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La Crosse, VA
Town in Mecklenburg County, Virginia.
Population
550
Land area
1.2sq mi
People per sq mi
450
ZIP codes
0
La Crosse and its ZIP codes
La Crosse at a glance
- La Crosse is about 2 times as dense as Virginia as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $33,750 a year, 64% less than the Virginia figure of $93,170.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $105,400 (73% below Virginia) and median rent is $1,044 a month.
Local data for La Crosse, VA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
La Crosse, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$33,750
Poverty rate
35.2%
Median home value
$105,400
Median rent
$1,044/mo
Homeownership
51.2%
Bachelor's or higher
9.4%
Median age
40.8
Average commute
14.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (204), Irish Americans (87), Scottish Americans (41).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Mecklenburg County. PPP loans are for La Crosse.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Sep 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,288
11,904 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,880
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$257M
FY 2026, $8,475 per person
How people get to work
La Crosse, VA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone92.3%
- Carpooled2.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.9%
- Worked from home2.9%
Average one-way commute: 14.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
La Crosse, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
412
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
42
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 29°F
43.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in La Crosse, VA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
45.9%
U.S. 33.3% +12.6 pts
Diabetes
19.4%
U.S. 12.1% +7.3 pts
Smoking
19.8%
U.S. 12.8% +7.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.8%
U.S. 11.1% +4.7 pts
Cities near La Crosse
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| South HillTown | 2.5 mi | 9.9 |
| BrodnaxTown | 3.5 mi | 0.7 |
| Union LevelCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 3.7 |
| BraceyCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 13 |
| BaskervilleCensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 2.1 |
| EbonyCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 4.4 |
| LawrencevilleTown | 14 mi | 1.2 |
| AlbertaTown | 15 mi | 2.1 |
| GasburgCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 5.7 |
| BoydtonTown | 17 mi | 0.8 |
| KenbridgeTown | 18 mi | 2.3 |
| Macon, NCTown | 18 mi | 0.5 |
| Norlina, NCTown | 18 mi | 1 |
| LunenburgCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 2.1 |
| WarfieldCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 2.2 |
| Warrenton, NCTown | 21 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is La Crosse, VA in?
- La Crosse is in Mecklenburg County, Virginia.
- What is the population of La Crosse, VA?
- About 550 people live in La Crosse, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near La Crosse?
- Nearby places include South Hill (2.5 mi), Brodnax (3.5 mi), Union Level (7.5 mi), Bracey (8.6 mi), Baskerville (9.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023