin cities?
Eau Claire, WI: rank 8 of 27 by its 69,274 residents, rank 17 of 27 by $65,369 median income.
Eau Claire: how many homes heat with electricity?
Eau Claire, WI: 8,716 of 29,207 occupied homes, 29.8%; Eau Claire County 26.2%.
Eau Claire: how much income goes to electricity?
At 645 kWh a month, 1.9% of the $65,369 median income in Eau Claire, WI.
Eau Claire: damaging storms reported nearby?
61 NWS wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of the centre of Eau Claire, WI, 2015 to 2025, 88.1 per 100,000 residents.
How old are the homes in Eau Claire?
Eau Claire, WI: median home built 1974; 18,499 of 30,610 homes (60.4%) predate 1980, 16,905 are detached and 5,815 sit in buildings of 5+ units.
How many Eau Claire, WI renters struggle with rent?
4,935 of 12,730 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent.
How many Eau Claire, WI households have no car?
1,693 households; 16,826 have two or more.
How many residents of Eau Claire, WI live below the poverty line?
9,342 residents.