At a Glance
Median Income
$84,898
$50,428 per capita
Home Value
$279,100
Zillow: $352,326
Median Rent
$1,096/mo
25.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
53/100K
2,773/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
41.4%
98.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
3.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.3%
11.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
260 sunny days/yr
How Onalaska Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Onalaska's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Onalaska a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Onalaska residents earn a median household income of $84,898 , which is 13% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $50,428. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,551 business establishments, including 350 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Onalaska is $279,100 , 1% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $352,326. Median rent is $1,096/month, with 25.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1990.
Safety & Crime
Onalaska reports 53 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 86% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,773/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
41.4% of adults in Onalaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(23% above the national average).
98.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Onalaska has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population18,909
Median Age40.3 yrs
Density1,782/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$84,898
Per Capita$50,428
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty3.9%
County GDP$9,934M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,124
Housing
A+
Home Value$279,100
Rent$1,096
Ownership63.0%
Zillow$352,326
Housing Units8,528
Rent Burden25.7%
Crime
F
Violent53/100K
Property2,773/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault32/100K
Burglary127/100K
Health
Obesity36.3%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking11.5%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death6,575/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain35.2 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation743 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+41.4%
High School+98.6%
Graduate+15.5%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 45% / D 54%
Commute18 min
Broadband88.2%
Internet Speed166 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries8
Did You Know?
Onalaska was founded in 1851.
The median home in Onalaska was built in 1990.
The nearest airport is La Crosse Regional (3 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.458 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 166 Mbps.
There are 350 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
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