Eau Claire County Email Format
Government AdministrationWisconsin, United States201-500 Employees
Eau Claire County is a government administration located in northwest Wisconsin. Established in 1856 after splitting from Chippewa County, it serves as the local government for a 655-square-mile region with Eau Claire as the county seat. The county operates under an elected Board of Supervisors, which comprises 29 members, and it is organized into 25 departments offering more than 150 services to residents. The county serves about 103,700 people and pursues a mission to provide quality, innovative services that safeguard and enhance the well-being of all residents. In December 2025, Eau Claire County's Department of Human Services launched the High Acuity Foster Home Initiative to support local children with complex needs. In 2024, the county launched a GIS dashboard to enhance emergency preparedness with real-time alerts and weather updates.