La Crosse-Onalaska Metro Area, WI-MN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 7/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
169,945 332.4M (US)
Median Age
38.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
57.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
33.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$71,009 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
88.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
13.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$235,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$620 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$844 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
63.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Wisconsin
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Wisconsin
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 10 16
Feb 1 8 21
Mar 2 6 33
Apr 3 1 47
May 4 0 57
Jun 4 0 67
Jul 4 0 71
Aug 4 0 69
Sep 4 0 61
Oct 2 0 48
Nov 2 3 34
Dec 1 11 20

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 53% of residents leaning left and 42% leaning right.

Liberal (54%) (42%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 45%
Hillary Clinton 49%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 3, WI State Senate District 32, WI Assembly District 96, WI
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Schools

Coon Valley Elementary
5 miles, E • 3.2 star
Southern Bluffs Elementary
6 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Stoddard Elementary
6 miles, W • 3.7 star
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Colleges

Viterbo University
10 miles, N • 2.8 star
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
10 miles, N • 3.2 star
Western Technical College
11 miles, N • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center
10 miles, NW • 4.1 star
Vernon Memorial Hospital
15 miles, SE • 4.1 star
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Airports

La Crosse Regional Airport
14 miles, N • 1 star
Rochester International Airport
71 miles, NW • 1 star
Chippewa Valley Regional Airport
83 miles, N • 1 star
Dubuque Regional Airport
92 miles, S • 1 star
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