At a Glance
Median Income
$31,250
$21,456 per capita
Home Value
$109,900
Zillow: $223,063
Median Rent
$650/mo
41.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
37.9%
87.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
10.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.4%
10.4% smoking rate
How LaCrosse Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows LaCrosse's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is LaCrosse a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
LaCrosse residents earn a median household income of $31,250 , which is 58% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,456. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,243 business establishments, including 123 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in LaCrosse is $109,900 , 61% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $223,063. Median rent is $650/month, with 41.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1955.
Education
37.9% of adults in LaCrosse hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(12% above the national average).
87.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
LaCrosse has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 20.
Data Overview
People
Population362
Median Age56.0 yrs
Density426/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born5.2%
Veterans4.6%
Economy
B
Median Income$31,250
Per Capita$21,456
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty10.1%
County GDP$3,378M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,241
Housing
A+
Home Value$109,900
Rent$650
Ownership85.4%
Zillow$223,063
Housing Units258
Rent Burden41.0%
Health
Obesity29.4%
Diabetes7.3%
Smoking10.4%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death5,805/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain15.1 in/yr
AQI20 (Good)
Elevation1,465 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+37.9%
High School+87.6%
Graduate+3.0%
School Score6.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 53%
Commute19 min
Broadband53.1%
Internet Speed45 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries15
Did You Know?
LaCrosse was founded in 1888.
The median home in LaCrosse was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is Pullman/Moscow Regional (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.528 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
40.1% of the population has a disability.
There are 123 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.