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La Crosse, KS
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La Crosse, KS
At a Glance
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)
Is La Crosse a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
La Crosse residents earn a median household income of $50,872 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,701. The unemployment rate stands at 0.2% (94% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 116 business establishments, including 4 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in La Crosse is $82,800 , 71% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $95,975. Median rent is $744/month, with 27.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1956.
Safety & Crime
La Crosse reports 269 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 29% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,093/100K.
Education
28.0% of adults in La Crosse hold a bachelor's degree or higher (17% below the national average). 86.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
La Crosse has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.