5 Local Neighborhood Numbers

V1 Staff, photos by Andrea Paulseth |

A lil' South Side Eau Claire neighborliness.
A lil' South Side Eau Claire neighborliness.

Take a quick look at some local statistics* exposing how we feel about own neighborhoods and our neighbors!

75%

75% of Eau Claire residents say their neighborhood is an excellent or good place to live. Not bad at all. But what is the other 25% looking to change or add? Here are ten great ideas.

95%

A whopping 95% of Eau Claire residents say their neighborhood is safe during the day. Not surprising considering the area is somewhat famous for its safety.

37%

Only 37% of Eau Claire residents talk or visit with neighbors at least a few times a week. This isn't great. We can do better – and we should. Start here.

18

The number of officially designated neighborhood associations in the city of Eau Claire. Do you live in one of these neighborhoods? Find out.

5

Eau Claire originally had five neighborhood associations: Historic Randall Park, Mt. Washington, North River Fronts, North Side Hill, and Third Ward. Here's how you can start your own.

Check out a few more local and national neighborhood statistics in Volume One's new Rebuilding Our Neighborhoods issue.

*Sources: City of Eau Claire; National Citizen Survey of Eau Claire (2012)