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Holmen, Wisconsin

Introduction to Holmen, Wisconsin

Holmen, Wisconsin, in La Crosse county, is 11 miles N of La Crosse, Wisconsin and 113 miles SE of St. Paul, Minnesota. The village is in the La Crosse area. There are 6,200 residents in Holmen.

Holmen History

Holmen received official incorporation as a village in 1946. The community grew gradually from the mid 1940s until the 1980s, when growth was expedited greatly.

Holmen and nearby Attractions

  • Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge
  • Laura Ingalls Wilder Park and Museum
  • Perrot State Park
  • Children's Museum of La Crosse
  • Great River Bluffs State Park
  • Wildcat Mountain State Park

Things To Do In Holmen

Black River State Forest, Merrick State Park, Perrot State Park and Beaver Creek Valley State Park are some of parks accessible from Holmen. Those interested in the area’s history may enjoy a visit to the Laura Ingalls Wilder Park and Museum and the Children’s Museum of La Crosse. Hillview Golf Club and Walsh Golf Center are nearby as well. The village hosts the Kornfest every August.

Holmen Transportation

Chippewa Valley is the nearest airport.

Holmen Higher Education

Local institutions of higher education include Winona State University, Chippewa Valley Technical College and Western Wisconsin Technical College.

High Points

Holmen strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Wisconsin):

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Holmen Low Violent Crime
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 17%Holmen Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Holmen, WI

Comparing Holmen to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Wisconsin (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old910
Male Share of the Population87
Well-Paid Single Men42
Racial Diversity49
Female Share of the Population34
Age of the Population21
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married89
Average Household Size810

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty64
People in Middle Class or Better65
College Educated Adults68
Median Family Income66

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times87
Working at Home32
Walking and Biking to Work11
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Affordability of Rents64
Affordability of Property Taxes44
Seasonal and Vacation Housing33
People Living Alone31
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime96
Low Property Crime76

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