Onalaska, Wisconsin

Population 17,740

Onalaska is located in La Crosse County, WI. The population is 17,740, making Onalaska the 2nd largest city in La Crosse County.

There are 5 public schools in Onalaska with an average Homefacts rating of B+. The total crime rate for Onalaska is low , and there are 30 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Onalaska is low and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Onalaska property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Onalaska include Medary, French Island and La Crosse.

Onalaska Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Very good
  • No High School Diploma: 4.9%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 60%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 35.2%

Crime Rate

12.22% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 37
  • Violent Crimes: 53
  • Robbery: 11
  • Burglary: 127
  • Property Crime: 2
  • Larceny Theft: 2

Registered Offenders

19.92% Higher than national avg.
  • 30 offenders in Onalaska
  • 16.91 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

379 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 2
  • Superfunds: 4
  • Tanks & Spills: 373

Unemployment

Low 2.7%
  • Wisconsin unemployment average: 3.3%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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Summary
There are 5 K-12 public schools in Onalaska, WI and 2 private schools. Homefacts rates Onalaska's schools as Very good, with an overall B+ rating.
2 Private Schools

Luther High School

St Patrick School

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30 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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0 Former Drug Labs view all

  • Good news! No Drug lab found in Onalaska, WI

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58 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Onalaska, WI issued 58 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 58 permits, 41 were issued for single family homes and 17 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Onalaska, WI issued 72 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 72 permits, 70 were issued for single family homes and 2 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $618
  • 1 Bedroom: $728
  • 2 Bedrooms: $935
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,308
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,600

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Environmental Hazards

379 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (292/314)
    Onalaska, WI has 92.99% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    Onalaska, WI is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 3.72 Average
    Onalaska, WI is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 16.03°
  • February 21.22°
  • March 35.5°
  • April 48.17°
  • May 60.8°
  • June 69.65°
  • July 74.98°
  • August 71.72°
  • September 62.98°
  • October 51.27°
  • November 38.32°
  • December 22.63°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Onalaska, WI

Earthquakes
Onalaska, WI has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Onalaska, WI has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Onalaska, WI has a very high risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Onalaska, WI has a low risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Onalaska, WI: $52,853

Unemployment

Unemployment in Onalaska is 2.7%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 3.3% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 36.77%
White Collar - 63.23%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Scott Walker
  • Sen. Tammy Baldwin
  • Sen. Ron Johnson

City Representatives

  • Ron Kind

Neighborhood Info

0 Airports view all

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0 Cemeteries view all

  • No Cemeteries found in Onalaska, WI

15 FCC Towers view all

1 Fire Station view all

0 Hospitals view all

  • No hospitals found in Onalaska, WI

1 Library view all

1 Police Station view all

1 Retirement Home view all

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