At a Glance
Median Income
$66,039
$36,875 per capita
Home Value
$207,200
Zillow: $283,079
Median Rent
$840/mo
19.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
226/100K
1,336/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
31.8%
94.7% high school+
Unemployment
4.0%
4.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.7%
13.6% smoking rate
How Viroqua Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Viroqua's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Viroqua a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Viroqua residents earn a median household income of $66,039 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,875. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0% (11% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 828 business establishments, including 63 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Viroqua is $207,200 , 26% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $283,079. Median rent is $840/month, with 19.6% 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 1965.
Safety & Crime
Viroqua reports 226 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 40% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,336/100K.
Education
31.8% of adults in Viroqua hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(6% below the national average).
94.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Viroqua has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C).
Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population4,469
Median Age45.6 yrs
Density989/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans9.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$66,039
Per Capita$36,875
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty4.5%
County GDP$1,540M
Avg Weekly Wage$905
Housing
A+
Home Value$207,200
Rent$840
Ownership67.0%
Zillow$283,079
Housing Units2,165
Rent Burden19.6%
Crime
F
Violent226/100K
Property1,336/100K
Health
Obesity36.7%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking13.6%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death7,508/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Rain38.0 in/yr
Elevation1,246 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+31.8%
High School+94.7%
Graduate+11.3%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 53% / D 45%
Commute19 min
Broadband82.6%
Internet Speed142 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries8
Did You Know?
Viroqua was founded in 1844.
The median home in Viroqua was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is La Crosse Regional (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.416 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 142 Mbps.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.