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Living in La Crosse

La Crosse is a city in the United States. There were 827 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026. In July 2026, median gross rent was US$1,010 per month and the median home value was US$210,100. In July 2026, La Crosse had a population of 51,356.

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to La Crosse?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in La Crosse.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Owner occupation was 46.1%, and the vacancy rate was 5.9% in July 2026. 47.2% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026.

What recurs every month5 published recurring costs, € per month
La Crosse recurring monthly costs, € per month€1586Private kindergarten€198Utilities, 85 m² flat€65Internet, 60 Mbps€37Mobile plan, 10 GB€30Transport pass€ / month

Supplemental estimate lane; these items are not official statistics.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited65.3 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Numbeo - Cost of Living in La Crosse (Wayback Machine capture 20240527065609)22Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Private kindergarten, monthly1,586 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Numbeo - Cost of Living in La Crosse (Wayback Machine capture 20240527065609)22Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Mobile plan, 10 GB37.44 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Numbeo - Cost of Living in La Crosse (Wayback Machine capture 20240527065609)22Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Monthly transport pass30.47 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Numbeo - Cost of Living in La Crosse (Wayback Machine capture 20240527065609)22Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Basic utilities, 85 m² home198.4 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Numbeo - Cost of Living in La Crosse (Wayback Machine capture 20240527065609)22Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
G02 Median Gross Rent Usd$1,010/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent47.15 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G02 Vacancy Rate Pct5.9 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Property crime per 100,000 residents3,586 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics8Official
Median monthly rent887.8 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables21Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Safety City Property Crime Count1,758 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)9Official

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

2.7% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 1,365 people of 50,784 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Median household income was US$55,866 a year in July 2026.

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in La Crosse is 3.7%. Of 2,065 cities with data, 1,200 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in United States per band1200 cities: 0% to under 5%12000–5La Crosse 3.7%742 cities: 5% to under 10%7425–1095 cities: 10% to under 15%9510–1525 cities: 15% to under 20%2515–202 cities: 20% to under 25%220–251 city: 25% to under 30%125–30

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
G03 Median Household Income Usd55,866 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Broadband Cable Fiber Dsl Pct75.48 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Broadband Subscription Pct88.35 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Internet Without Subscription Pct3.83 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 No Internet Pct7.64 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Satellite Internet Pct4.23 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Median gross salary2,129 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)20Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)3,411 EUR/month31 Dec 2025www.bls.gov19Official
Unemployment rate3.68 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables21Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to La Crosse. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

Job Search
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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in La Crosse. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
G07 High School Or Higher Share Pct96.06 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Schools28 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count12Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · school district
G07 School Enrollment Share Pct34.42 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
G06 Mental Health Provider Ratio20 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio11Official
Physicians per 100,000 residents827 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio11Official
G06 Preventable Hospitalization Rate1,635 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio11Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in La Crosse when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesLa Crosse highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with La Crosse highlighted5,457Philadelphia5,442Houston5,218San Antonio4,103La Crosse4,012Chicago4,010Dallas3,709Austin3,158Fort Worth3,125Phoenix3,039New York2,212Los Angeles2,082San Diegorecorded incidents per 100k residents
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents4,103 offences per 100,000country median 1,58931 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting10Official
Violent crime per 100,000 residents236.5 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics8Official
Safety City Violent Crime Count216 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)9Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
G05 Commute15.91 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Bicycle Commute Share Pct1.73 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Transit Commute Share Pct1.8 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Walk Commute Share Pct6.64 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Destinations from nearest airport2 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights15Official
Nearest airportLSE3 Aug 2026OurAirports16Official
Distance to nearest airport9 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports16Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for La Crosse. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, Hybridvaries
Open official information

USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, Onlinevaries
Open official information
Open the full United States section
National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in La Crosse.

Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
La Crosse average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C-20°-10°0°10°20°30°JFMAMJJASOND30°-12°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
La Crosse average monthly precipitation, mm03570105140323052951101291079992634738JFMAMJJASONDmm
MetricValuePeriodSource
Average daytime high by monthJan -2.56 · Feb 0.278 · Mar 7.56 · Apr 15.33 · May 22.22 · Jun 27.61 · Jul 29.67 · Aug 28.44 · Sep 24.17 · Oct 16.44 · Nov 7.67 · Dec 0.333 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USW00014920 (LA CROSSE MUNI AP)14Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan -11.94 · Feb -9.89 · Mar -3.33 · Apr 3.56 · May 10.06 · Jun 15.78 · Jul 18.06 · Aug 16.83 · Sep 12.28 · Oct 5.5 · Nov -1.39 · Dec -8 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USW00014920 (LA CROSSE MUNI AP)14Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan -7.3 · Feb -4.8 · Mar 2.1 · Apr 9.5 · May 16.1 · Jun 21.7 · Jul 23.9 · Aug 22.7 · Sep 18.2 · Oct 11 · Nov 3.1 · Dec -3.8 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI18Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 31.75 · Feb 30.23 · Mar 51.82 · Apr 95.25 · May 110 · Jun 129 · Jul 107.4 · Aug 99.06 · Sep 92.2 · Oct 63.25 · Nov 46.99 · Dec 37.85 mm1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USW00014920 (LA CROSSE MUNI AP)14Official · nearest-station reading
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Max Ug M398.5 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean7Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Mean Annual Ug M39.01 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean7Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Monitor Count2 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean7Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
G11 Annual Precipitation Mm643.6 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals13Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
G11 Max Temp C Jul21.62 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals13Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature9.39 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals13Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
G11 Min Temp C Jan-5.15 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals13Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Cities of a similar size in United States

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All United States cities
McLean50,773 residentsParamount50,755 residentsHarrisonburg50,839 residentsWatsonville50,716 residentsGrapevine50,714 residentsHoffman Estates50,858 residents

Population and city profile

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
La Crosse residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport97.3%Foreign residents 2.7%

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share0.781 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)5Official
Foreign residents1,365 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables21Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
G09 Ntd Service Area Population79,727 people4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Population density903.2 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau6Official
Population50,784 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program17Official
Safety City Crime Covered Population50,663 people31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)9Official

Is La Crosse a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker48%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 38–58%
Skilled employee62%strong on work, weak on safety · range 52–72%
Student48%strong on education, weak on work · range 37–59%
Family41%strong on family, weak on cost · range 31–51%
Retirement42%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 30–54%
Foreign residents1,365 people31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Population50,784 people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Households spending over 30% of income on rent47.15 %4 Jul 2026Official source · ACS median gross rent
Median monthly rent887.8 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Property crime per 100,000 residents3,586 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026Official source · FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics
Median gross salary2,129 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-09-11

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
G02 Median Home Value Usd210,100 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Owner-occupied homes46.13 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G03 Labour65.08 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Residents born abroad2.66 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G05 Naturalized Citizen Share Pct1.88 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G05 Non Citizen Share Pct0.78 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G06 Flu Vaccination Coverage Pct63.57 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage3Official
G06 Mammography Screening Pct80.4 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate4Official
G06 Uninsured Share Pct4.91 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G07 Bachelors Or Higher Share Pct34.95 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G08 Reporting Agency Count1 agencies1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics8Official
G09 Households With Vehicle Available Pct90.23 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G09 Ntd Agency Count3 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Ntd Total Unlinked Passenger Trips 2022627,130 trips4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Ntd Total Vehicles Operated Max Service 202230 vehicles4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Total Workers 16plus27,638 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Work From Home Share Pct11.86 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Cellular Data Plan Pct82.82 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official

Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the typical salary around La Crosse?

The median gross salary is 3,411 EUR/month. Source: www.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in La Crosse?

The unemployment rate is 3.68 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

How safe is La Crosse?

Police recorded 4,103 offences per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting.

How many people live in La Crosse?

The published population is 50,784 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in La Crosse?

1,365 people residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

How much is public transport in La Crosse?

A monthly transport pass is 30.47 EUR/month. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Numbeo - Cost of Living in La Crosse (Wayback Machine capture 20240527065609).

Is La Crosse a good place to live?

La Crosse may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

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Sources

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  1. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  2. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  3. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  6. Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  7. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  8. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  9. FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip) cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-09-05
  10. FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-08-04
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  1. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  2. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  3. NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USW00014920 (LA CROSSE MUNI AP) NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 · ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-07-31
  5. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
  6. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  7. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  8. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  9. www.bls.gov bls.gov · checked 2026-08-27
  10. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  11. Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-26
  12. Numbeo - Cost of Living in La Crosse (Wayback Machine capture 20240527065609) numbeo.com · checked 2026-07-31

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