Washington
LaCrosse is a small town in Washington with a population of 362. Residents earn $31,250 per year, which is 58% below the national average.
Based on current data, LaCrosse receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, a highly educated population, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. LaCrosse stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in LaCrosse is $31,250, 58% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. 10.1% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in LaCrosse is $109,900, 61% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $650 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Educational attainment is solid, with 37.9% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 87.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
LaCrosse experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.1 inches, including 17.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
| English Only | 88.7% |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 11.3% |
| 16% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $31,250 |
| 58% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $21,456 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,241 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $72,863 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.1% |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,243 |
| County GDP | $3,378M |
| Restaurants | 123 |
| Healthcare | 100 |
| Retail | 92 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,918 |
| 41% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.47% |
| Commute Time | 18.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 67.7% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 3.9% |
| Census Median | $109,900 |
| 61% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $650 |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 41.0% |
| Studio | $1,082 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,180 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,472 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,003 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,351 |
| Owner-Occupied | 85.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,918 |
| 41% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.47% |
| Obesity | 29.4% |
| 8% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.3% |
| Heart Disease | 4.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.3% |
| Asthma | 11.9% |
| COPD | 4.7% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 14.5% |
| Depression | 27.6% |
| Mental Distress | 18.2% |
| Physical Distress | 12.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 69.4% |
| Premature Death | 5,805/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 82.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 100 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| FEMA Disasters | 182 |
| Annual Average | 50.1°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 15.1 inches |
| 60% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 17.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 28.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,465 ft (447 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 426/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.7955°N, 117.9178°W |
| County FIPS | 53075 |
Winner: Democrat by 9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 37.9% |
| 12% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 87.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.36 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 426/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.9 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 53.1% |
| Public Libraries | 15 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 100 |
| Restaurants | 123 |
| Retail Stores | 92 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 182 |
| Avg Commute | 18.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 67.7% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 3.9% |