Families First, Safety First

Eau Claire was ranked in top 25 safest cities in United States to live

Story by Gabbie Henn, Staff PhotographerNovember 21, 2018Leave a Comment

More stories from Gabbie Henn

Sculpting the city of Eau Claire
May 14, 2019
The+warmth+of+the+sunset+gleamed+over+the+church+as+the+cold+night+came+upon+the+city.+

Photo by Gabbie Henn

The warmth of the sunset gleamed over the church as the cold night came upon the city.

web_eauclairesafe_henn
Gallery|18 Photos
Photo by Gabbie Henn
Eau Claire's popular downtown continues off Madison street with various shops and restaurants, such as Stella Blues.

Eau Claire was ranked one of the safest cities for families in the United States. According to SecurityChoice.com, Eau Claire was ranked No. 18 out of 358 U.S. cities. Other Wisconsin cities include Appleton (8th), Fond du Lac (16th), Oshkosh (21st), Sheboygan (23rd) and Wausau (6th). The website cited low vehicle theft and burglaries as well as the presence of UW-Eau Claire and Chippewa Valley Technical College as contributing factors to the city’s ranking. Eau Claire has low crime rates and theft as well.

Henn can be reached at [email protected].