La Crosse County, Wisconsin
10 ZIP codes · Avg score 71/100 · Grade B
ZipCheckup grade for La Crosse County: B.
This ZIP has a few items worth a quick check.
La Crosse County: upper grades, 10 ZIPs.
How La Crosse County Compares
How La Crosse County Compares
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
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.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 12.1 (asthma 11.2%, diabetes 10.1%)
Modeled additional annual cost estimate per homeowner: $1,007, largest modeled factor: Flood
55% of homes built before 1980 (lead paint was banned for residential use in 1978)
County Health Indicators vs National Average
Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Infrastructure Overview
Modeled area-level indicator, not a failure probability. Sources: Census ACS housing age, EPA DWINSA infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,007
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
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
Modeled remediation costs in La Crosse County can be compared with the median property value; actual costs vary by property.
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
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems mapped to La Crosse County ZIP codes
8 community water systems mapped to La Crosse County ZIP codes; EPA may list more systems serving the county.
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- B
- B
- B
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- C
Show all 8 water systems
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- C
9 water systems mapped to La Crosse County ZIP codes in our data; EPA may list more systems serving the county.
Systems with the most violations in La Crosse County
5 water systems with violations in EPA records.
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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
When no specific signal shows up in the records, the list falls back to general water testing and filtration guides rather than staying empty.
- Water Filters Certified for PFAS Reduction — PFAS detected in 1 ZIP code
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 55% of homes built before 1980
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
- Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for La Crosse County, Wisconsin
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
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- PFAS screening: EPA UCMR 5
- Radon zones: EPA Map of Radon Zones
- Air quality: EPA AirData annual AQI
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.