At a Glance
Median Income
$82,109
$42,359 per capita
Home Value
$244,500
Zillow: $347,959
Median Rent
$1,059/mo
28.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
40/100K
462/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
35.7%
92.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
2.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.4%
12.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
260 sunny days/yr
How La Crescent Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows La Crescent's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is La Crescent a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
La Crescent residents earn a median household income of $82,109 , which is 9% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $42,359. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.2% 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 La Crescent is $244,500 , 13% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $347,959. Median rent is $1,059/month, with 28.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.
Safety & Crime
La Crescent reports 40 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 89% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 462/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
35.7% of adults in La Crescent hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(6% above the national average).
92.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
La Crescent has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population5,266
Median Age45.5 yrs
Density1,567/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$82,109
Per Capita$42,359
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty2.2%
County GDP$9,934M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,124
Housing
A+
Home Value$244,500
Rent$1,059
Ownership88.1%
Zillow$347,959
Housing Units2,549
Rent Burden28.0%
Crime
F
Violent40/100K
Property462/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault40/100K
Burglary60/100K
Health
Obesity32.4%
Diabetes7.7%
Smoking12.7%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death6,575/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain37.6 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation682 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+35.7%
High School+92.3%
Graduate+7.0%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 45% / D 54%
Commute19 min
Broadband92.0%
Internet Speed166 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries8
Did You Know?
La Crescent was founded in 1851.
The median home in La Crescent was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is La Crosse Regional (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.458 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.3% 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.
All Countries
