At a Glance
Median Income
$50,872
$38,701 per capita
Home Value
$82,800
Zillow: $101,559
Median Rent
$744/mo
27.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
28.0%
86.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.3%
6.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.8%
16.9% smoking rate
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?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 0.3% (92% 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 $101,559. 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 26.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,081
Median Age49.1 yrs
Density1,039/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born2.7%
Veterans11.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$50,872
Per Capita$38,701
Unemployment0.3%
Poverty6.0%
County GDP$196M
Avg Weekly Wage$852
Housing
A+
Home Value$82,800
Rent$744
Ownership72.1%
Zillow$101,559
Housing Units654
Rent Burden27.1%
Health
Obesity38.8%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking16.9%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death17,778/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain26.5 in/yr
Elevation2,058 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+28.0%
High School+86.3%
Graduate+5.4%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 82% / D 16%
Commute15 min
Broadband89.4%
Internet Speed104 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries4
Did You Know?
La Crosse was founded in 1876.
The median home in La Crosse was built in 1956.
The nearest airport is Hays Regional (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.483 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 104 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.