La Crescent, MN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 7/10
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
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
5,266 332.4M (US)
Median Age
45.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
61.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
35.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$82,109 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
93.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$244,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$618 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$868 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
81.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Houston County
1
La Crosse-Onalaska Metro Area
2
Minnesota
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Houston County
1
La Crosse-Onalaska Metro Area
4
Minnesota
4

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 46% of residents leaning left and 47% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (47%) (48%) Conservative

Climate

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 4 2 47
May 4 0 58
Jun 5 0 68
Jul 4 0 72
Aug 4 0 70
Sep 4 0 61
Oct 2 0 49
Nov 2 3 35
Dec 1 11 21

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

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Schools

La Crescent-Hokah Elementary
<1 miles, SW · 3.2star
La Crescent Sec Montessori/Stem
<1 miles, SW · 3.2star
La Crescent-Hokah Middle School
1 miles, SW · 3.7star
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Colleges

Western Technical College
3 miles, SE · 1.9star
Viterbo University
4 miles, SE · 2.8star
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Hospitals

Winona Health Services
21 miles, NW · 4.1star
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Airports

La Crosse Regional Airport
4 miles, NE · 1star
Rochester International Airport
60 miles, NW · 1star
Dubuque Regional Airport
103 miles, S · 1star
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