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La Crosse, KS


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La Crosse, Kansas

La Crosse, Kansas, in Rush county, is 122 miles NW of Wichita, Kansas. As of the year 2000 census, 1,376 people lived in La Crosse.

The People and Families of La Crosse

In La Crosse, about 57% of adults are married.

In La Crosse, females are somewhat more common than males. If you spend a lot of time in the city, you'll notice that retired and elderly people are a common sight.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, La Crosse had a median family income of $39,118.

Political Inclinations

Across all electoral races, the Democratic party attracted the most donations from La Crosse.

La Crosse Housing

An estimated 80% of living spaces in La Crosse are occupied by their owners, not by renters.

Commuting

In La Crosse, 94% of commuters drive to work. You might spend less time in the car if you live in the city; people report shorter commutes than most.

High Points

La Crosse strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Kansas):

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Short Commute Times
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Top 4%trophyLa Crosse Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of La Crosse, KS

Comparing La Crosse to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kansas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens109
Age of the Population1010
Female Share of the Population910
Well-Paid Single Women66
Well-Paid Single Men53
Racial Diversity43
Children Under 5 Years Old32
Male Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married64
Average Household Size22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults64
People Above Poverty65
Median Family Income54
People in Middle Class or Better54

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times109
Walking and Biking to Work76
Public Transportation Use56
Working at Home21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents98
People Living Alone76
Seasonal and Vacation Housing79
Affordability of Property Taxes54
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals43
Housing Recently Built35
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