Eau Claire: Community & Culture
Community life in Eau Claire is shaped by 1 library, 23 congregations, and 13 cultural organizations.
- 0.3 congregations per 1,000 residents (vs Wisconsin 0.6/1K).
- 1.8 cultural orgs per 10K residents (vs Wisconsin 2.3/10K).
Libraries & Learning
| Nearest Library · Name | L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 400 Eau Claire St. |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (715) 839-5001 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 54701 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 2914 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Faith & Tradition
Houses of worship counted via OpenStreetMap + IRS 990 nonprofit registry. Reflects active congregations, not historical churches.
Organizations (20)
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LIONS CLUBS
MASONIC ANGEL FOUNDATION INC
VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF WISCONSIN
EAU CLAIRE LODGE NO 1408 LOYAL ORDER OF MOOSE
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY
AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LIONS CLUB
KIWANIS INTERNATIONAL INC
AMERICAN LEGION
VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF WISCONSIN
ROTARY INTERNATIONAL
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LIONS CLUBS
KIWANIS INTERNATIONAL INC
KIWANIS INTERNATIONAL INC
EAU CLAIRE MASONIC BOARD OF TRUSTEE LTD
BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
| Churches · Total count | 23 |
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Sources: IRS Exempt Organizations · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Arts & Culture
Cultural organizations: museums, performing-arts venues, and arts nonprofits.
Listings (20)
Anderson, Brady and Waldermar Ager House
Barber, James, House
Barnes Block
Barron, Martin Van Buren, House
Borton, Einar and Alice, House
Brice, Orlando, House
Carson Park Baseball Stadium
Chamberlin, Clarence, House
Chambers, Pearl and Eva, House
Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railroad Depot
Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis, and Omaha Railway Bridge
Christ Church Cathedral and Parish House
City Hall
Cobblestone House
Community House, First Congregational Church
Confluence Commercial Historic District
Drummond Business Block
Drummond, David, House
Eau Claire High School
Eau Claire Masonic Temple
| Arts Organizations · Total count | 5 |
|---|---|
| Cultural Orgs · Total count | 13 |
Sources: IRS BMF keyword · IRS EO BMF · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Civic Organizations
Fraternal orders, service clubs, and civic-engagement organizations (Rotary, Lions, Elks, etc.).
Organizations (7)
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF NORTHWESTERN WISCONSIN INC
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA
UNITED WAY OF THE GREATER CHIPPEWA VALLEY INC
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY INTERNATIONAL INC
UNITED WAY OF THE GREATER CHIPPEWA VALLEY ENDOWMENT CORPORATION
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF THE GREATER CHIPPEWA VALLEY INC
NATIONAL EXCHANGE CLUB
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | GREATER EAU CLAIRE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE |
|---|---|
| Community Organizations · Total | 481 |
| Community Resource Links · Food Assistance | https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/retailer-locator?location=Eau Claire+WI |
| Community Resource Links · Legal Aid | https://www.lsc.gov/about-lsc/what-legal-aid/get-legal-help?zip=54701 |
| Community Resource Links · Senior Services | https://eldercare.acl.gov/Public/Index.aspx?zip=54701 |
| Community Resource Links · Job Centers | https://www.careeronestop.org/LocalHelp/AmericanJobCenters/find-american-jo… |
| Community Resource Links · Substance Abuse | https://findtreatment.gov/?zip=54701 |
| Community Resource Links · Housing Assistance | https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/housing/sfh/hcc?searchZip=54701 |
Sources: IRS EO BMF · IRS EO BMF — full extraction by NTEE category · Federal agency locator URLs · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Dining & Nightlife
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 57 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 33 |
| Dining Scene · Bars | 53 |
| Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 10 |
| Craft Beverages · Breweries · Total count | 1 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722 · OSM Overpass — craft=brewery/winery
Attractions
Notable nearby attractions and visitor destinations from federal/state tourism data.
Nearby (15)
Children’s Museum of Eau Claire
Chippewa Valley Historical Museum
Paul Bunyan Logging Camp Museum
Chaos Waterpark
Chaos Waterpark
Cook Rutledge Mansion
Chippewa Falls Museum of Industry and Technology
Irvine Zoo
Fall Creek Museum
Fall Creek Public Library
Clear Creek Museum
Colfax Railroad Museum
The Dells Mill and Museum
Downsville Community Museum
Dunn County Historical Society
Attractions (3)
Children’s Museum of Eau Claire
Chippewa Valley Historical Museum
Paul Bunyan Logging Camp Museum
Other
Organizations (2)
CHIPPEWA VALLEY CHAPTER OF SPAAMFAA INC
EAU CLAIRE COUNTY VETERANS TRIBUTE FOUNDATION
Clubs (4)
EAU CLAIRE ROD AND GUN CLUB
EAU CLAIRE ROD AND GUN CLUB FOUNDATION INC
EAU CLAIRE NATL RIFLE CLUB
HMONG NATIONAL GOLF CLUB
Stations (8)
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| Community Engagement · Orgs Per 1000 Residents | 6.80 |
|---|---|
| Community Engagement · Churches Per 1000 Residents | 30.0% |
| Community Engagement · Engagement Level | engaged |
| Community Engagement · Total Orgs | 481 |
| Homelessness · State homelessness rate per 10K | 8.57 |
| Homelessness · Estimated homeless population | 60 |
| Homelessness · Year | 2024 |
| Environmental Orgs · Total count | 9 |
| Mentoring Orgs · Total count | 2 |
| Recovery Orgs · Total count | 5 |
| Senior Services · Total count | 4 |
| Youth Sports · Total count | 54 |
| Youth Sports · Total In Area | 54 |
Sources: HUD AHAR 2024 PIT Counts — state rate applied · IRS BMF NTEE C/D · IRS BMF keyword · IRS BMF keyword search · IRS BMF NTEE code match, city=Eau Claire