City profile
Onalaska, WI
La Crosse County · Population 19,348
Onalaska is a town in La Crosse County, WI with about 19,348 residents and a typical home value near $289,000. It is 65 miles from Eau Claire, WI, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
17°F
Summer avg
73°F
Sunny days / yr
185
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$288,900
Typical monthly housing
$1,933
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
95
Taxes
- Property tax
- 1.51%
- State income tax (top)
- 7.65%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 5.72%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low · county score 81/100
Top hazards: Cold wave, Hail, Landslide
Nearest major airport
121 mi to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Competitive / purple · 54% Democratic / 45% Republican
Community
Population
19,348
Black population
2.7%
County
La Crosse County
Detailed crime figures are available for our 201 hand-researched cities.
2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Home prices are still rising in 2026 — good for long-term value, less room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: winter storms
Highlights
- About 19,348 residents
- Typical home value about $289,000
- 65 miles from Eau Claire, WI
Trade-offs
- Smaller community with fewer local amenities
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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