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Park Falls, WI
City in Price County, Wisconsin.
Population
2,318
Land area
3.8sq mi
People per sq mi
616
ZIP codes
0
Park Falls and its ZIP codes
Park Falls at a glance
- Park Falls is about 5.6 times as dense as Wisconsin as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $54,643 a year, 29% less than the Wisconsin figure of $77,485.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $84,800 (68% below Wisconsin) and median rent is $832 a month.
Local data for Park Falls, WI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Park Falls, WI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$54,643
Poverty rate
21.9%
Median home value
$84,800
Median rent
$832/mo
Homeownership
66.7%
Bachelor's or higher
14.9%
Median age
47.0
Average commute
22.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (930), Norwegian Americans (209), Irish Americans (170).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Price County. PPP loans are for Park Falls.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Sep 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,229
4,702 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,024
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$130M
FY 2026, $9,215 per person
How people get to work
Park Falls, WI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.1%
- Carpooled6.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.6%
- Worked from home9.3%
Average one-way commute: 22.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Park Falls, WI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
464
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
24
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
78° / 2°F
34.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Park Falls, WI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
44.2%
U.S. 33.3% +10.9 pts
Diabetes
15.8%
U.S. 12.1% +3.7 pts
Smoking
18.9%
U.S. 12.8% +6.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.4%
U.S. 11.1% -1.7 pts
Cities near Park Falls
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ButternutVillage | 5.9 mi | 1.6 |
| GliddenCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.2 |
| PhillipsCity | 17 mi | 2.7 |
| MercerCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 4.5 |
| Lac du FlambeauCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 4.9 |
| Clam LakeCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 0.4 |
| CatawbaVillage | 28 mi | 4.4 |
| WinterVillage | 28 mi | 0.8 |
| PrenticeVillage | 28 mi | 2 |
| MellenCity | 29 mi | 1.9 |
| KennanVillage | 29 mi | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Park Falls, WI in?
- Park Falls is in Price County, Wisconsin.
- What is the population of Park Falls, WI?
- About 2,318 people live in Park Falls, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Park Falls?
- Nearby places include Butternut (5.9 mi), Glidden (15 mi), Phillips (17 mi), Mercer (25 mi), Lac du Flambeau (26 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023