At a Glance
Median Income
$88,819
$38,420 per capita
Violent Crime
349/100K
2,390/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
30.9%
98.9% high school+
Unemployment
12.8%
2.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.5%
14.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
70°F
319 sunny days/yr
How La Crosse Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows La Crosse's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is La Crosse a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
La Crosse residents earn a median household income of $88,819 , which is 18% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,420. The unemployment rate stands at 12.8% (256% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,212 business establishments, including 669 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
La Crosse reports 349 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 8% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,390/100K.
Education
30.9% of adults in La Crosse hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(8% below the national average).
98.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
La Crosse has 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.
Data Overview
People
Population227
Median Age50.2 yrs
Density49/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans1.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$88,819
Per Capita$38,420
Unemployment12.8%
Poverty2.3%
County GDP$20,939M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,227
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership83.5%
Zillow$325,246
Housing Units78
Rent Burden13.0%
Crime
F
Violent349/100K
Property2,390/100K
Health
Obesity33.5%
Diabetes11.1%
Smoking14.0%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death8,032/100K
Climate
Avg Temp70°F
Sunny Days319/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation145 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+30.9%
High School+98.9%
Graduate+4.4%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 39% / D 60%
Commute18 min
Broadband91.0%
Internet Speed125 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries14
Did You Know?
La Crosse was founded in 1860.
The median home in La Crosse was built in 2001.
The nearest airport is Gainesville Regional (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.520 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
16.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 125 Mbps.
There are 669 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 49 fatal vehicle crashes.
All Countries
