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La Crosse, IN
Town in LaPorte County, Indiana.
Population
651
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,145
ZIP codes
0
La Crosse and its ZIP codes
La Crosse at a glance
- La Crosse is about 6 times as dense as Indiana as a whole.
- The median household income is $74,107, close to the Indiana median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $140,700 (36% below Indiana) and median rent is $894 a month.
Local data for La Crosse, IN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
La Crosse, IN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$74,107
Poverty rate
12.6%
Median home value
$140,700
Median rent
$894/mo
Homeownership
89.7%
Bachelor's or higher
16.9%
Median age
36.8
Average commute
31.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (174), Dutch Americans (87), Irish Americans (67).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for LaPorte County. PPP loans are for La Crosse.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Sep 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,051
40,196 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,790
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$769M
FY 2026, $6,837 per person
How people get to work
La Crosse, IN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.9%
- Carpooled7.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home8.0%
Average one-way commute: 31.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
La Crosse, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
381
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
140
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 15°F
39.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in La Crosse, IN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.2%
U.S. 33.3% +5.9 pts
Diabetes
14.8%
U.S. 12.1% +2.7 pts
Smoking
22.5%
U.S. 12.8% +9.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.5%
U.S. 11.1% -0.6 pts
Cities near La Crosse
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| KoutsTown | 7.3 mi | 1.2 |
| WanatahTown | 7.6 mi | 1.4 |
| San PierreCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 0.6 |
| MaldenCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 0.7 |
| HannaCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 1 |
| North JudsonTown | 9.1 mi | 1.1 |
| WheatfieldTown | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| Boone GroveCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| Union MillsCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| ValparaisoCity | 14 mi | 17.1 |
| WellsboroCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| KnoxCity | 14 mi | 4 |
| AberdeenCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.3 |
| Kingsford HeightsTown | 15 mi | 0.9 |
| WestvilleTown | 16 mi | 3.3 |
| HamletTown | 16 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is La Crosse, IN in?
- La Crosse is in LaPorte County, Indiana.
- What is the population of La Crosse, IN?
- About 651 people live in La Crosse, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near La Crosse?
- Nearby places include Kouts (7.3 mi), Wanatah (7.6 mi), San Pierre (8.2 mi), Malden (8.3 mi), Hanna (8.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023