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La Crosse, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · Starke County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
640
Population
1,123/sq mi density
$63,500
Median Income
$24,973 per capita
$125,000
Home Value
$214,555 Zillow
$1,047
Median Rent
32.5% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
397
Violent Crime/100K
3,121 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$63,500 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$125,000 home value, $1,047/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
397 violent crimes/100K (5% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.6% bachelor's degree or higher
La Crosse experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.5 inches. The area receives 33.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 49.4°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 676 ft (206 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,123/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.3178°N, 86.8898°W |
| Timezone | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| County | Starke County County |
| Nearest Airport | Porter County Regional (VPZ) 11 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 24.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 41.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 73.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1954 | MICHIGAN CITY, IN (LAKE MICHIGAN) | Avalanche | 3.0 m | 7 | 43 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 53°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.6 in |
La Crosse has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 23°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (1.5").