French Island, WI
Livability
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Bikeability
1/10
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Walkability
1/10
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Transit
1/10
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Commute
9/10
home
Housing
7/10
visibility
Safety
9/10
local_library
Schools
3/10
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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Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.
Residents
Population
4,235
332.4M (US)
Median Age
47.3 yr
39 yr (US)
Family Households
61.4%
64% (US)
College-Educated
26.8%
35% (US)
Economy
Median Income
$59,462
$79K (US)
Above Poverty
86.7%
88% (US)
Average Commute
17 mi
29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
5.1%
13% (US)
Housing
Median Home
$198,200
$303K (US)
Median Expenses
$587
$612 (US)
Median Rent
$834
$1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
72.6%
58% (US)
Crime
Violent Crime Score
Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.
How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places
La Crosse County
2
La Crosse-Onalaska Metro Area
2
Wisconsin
3
Property Crime Score
Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.
How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places
La Crosse County
5
La Crosse-Onalaska Metro Area
4
Wisconsin
4
Politics
Historical Voting Patterns
This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 54% of residents leaning left and 41% leaning right.
Liberal (55%) (41%) ConservativeClimate
Hot-summer continental climate. Strong seasonal temperature contrasts with hot summers and cold snowy winters. See monthly weather averages below.
| Month | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | Temp (°F) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1 | 10 | 16 |
| Feb | 1 | 9 | 21 |
| Mar | 2 | 7 | 33 |
| Apr | 3 | 2 | 47 |
| May | 4 | 0 | 58 |
| Jun | 5 | 0 | 67 |
| Jul | 4 | 0 | 72 |
| Aug | 4 | 0 | 69 |
| Sep | 4 | 0 | 61 |
| Oct | 2 | 0 | 49 |
| Nov | 2 | 3 | 35 |
| Dec | 1 | 11 | 21 |
Hazards
Inland Flood Risk
Tornado Risk
Schools
Summit Environmental School
<1 miles, SW
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Northside Elementary
1 miles, SE
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Coulee Montessori Charter School
1 miles, SE
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Logan Middle
1 miles, S
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Colleges
Western Technical College
3 miles, S
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University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
3 miles, S
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The Salon Professional Academy-Onalaska
3 miles, E
Viterbo University
4 miles, S
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Hospitals
Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center
4 miles, S
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Winona Health Services
22 miles, NW
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Airports
La Crosse Regional Airport
1 miles, NE
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Rochester International Airport
62 miles, NW
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Chippewa Valley Regional Airport
70 miles, N
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Central Wisconsin Airport
101 miles, E
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