The Town FilesLa Crosse County, Wisconsin
120,488 people. The median home is worth $257,000 (typical Wisconsin town: $256,000) and the median household earns $73,013.
Towns in La Crosse County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Crosse | 52,680 | $210,100 | $55,866 | 30.5 |
| Onalaska | 18,803 | $288,900 | $85,867 | 40.7 |
| Holmen | 10,661 | $285,900 | $79,899 | 37.6 |
| Onalaska | 5,835 | $320,100 | $106,700 | 43.5 |
| West Salem | 5,277 | $277,100 | $97,019 | 40.6 |
| Shelby | 4,804 | $301,200 | $110,341 | 51.9 |
| Holland | 4,530 | $374,400 | $119,609 | 43.1 |
| Campbell | 4,284 | $207,100 | $60,202 | 48.2 |
| French Island | 4,284 | $207,100 | $60,202 | 48.2 |
People and housing
| La Crosse County | Typical Wisconsin town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $257,000 | $256,000 |
| Median rent | $1,059 | $951 |
| Median household income | $73,013 | $82,217 |
| Median age | 37.5 | 45.1 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 36.5% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.4% | 7.2% |
Jobs and pay
69,521 jobs in 2024, average pay $58,448 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 727 storm events in La Crosse County from 1996 to 2026, with 7 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
La Crosse County has been included in 18 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 4, 2020 | Biological | DR-4520: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3454: Covid-19 |
| August 27, 2019 | Flood | DR-4459: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| October 18, 2018 | Flood | DR-4402: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, And Landslides |
| October 7, 2017 | Severe Storm | DR-4343: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mud |
| October 20, 2016 | Flood | DR-4288: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).