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Chippewa Valley and Northwestern Wisconsin

About Chippewa Falls, WI

The city of Chippewa Falls is called the "Gateway to the Northwoods." The Chippewa Falls area blends small-town living with quality jobs and unsurpassed quality of life. Chippewa Falls was selected as one of the top ten Small Towns in America by "Time" Magazine.

The population is around 14,778 (2021 census) and enjoys top-notch schools, a diverse blend of tourism, high-tech, light industry, and retail employment opportunities, and a lifestyle that is as active as you want to be!

Chippewa County boasts over 300 lakes, hundreds of miles of walking and skiing trails, plenty of sporting activities, and two major music festivals.