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Viroqua, WI


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Viroqua, Wisconsin

Viroqua, Wisconsin, in Vernon county, is 24 miles SE of La Crosse, Wisconsin (center to center) and 145 miles SE of St. Paul, Minnesota. The city has a population of 4,335.

The People and Families of Viroqua

In Viroqua, about 51% of adults are married. Viroqua offers a lot of one-person housing. Looking at the city, you'll find a large share of the people are not married.

In the most recent census it emerged that people are more likely female than male in Viroqua, in comparison to similar cities. You'll feel comfortable in the city if you're 65 since the city is home to many people that age or older.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Viroqua had a median family income of $35,475.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Viroqua gave more campaign money ($500) to John Kerry than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Viroqua Housing

Owners occupy 67% of the housing units in Viroqua. If the number of studio apartments and one-bedroom apartments is any indication, then the city is a popular and practical place to live on one's own. One of the strengths of Viroqua is the availability of reasonably priced apartment rentals.

Commuting

In Viroqua, 89% of commuters drive to work. The city is more walker- and bicycle-friendly than most places its size. If you visit or move to Viroqua, try the public transportation system. People elsewhere might commute hours every day. But generally not in Viroqua, where the commutes are shorter than a lot of places.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyViroqua Public Transportation Use
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyViroqua Affordability of Rents
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Viroqua Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Viroqua Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Viroqua, WI

Comparing Viroqua 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
Senior Citizens1010
Female Share of the Population1010
Age of the Population910
Well-Paid Single Women85
Well-Paid Single Men62
Racial Diversity45
Children Under 5 Years Old33
Male Share of the Population21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married22
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults75
People in Middle Class or Better52
People Above Poverty52
Median Family Income31

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Public Transportation Use1010
Walking and Biking to Work98
Working at Home65

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
Affordability of Rents910
Housing Recently Built55
Affordability of Property Taxes38
Seasonal and Vacation Housing23

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime88
Low Property Crime67

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