Pierce County

MyTownView tracks 8 municipalities in Pierce County, Wisconsin. Browse recent news, meeting transcripts, upcoming events, and more across the county.

8Municipalities
42,584Residents
23Articles
10Meetings (30d)
$73,814Avg. Median Income
$216,375Avg. Home Value

Recent News

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Apr 18NWS reporting a tornado in Osseo and Black River FallsRiver FallsApr 18Wolf River falls to 15 feet, but Shiocton evacuation remainsRiver FallsMar 26Meet the candidates in the Green Bay City Council District 2 electionBay CityMar 11Meet the candidates in the Green Bay City Council District 12 electionBay CityMar 10Meet the candidates in the Green Bay City Council District 5 electionBay CityMar 10Meet the candidates in the Green Bay City Council District 8 electionBay CityFeb 17Green Bay City Council, Brown County Board races narrowed in primaryBay CityFeb 6Meet the candidates in the Green Bay City Council District 10 primaryBay CityFeb 6Meet the candidates in the Green Bay City Council District 9 primaryBay CityFeb 5Meet the candidates in the Green Bay City Council District 6 primaryBay CityFeb 4Meet the candidates in the Green Bay City Council District 4 primaryBay CityFeb 3Meet the candidates for Green Bay City Council District 1 primaryBay CityJan 24Green Bay City Council candidate booted from ballot due to paperwork snafuBay CityJan 22Green Bay City Council awards bid to 8Pine to build Leicht Park pavilionBay CityDec 17Green Bay City Council condemns racist video, celebrates Somali community with unanimous resolutionBay City

Meetings

10

Upcoming

Apr 28City CouncilRiver FallsAgenda

Recent

Apr 21City CouncilRiver FallsAgendaApr 20Utility Advisory BoardRiver FallsAgendaApr 15Park and Recreation Advisory BoardRiver FallsAgendaApr 15Historic Preservation CommissionRiver FallsAgendaApr 14City CouncilRiver FallsAgendaApr 14Business Improvement District BoardRiver FallsAgendaApr 8Plan CommissionRiver FallsAgendaApr 8River Falls Housing AuthorityRiver FallsAgenda

Rankings in Pierce County

Fastest Growing Cities

Growth
#CityPopulation Change
1PrescottPierce+2.9%
2Spring ValleyPierce+2.4%
3River FallsPierce+2.3%
4EllsworthPierce+0.8%
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey

Safest Cities

Safety
#CityCrimes per 1,000
1Spring ValleyPierce4.7 total crimes per 1k
2PrescottPierce5.8 total crimes per 1k
3River FallsPierce6.3 total crimes per 1k
4EllsworthPierce8.1 total crimes per 1k
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Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer

Lowest Property Taxes

Finances
#CityEffective Tax Rate
1PrescottPierce1.17%
2River FallsPierce2.00%
3Spring ValleyPierce2.08%
4EllsworthPierce2.10%
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Source: Wisconsin DOR tax roll records

Best Fiscal Health

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Finances
#CityFiscal Health Score
1PrescottPierce75 / 100
2River FallsPierce43 / 100
3Spring ValleyPierce40 / 100
4EllsworthPierce39 / 100
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Source: WI DOR municipal financial reports & WRS

Municipalities

Bay City

Pop. 327Income $57,857Homes $116,400
Village (President-Trustee)

Ellsworth

Pop. 3,349Income $87,857Homes $262,200
Village (President-Trustee)

Elmwood

Pop. 629Income $61,563Homes $172,000
Village (President-Trustee)

Maiden Rock

Pop. 85Income $89,375Homes $178,600
Village (President-Trustee)

Plum City

Pop. 541Income $66,071Homes $168,400
Village (President-Trustee)

Prescott

Pop. 4,503Income $74,412Homes $306,900
City (Mayor-Council)

River Falls

Pop. 16,719Income $83,627Homes $327,600
City (Mayor-Council)

Spring Valley

Pop. 1,290Income $69,750Homes $198,900
Village (President-Trustee)