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French Island, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · La Crosse County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
4,235 Population 2,097/sq mi density
$59,462 Median Income $36,385 per capita
$198,200 Home Value $273,344 Zillow
$983 Median Rent 24.0% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
198 Violent Crime/100K 2,952 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$59,462 median income, 7.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$198,200 home value, $983/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
198 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.8% bachelor's degree or higher

French Island, WI

At a Glance

Median Income
$59,462
21% below
$36,385 per capita
Home Value
$198,200
30% below
Zillow: $273,344
Median Rent
$983/mo
15% below
24.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
198/100K
48% below
2,952/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.8%
20% below
97.8% high school+
Unemployment
7.0%
94% above
6.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.0%
28% above
16.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
260 sunny days/yr

How French Island Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows French Island's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
79%
Home Value
70%
Rent
85%
Poverty
48%
Bachelor's
80%
Unemployment
194%
Crime
52%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is French Island a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

French Island residents earn a median household income of $59,462 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,385. The unemployment rate stands at 7.0% (94% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,551 business establishments, including 350 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in French Island is $198,200 , 30% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $273,344. Median rent is $983/month, with 24.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.

Safety & Crime

French Island reports 198 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 48% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,952/100K.

Education

26.8% of adults in French Island hold a bachelor's degree or higher (20% below the national average). 97.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

French Island has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population4,235
Median Age47.3 yrs
Density2,097/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.4%

Economy

B
Median Income$59,462
Per Capita$36,385
Unemployment7.0%
Poverty6.0%
County GDP$9,934M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,124

Housing

A+
Home Value$198,200
Rent$983
Ownership76.6%
Zillow$273,344
Housing Units2,083
Rent Burden24.0%

Crime

F
Violent198/100K
Property2,952/100K

Health

Obesity41.0%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking16.2%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death6,575/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain35.2 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation653 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.8%
High School+97.8%
Graduate+9.9%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 45% / D 54%
Commute16 min
Broadband92.4%
Internet Speed166 Mbps
EV Stations19
Libraries8

Did You Know?

The median home in French Island was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is La Crosse Regional (1 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.458 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
8.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 166 Mbps.
There are 350 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.