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La Crosse, FL
Full City Profile · Florida · Alachua County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
227
Population
49/sq mi density
$88,819
Median Income
$38,420 per capita
70°F
Avg Temperature
319 sunny days/yr
349
Violent Crime/100K
2,390 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$88,819 median income, 12.8% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
349 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.5 / 5.0
30.9% bachelor's degree or higher
La Crosse enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 319 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
55°F Jan (13°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 69.5°F |
| 29% above US avg | |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 319 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 145 ft (44 m) |
| Area | 4.5 sq mi (11.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 49/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.8501°N, 82.4026°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Alachua County County |
| Nearest Airport | Gainesville Regional (GNV) 14 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0382 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 6.6 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 90.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 34.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 81.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | No Rating |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 55°F (13°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 4.0 in | |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 6.7 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 7.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 8.1 in | Wettest |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 5.0 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 56°F (13°C) | 3.0 in |
La Crosse has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 55°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (8.1") and October the driest (2.2").