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Onalaska, WI


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Onalaska, Wisconsin

Introduction to Onalaska, Wisconsin

Onalaska, Wisconsin, in La Crosse county, is 5 miles N of La Crosse, Wisconsin and 117 miles SE of St. Paul, Minnesota. Part of the surrounding La Crosse metro area, Onalaska is home to some 14,839 residents.

Onalaska History

The city of Onalaska was founded by Thomas G. Rowe and John C. Laird in 1851. It originally began as a hub for lumber and other related industries. It is said that the name of the city was inspired by a poem written by Thomas Campbell called “The Pleasures of Hope,” which was about an Aleutian fishing village called Oonalaska.

Onalaska and nearby Attractions

  • Myrick Park Zoo
  • Gumu Bowuguan – Ancient Han Tombs
  • La Crosse Doll Museum
  • Children’s Museum of La Crosse
  • Swarthout Museum
  • Forest Hills Golf Course

Things To Do In Onalaska

The Myrick Park Zoo and the Hidden Trails Corn Maze are accessible from Onalaska. Nearby museums include the Children’s Museum of La Crosse, the Swarthout Museum and the La Crosse Doll Museum. Golfers can enjoy a round at the Cedar Creek Country Club. Local festivals include the Legion Community Days and Sunfish Days.

Onalaska Transportation

La Crosse Municipal Airport is nearby.

Onalaska Higher Education

Nearby colleges and universities include the Western Wisconsin Technical College, the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, Winona State University and Luther College.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 10%Onalaska College Educated Adults
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 15%Onalaska Short Commute Times
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 17%Onalaska Well-Paid Single Women
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 18%Onalaska Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Onalaska, WI

Comparing Onalaska 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
Well-Paid Single Women79
Well-Paid Single Men77
Male Share of the Population65
Children Under 5 Years Old67
Female Share of the Population56
Age of the Population44
Racial Diversity39
Senior Citizens32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married78
Average Household Size57

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults810
Median Family Income79
People in Middle Class or Better77
People Above Poverty76

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times99
Walking and Biking to Work55
Public Transportation Use35
Working at Home22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built910
Affordability of Rents64
Seasonal and Vacation Housing65
People Living Alone43
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals44
Affordability of Property Taxes33

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