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La Crosse, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Mecklenburg County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
530 Population 434/sq mi density
$35,938 Median Income $16,957 per capita
$105,000 Home Value $165,020 Zillow
$966 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$35,938 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$105,000 home value, $966/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.9% bachelor's degree or higher
La Crosse enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average60.3°F
12% above US avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation479 ft (146 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.2 km²)
Population Density434/sq mi
Coordinates36.7014°N, 78.0945°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyMecklenburg County County
Nearest AirportHalifax/Northampton Regional (RZZ)
36 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.5"
15% above US avg
Wettest Month (Aug) 4.21"
Driest Month (Apr) 3.07"

Air Quality

AQI Median35.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score54.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability80.2 / 100
Community Resilience29.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Moderate
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively High
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

36 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M3.0 on May 6, 2025.

Aug 23, 2011 11 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia M5.8 135 km
Aug 25, 2011 8 km SW of Mineral, Virginia M4.5 139 km
Aug 24, 2011 11 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia M4.2 136 km
Oct 21, 1998 13 km S of Dillwyn, Virginia M3.8 86 km
Mar 15, 1991 7 km NNW of Goochland, Virginia M3.8 117 km
May 5, 2003 Virginia M3.6 104 km
Aug 24, 2011 16 km NNW of Goochland, Virginia M3.4 126 km
Sep 1, 2011 7 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia M3.4 140 km
Sep 22, 2001 5 km E of Pantops, Virginia M3.2 150 km
May 22, 2014 15 km ENE of Cumberland, Virginia M3.1 92 km
Jan 30, 2012 9 km SSE of Louisa, Virginia M3.1 139 km
Oct 2, 2010 10 km NNW of Ashland, Virginia M3.0 138 km
Mar 26, 2012 13 km S of Louisa, Virginia M3.0 134 km
Oct 12, 2011 9 km S of Louisa, Virginia M3.0 138 km
May 6, 2025 8 km S of Dillwyn, Virginia M3.0 91 km
Aug 3, 1995 13 km N of Williamsburg, Virginia M2.9 146 km
Aug 23, 2011 9 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia M2.8 137 km
Mar 15, 2015 6 km SW of Mineral, Virginia M2.8 141 km
Jan 14, 2025 1 km NNE of Wyndham, Virginia M2.8 120 km
Aug 29, 2011 10 km S of Louisa, Virginia M2.7 138 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

14 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Dorian (2019, Cat 2).

Year Name Category Closest
2019 Dorian Category 2 280 km
2018 Florence Category 2 272 km
2016 Matthew Category 1 292 km
2014 Arthur Category 2 245 km
2011 Irene Category 1 199 km
2005 Ophelia Category 1 289 km
2004 Alex Category 2 296 km
2003 Isabel Category 2 35 km
1999 Floyd Category 1 161 km
1998 Bonnie Category 2 208 km
1996 Bertha Category 2 194 km
1996 Fran Category 2 176 km
1986 Charley Category 1 203 km
1985 Gloria Category 2 269 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

250 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 13 fatalities, 429 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 6, 1993 EF4 81 km 4
Sep 27, 2024 EF3 85 km 0
Jul 19, 2023 EF3 80 km 0
Feb 24, 2016 EF3 90 km 1
May 4, 1990 EF3 73 km 0
Oct 14, 1986 EF3 30 km 0
May 8, 1984 EF3 97 km 0
May 8, 1984 EF3 83 km 0
May 22, 1983 EF3 44 km 0
Apr 19, 1978 EF3 51 km 0
Mar 24, 1969 EF3 63 km 1
Aug 4, 2020 EF2 99 km 0
Nov 2, 2018 EF2 68 km 0
Oct 11, 2018 EF2 63 km 0
Sep 17, 2018 EF2 89 km 1
Feb 24, 2016 EF2 56 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF2 90 km 1
Apr 16, 2011 EF2 47 km 0
Apr 16, 2011 EF2 86 km 0
Oct 27, 2010 EF2 71 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

6 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: OLD STAGE ROAD (2,238 ac, 2008).

Year Name Acres Distance
2008 OLD STAGE ROAD 2,238 60 km
2008 LYNCH ROAD 1,824 55 km
2008 POCAHONTAS ROAD 1,146 42 km
2008 SYCAMORE SHORES 1,044 68 km
2008 HIGHWAY 1 766 71 km
2017 VAGDR FY17 RX DGIF SUPPORT 674 93 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 3.5 in Coldest
February 40°F (5°C) 3.5 in
March 48°F (9°C) 3.9 in
April 57°F (14°C) 3.1 in Driest
May 65°F (18°C) 3.9 in
June 73°F (23°C) 3.7 in
July 81°F (27°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 4.2 in Wettest
September 70°F (21°C) 3.5 in
October 58°F (15°C) 3.5 in
November 49°F (10°C) 3.4 in
December 41°F (5°C) 3.3 in

La Crosse has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 40°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.2") and April the driest (3.1").

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