COUNTY REPORT WI

La Crosse County, Wisconsin

10 ZIP codes · Avg score 71/100 · Grade B · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for La Crosse County: B.

This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.

In current tracking cycles, La Crosse County - spanning 10 ZIP codes - records above-average water quality outcomes; the county's compliance history over recent years shows few departures from federal standards.

How La Crosse County Compares

La Crosse County71/100
Wisconsin avg70/100
National avg73/100

How La Crosse County Compares

B
County Grade
71/100
Avg Safety Score
10
ZIP Codes
9
Water Systems

La Crosse County scores 1 points above the Wisconsin state average (70/100) and 2 points below the national average (73/100).

Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData Last verified:

B
County Grade
71
Avg Safety Score
10
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 54669 (82/100)
Lowest ZIP: 54601 (57/100)
$254K
Median Home Value
$1,690
Avg Remediation (67% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: La Crosse County, Wisconsin

Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.

A B C D F

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 12.1 (asthma 11.2%, diabetes 10.1%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,182, driven primarily by flood

58.6% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 11.2% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 10.1% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 37.5% (national: 32.4%)

Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Infrastructure Overview

1978
Median Build Year
58.6%
Pre-1978 Housing
37/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
30%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
Low
Lead Pipe Risk

Modeled area-level indicator, not a failure probability. Sources: Census ACS housing age, EPA DWINS infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,182

Flood $967/yr
Energy Code Gap $280/yr
Water Infrastructure $150/yr

Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).

Housing Age Distribution

53,584 housing units in La Crosse County

Pre-1940 17%
1940–1959 14%
1960–1979 24%
1980–1999 25%
2000+ 20%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034 (Year Structure Built).

Water Safety Affordability

How much it costs to fix water issues relative to home values in La Crosse County

$254K
Median Home Value
$1,690
Est. Remediation Cost
0.7%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in La Crosse County, representing a small fraction of property value.

Remediation includes water filtration, lead abatement, radon mitigation, and flood protection where applicable. Source: Census ACS, EPA SDWIS.

Health Outcomes vs National Average

CDC PLACES data for La Crosse County residents

Asthma 11.2% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 10.1% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 37.5% (US avg: 32.4%)

Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Water systems serving La Crosse County

8 community water systems serving La Crosse County.

Show all 8 water systems

9 total water systems serve La Crosse County.

Systems with the most violations in La Crosse County

5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in La Crosse County

10 ZIP codes tracked in La Crosse County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 54669 West Salem 82 B 3 $289K
2 54636 Holmen 79 B 6 (1 health) $291K
3 54650 Onalaska 78 B 8 (1 health) $279K
4 54603 La Crosse 60 C 11 (1 health) $176K
5 54601 La Crosse 57 C 30 $220K
6 54602 La Crosse
7 54614 Bangor $238K
8 54644 Mindoro $263K
9 54653 Rockland $254K
10 54658 Stoddard 2 $229K

Recommended Buyer Guides for La Crosse County

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Overview

La Crosse County in Wisconsin covers 10 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of B (71/100) across 5 scored records.

6 of 6 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 2 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.

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Data Sources

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in La Crosse County?
La Crosse County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 10 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve La Crosse County?
La Crosse County is served by 9 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 10 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in La Crosse County?
The primary environmental risk factor in La Crosse County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,182 per homeowner.
How old are homes in La Crosse County?
The median home build year in La Crosse County is 1978. 58.6% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does La Crosse County compare to Wisconsin?
La Crosse County has an average Home Safety Score of 71/100 under model 4.0.0, which is above the Wisconsin state average of 70/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). La Crosse County, WI: HSS 71/100; PFAS Found in Water. https://zipcheckup.com/county/wisconsin/la-crosse/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{La Crosse County, WI: HSS 71/100; PFAS Found in Water}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/wisconsin/la-crosse/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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