Eau Claire County

Mission Statement "To provide quality, innovative services that safeguard and enhance the well-being of all our residents." Eau Claire County, created in 1856 from Chippewa County, is named for the city of Eau Claire, which is French for "clear water." Located in northwest Wisconsin and covering 655 square miles, the county seat is Eau Claire. Eau Claire County Government comes under the general jurisdiction of an elected Board of Supervisors. The Board consists of 29 Supervisors, each representing a district of Eau Claire County. The County has 25 departments with approximately 600 employees offering over 150 services to its citizens. Each employee directly impacts the lives of our 103,700 citizens! To apply for employment with Eau Claire County, please visit If you are seeking the official source of information about Eau Claire County, please visit our website at