La Crosse, WI GIS Map
La Crosse is a city in La Crosse County, Wisconsin, with a population of about 52,680. The map below shows its location, boundary and surrounding roads, with federal GIS layers you can turn on for the area.
- County
- La Crosse County
- Population
- 52,680
- Elevation
- 669 ft
- Coordinates
- 43.8014, -91.2396
- ZIP codes (3)
- 54601, 54602, 54603
- Land area
- 21.7 sq mi
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
About La Crosse, WI
La Crosse is a city in La Crosse County, Wisconsin, United States, and its county seat. Positioned alongside the Mississippi River, La Crosse is the most populous city on Wisconsin's western border. The population was 52,680 at the 2020 census. The La Crosse–Onalaska metropolitan area has an estimated 140,000 residents.
Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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GIS Data for La Crosse, WI
The La Crosse map loads live federal GIS layers in your browser, so you can check flood zones, terrain, land cover and district boundaries for any address in La Crosse without a separate GIS login. Everything below is drawn from public U.S. government data.
Layers you can turn on
FEMA flood zones
National Flood Hazard Layer — flood insurance rate map zones.
Elevation contours and hillshade
USGS 3DEP terrain, so you can read slope and relief.
Land cover
NLCD land cover classes — forest, developed, wetland, water.
School districts
Census TIGER unified and elementary school district boundaries.
ZIP code and county boundaries
Census TIGER ZCTA and county boundary lines.
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La Crosse Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
Population
51,356
Households
22,965
Median household income
$55,866
Median age
30.5 years
Median home value
$210,100
Median gross rent
$1,010/mo
Owner-occupied homes
46.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
34.9%
Below poverty level
21.4%
Land area
21.7 sq mi
Population density
2,366 / sq mi
County
La Crosse Population Growth
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census and Population Estimates Program (Vintage 2024: April 2020 estimates base and July 1, 2024 estimate).
2010 Census
51,320
April 2020 (estimates base)
52,687
July 2024 estimate
51,049
Change 2010-2020
+2.7%
Change 2020-2024
-3.1%
Photos of La Crosse
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Federal Buildings & Leases in La Crosse
GSA-managed federal properties in and around La Crosse.
| Property | Address | Status | Sq ft | Lease ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fws Center | 555 Lester Ave, 54650 | Leased | 28,000 | Apr 2033 |
| La Crosse Wi Social Security | 210 7th St S, 54601 | Leased | 8,088 | Feb 2030 |
| U.S. Postal Services | 425 State St, 54601 | Leased | 2,641 | Sep 2027 |
| Stanheim Building | 2 Copeland Ave, 54603 | Leased | 2,559 | Oct 2034 |
| La Crosse Wi Airport Terminal Building | 2850 Airport Dr, 54603 | Leased | 851 | Oct 2027 |
Source: U.S. GSA Inventory of Owned and Leased Properties (data.gov), September 2026.
Soils of La Crosse
General soil map unit at the city center: Sparta-Gotham
Soil Properties
- Drainage class
- Excessively drained
- Hydrologic soil group
- A (high infiltration, low runoff)
- Available water storage (0–150 cm)
- 12.7 cm
- Typical slope
- 3%
- Flooding frequency
- None
Soil Components
- Sparta35%
Mollisols · Entic Hapludolls
- Gotham10%
Alfisols · Psammentic Hapludalfs
- Dickinson8%
Mollisols · Typic Hapludolls
- Sparta variant5%
Mollisols · Entic Hapludolls
- Plainfield5%
Entisols · Typic Udipsamments
- Tarr4%
Entisols · Typic Quartzipsamments
Source: USDA NRCS U.S. General Soil Map (STATSGO2). General soil map data (1:250,000 scale) is not suitable for site-specific decisions.
Climate of La Crosse
30-year averages (1991–2020) from the La Crosse Wfo, Wi weather station, elevation 1,307 ft, 2.8 miles from the city center.
Warmest month
Jul · avg high 80°F
Coldest month
Jan · avg low 8°F
Annual precipitation
37.5 in
Annual snowfall
54.2 in
Average Monthly Temperatures (°F)
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high °F | 24 | 29 | 41 | 55 | 67 | 76 | 80 | 78 | 71 | 58 | 42 | 29 |
| Avg low °F | 8 | 13 | 24 | 36 | 48 | 58 | 62 | 60 | 52 | 40 | 28 | 15 |
| Precip. in | 1.12 | 1.13 | 1.93 | 4.02 | 4.91 | 5.29 | 4.26 | 4.47 | 4.00 | 2.91 | 1.94 | 1.49 |
| Snow in | 10.5 | 12.4 | 8.3 | 4.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 3.5 | 14.5 |
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Conditions at the station may differ from other parts of the city.
Natural Hazard Risk in La Crosse
FEMA National Risk Index ratings for La Crosse County, compared with all U.S. counties.
Overall risk
Score 80.5 of 100
Expected annual loss
Buildings, population & agriculture
Social vulnerability
Susceptibility to hazard impacts
Community resilience
Ability to prepare & recover
Risk by Hazard
- Cold WaveRelatively High
- HailRelatively High
- LandslideRelatively Moderate
- Heat WaveRelatively Moderate
- TornadoRelatively Moderate
- Strong WindRelatively Moderate
- Inland FloodingRelatively Moderate
- Winter WeatherRelatively Moderate
- LightningRelatively Low
- Ice StormRelatively Low
- DroughtVery Low
- EarthquakeVery Low
- WildfireVery Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025 release). County-level ratings are relative to other U.S. counties and are not a property-specific assessment.
La Crosse FAQ
What county is La Crosse in?
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La Crosse, Wisconsin is located in La Crosse County.
What is the population of La Crosse?
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La Crosse has a population of about 52,680, making it the number 12 of the 51 Wisconsin cities listed on GIS Map.
What is the elevation of La Crosse?
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The elevation of La Crosse is approximately 669 feet (204 meters) above sea level at the city center.
What ZIP codes are in La Crosse?
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ZIP codes for La Crosse include 54601, 54602, 54603.
What time zone is La Crosse in?
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La Crosse is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
How far is La Crosse from Madison?
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La Crosse is about 105 miles from Madison, the capital of Wisconsin, in a straight line.
How far is La Crosse from Milwaukee?
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La Crosse is about 175 miles from Milwaukee, the largest city in Wisconsin listed on GIS Map, in a straight line.
What cities are near La Crosse?
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Cities near La Crosse include Winona, MN (26 miles); Decorah, IA (44 miles); Prairie du Chien, WI (52 miles); Rochester, MN (63 miles); Eau Claire, WI (71 miles).
Local notes for La Crosse, WI
Questions and local knowledge from people who know the area. Every note is read before it appears here.