La Crosse County, Wisconsin
Among the top 4% of US counties for lifestyle & connectivity.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade D, better than 21% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade D, better than 18% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 25% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A, better than 91% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade A+, better than 96% of US counties
- top 4% for walkability
- top 7% for sales tax
- bottom 8% for estimated total tax burden
La Crosse County is a county in Wisconsin with about 120,000 residents. It grades A+ for lifestyle & connectivity and D for weather. Standout strengths include walkability, sales tax, and commute time. It rates lower on property tax rate and estimated total tax burden.
Official websiteco.la-crosse.wi.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Harsh winters · Moderate rain · Heavy snow
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Precipitation 4.6 in1.3 in
humid 99%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$69k71st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$46kbetter than 41% of US counties
Home Value$227k75th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$984better than 24% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 21% of US counties
Property Tax Rate1.70%better than 8% of US counties
Income Tax7.73%better than 10% of US counties
Sales Tax5.70%better than 93% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden15.22%better than 8% of US counties
Unemployment3.1%better than 82% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)19°F10th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)74°F32nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation36.4 in35th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall49.8 inbetter than 11% of US counties
Sunny Days216 daysbetter than 28% of US counties
Summer Humidity63°Fbetter than 65% of US counties
Comfortable Days82 daysbetter than 57% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk80.5better than 19% of US counties
Air Quality45 AQIbetter than 35% of US counties
School Quality57.9better than 57% of US counties
Violent Crime795/100kbetter than 49% of US counties
Property Crime1947/100kbetter than 15% of US counties
Community
Population120,21684th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age36.615th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.2038th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9623rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningD+1411th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)88.5%67th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)1.5%44th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)2.2%20th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)4.5%94th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)3.3%49th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time19 minbetter than 86% of US counties
Walkability11.2/20better than 96% of US counties
Airport Distance122 mibetter than 37% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access87.7%better than 77% of US counties
Amenities Nearby9.40better than 84% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 78% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is La Crosse County an affordable place to live?
- La Crosse County is about average in cost. Its cost-of-living index is $46k, better than 41% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in La Crosse County?
- The median home value in La Crosse County is $227k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in La Crosse County?
- Median household income in La Crosse County is $69k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in La Crosse County?
- Median gross rent in La Crosse County is $984 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is La Crosse County safe?
- La Crosse County is about average for safety comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 795/100k (better than 49%). Property crime is 1947/100k.
- What is the weather like in La Crosse County?
- La Crosse County averages 74°F in July and 19°F in January, with 36.4 in of annual precipitation and about 216 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in La Crosse County?
- Public-school quality in La Crosse County is about average, scoring better than 57% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in La Crosse County?
- The average one-way commute in La Crosse County is 19 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)