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Onalaska, Wisconsin, in La Crosse county, is 5 miles N of La Crosse, Wisconsin (center to center) and 117 miles SE of St. Paul, Minnesota. Part of the surrounding La Crosse metro area, the city is not an isolated city. Onalaska is home to some 14,839 residents.
In Onalaska, about 61% of adults are married.
In 2000, Onalaska had a median family income of $57,264. More so than most places, the people in Onalaska generally have good jobs with good salaries. Impressively, having a college education is normal in the city.
George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($8,300) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Onalaska. The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.
According to the 2000 census, 68% of the housing in Onalaska was owner-occupied. On average, homes in the city have gone up relatively recently.
In Onalaska, 97% of commuters drive to work. The relatively short commuting times in Onalaska let you stay at the office later before starting your drive home (if that appeals to you).
Comparing Onalaska to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Wisconsin (State):
Ratings range from
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