La Crescent, MN
Livability
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Bikeability
2/10
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Walkability
2/10
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Transit
2/10
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Commute
8/10
home
Housing
6/10
visibility
Safety
9/10
local_library
Schools
7/10
local_airport
Airports
1/10
school
Colleges
7/10
accessibility
Hospitals
6/10
- directions_bike Bikeability
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Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
- directions_run Walkability
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Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
- directions_car Commute
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Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
- directions_bus Transit
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Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
- home Housing
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Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
- visibility Safety
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Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
- local_airport Airports
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Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
- accessibility Hospitals
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Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
- school Colleges
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Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
- local_library Schools
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Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.
Residents
Population
5,266
332.4M (US)
Median Age
45.5 yr
39 yr (US)
Family Households
61.7%
64% (US)
College-Educated
35.7%
35% (US)
Economy
Median Income
$82,109
$79K (US)
Above Poverty
93.1%
88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi
29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.9%
13% (US)
Housing
Median Home
$244,500
$303K (US)
Median Expenses
$618
$612 (US)
Median Rent
$868
$1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
81.3%
58% (US)
Crime
Violent Crime Score
Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.
How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places
Houston County
1
La Crosse-Onalaska Metro Area
2
Minnesota
3
Property Crime Score
Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.
How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places
Houston County
1
La Crosse-Onalaska Metro Area
4
Minnesota
4
Climate
| Month | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | Temp (°F) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1 | 10 | 16 |
| Feb | 1 | 9 | 21 |
| Mar | 2 | 7 | 33 |
| Apr | 4 | 2 | 47 |
| May | 4 | 0 | 58 |
| Jun | 5 | 0 | 68 |
| Jul | 4 | 0 | 72 |
| Aug | 4 | 0 | 70 |
| Sep | 4 | 0 | 61 |
| Oct | 2 | 0 | 49 |
| Nov | 2 | 3 | 35 |
| Dec | 1 | 11 | 21 |
Hazards
Inland Flood Risk
Tornado Risk
Politics
Historical Voting Patterns
This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 46% of residents leaning left and 47% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.
Liberal (47%) (48%) Conservative2016 Presidential Election Results
Donald Trump 51%Related Legislative Districts
Congressional District 1, MN State Senate District 26, MN State House District 26B, MNSchools
La Crescent Montessori & Stem Acad
<1 miles, W
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3.7
La Crescent-Hokah Elementary
<1 miles, SW
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3.2
La Crescent Sec Montessori/Stem
<1 miles, SW
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3.2
La Crescent-Hokah Middle School
1 miles, SW
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3.7
Colleges
Western Technical College
3 miles, SE
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1.9
Viterbo University
4 miles, SE
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2.8
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
4 miles, SE
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3.2
The Salon Professional Academy-Onalaska
6 miles, E
Hospitals
Mayo Clinic Health System-Franciscan Medical Center Inc
4 miles, SE
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5
Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center
4 miles, SE
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4.1
Winona Health Services
21 miles, NW
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4.1
Airports
La Crosse Regional Airport
4 miles, NE
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1
Rochester International Airport
60 miles, NW
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1
Chippewa Valley Regional Airport
72 miles, N
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1
Dubuque Regional Airport
103 miles, S
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1