Pros and Cons of Living in Chippewa Falls

Chippewa Falls' core trade-off pairs a genuine heritage-business-and-tech-jobs identity and favorable crime data against an above-Wisconsin-average property tax rate.

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Pro: a real, still-operating 1867 brewing heritage

Leinenkugel's, the seventh-oldest brewery in the US and the oldest business in Chippewa Falls, remains directly headquartered and brewing in the city after nearly 160 years.

Pro: a real, modern tech-and-manufacturing job market

HPE's Cray-legacy Global Center of Excellence employs 600+ locally with a real $200 million+ regional economic impact, alongside a diversified base of other manufacturing employers.

Pro: a genuinely favorable crime comparison

Chippewa Falls' crime rate runs near the national average and noticeably below the average for similarly sized US communities -- a real, positive distinguishing factor within this batch.

Con: an above-Wisconsin-average property tax rate

Chippewa Falls' 1.41%-1.54% effective property tax rate runs above the already-elevated 1.32% Wisconsin statewide average.

Key takeaways

Pro: Leinenkugel's real, still-operating 1867 brewing heritage as the city's oldest business.
Pro: HPE's real, modern Cray-legacy tech operation and a diversified manufacturing base.
Pro: a crime rate noticeably below the average for similarly sized US communities.
Con: a 1.41%-1.54% effective property tax rate above the Wisconsin statewide average.

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Last reviewed: 2026-08-27. Independent research; not financial, tax, or legal advice -- confirm current figures with a local professional before making a decision.