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La Crosse, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · La Crosse County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
51,791
Population
2,386/sq mi density
$53,803
Median Income
$34,356 per capita
$196,600
Home Value
$273,344 Zillow
$977
Median Rent
29.9% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
260 sunny days/yr
236
Violent Crime/100K
3,586 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$53,803 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$196,600 home value, $977/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
236 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
34.8% bachelor's degree or higher
La Crosse experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.5 inches. The area receives 54.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 45.6°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 633 ft (193 m) |
| Area | 22.5 sq mi (58.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,386/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.8247°N, 91.2246°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | La Crosse County County |
| Nearest Airport | La Crosse Regional (LSE) 4 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 96.1% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0478 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.1 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 80.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 16.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 92.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°F (-9°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| March | 33°F (1°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.4 in |
La Crosse has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 16°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (0.9").