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La Crosse, Wisconsin by the numbers
FBI figures for 2025 show 4.3 violent crimes per 1,000 people in La Crosse, 77% higher than the rate across Wisconsin (2.4). The median household income is $55,866 and the median home value is $210,100. Population: about 51,356 (Census, 2020-2024).
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in La Crosse?
La Crosse's violent-crime rate for 2025 was 4.3 per 1,000 residents, based on 216 offenses reported to the FBI. That is 77% higher than the Wisconsin rate (2.4), and 30% higher than the national rate (3.3). The department recorded 2 murders. There were also 1,758 property crimes, a rate of 34.7 per 1,000. Violent crimes rose 64% between 2021 and 2025 (132 to 216).
| Offense (2025) | La Crosse count | Per 1,000 | Wisconsin per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 216 | 4.3 | 2.4 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 2 | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 32 | 0.63 | 0.32 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 18 | 0.36 | 0.29 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 164 | 3.2 | 1.8 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 1,758 | 34.7 | 10.2 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 146 | 2.9 | 0.97 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 1,543 | 30.5 | 7.9 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 69 | 1.4 | 1.3 | 2.0 |
How has crime in La Crosse changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 132 | 2,074 | 0 |
| 2022 | 167 | 1,620 | 3 |
| 2023 | 140 | 1,415 | 2 |
| 2024 | 205 | 1,894 | 1 |
| 2025 | 216 | 1,758 | 2 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. City figures are the La Crosse Police Department's own reports.
How does La Crosse compare with Wisconsin?
La Crosse's median household earns $55,866 a year, 28% lower than the state figure ($77,485). The median owner-occupied home is worth $210,100 by owners' estimates, and half of renters pay more than $1,010 a month. About 51,356 people live on 22 square miles of land, roughly 2,366 per square mile. The city lies in La Crosse County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | La Crosse | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 51,356 | 5,914,872 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $55,866 | $77,485 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $210,100 | $266,500 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,010 | $1,087 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 3.7% | 3.2% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 21.4% | 10.6% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 34.9% | 33.4% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 46.1% | 67.8% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 30.5 | 40.2 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in La Crosse?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the overall natural-hazard risk for La Crosse County as “Relatively Low”. No single hazard among floods, wildfire, tornadoes, heat waves, earthquakes and hurricanes is rated higher than “Relatively Moderate”. The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Is there road construction in La Crosse?
The state DOT feed had no interstate, U.S. or state highway work zones in La Crosse city limits on October 11, 2026. Some states publish only part of their road work in open feeds, so check the state's 511 site before you travel. The map's layer refreshes every morning.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in or near La Crosse?
Inside the city limits there are 18 public schools (2024-25) and 8 private schools (2023-24). 4 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes are in the city. Within about 15 miles: 2 state parks or recreation areas: Great River Bluffs State Park and Perrot State Park.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in La Crosse
Gun shops
4 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map inside the La Crosse city limits, plus 3 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). On the ATF list: Ace Of La Crosse (La Crosse), Monsoors Sport Shop INC (La Crosse), Walmart #5127 (La Crosse) and Wiebke Fur Co INC (La Crosse).
Liquor stores
One liquor store is on the map inside the La Crosse city limits: Kwik Spirits (La Crosse). Wisconsin has no complete public liquor licence list we can use, so this count also draws on OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps and may miss some stores or include closed ones.
Planned Parenthood
One Planned Parenthood health center is on the map inside the La Crosse city limits: Planned Parenthood Of Wisconsin (La Crosse).
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Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official; partial in some states); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in La Crosse?
In 2025, La Crosse had 4.3 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (216 reported), 77% higher than the Wisconsin rate (2.4). The property-crime rate was 34.7 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in La Crosse?
$55,866 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $77,485 for Wisconsin.
How much do homes cost in La Crosse?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $210,100 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $266,500 statewide.
What natural hazards affect La Crosse?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the overall natural-hazard risk for La Crosse County as “Relatively Low”. No single hazard among floods, wildfire, tornadoes, heat waves, earthquakes and hurricanes is rated higher than “Relatively Moderate”.
Nearby cities
Rochester, MN (64 mi) · Eau Claire, WI (70 mi) · Dubuque, IA (95 mi) · Madison, WI (103 mi) · Waterloo, IA (108 mi) · Woodbury, MN (112 mi)
More: Wisconsin statewide numbers · county page: La Crosse County · Sex-offender registry search (NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, agency counts 2021-2025 (Return A); state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables, for the Census place La Crosse city.
- Land area: Census 2024 Gazetteer. Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores (county level).
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026).
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026).
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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