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Holmen, WI

Village in La Crosse County, Wisconsin.

Population

11,372

Land area

7.6sq mi

People per sq mi

1,488

ZIP codes

0

Holmen and its ZIP codes

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Holmen at a glance

  • Holmen is about 14 times as dense as Wisconsin as a whole.
  • It is the 86th most populous of 808 cities and towns in Wisconsin.
  • Households here earn a median of $79,899 a year, 3% more than the Wisconsin figure of $77,485.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $285,900 (7% above Wisconsin) and median rent is $1,175 a month.

Local data for Holmen, WI

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Holmen, WI, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$79,899

Poverty rate

6.0%

Median home value

$285,900

Median rent

$1,175/mo

Homeownership

61.6%

Bachelor's or higher

33.3%

Median age

37.6

Average commute

23.6 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (4,496), Norwegian Americans (1,858), Irish Americans (1,714).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for La Crosse County. PPP loans are for Holmen.

Details

Unemployment rate

2.9%

Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$60,973

70,077 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$65,407

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$2.7B

FY 2026, $22,150 per person

La Crosse County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Holmen, WI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone80.9%
  • Carpooled5.1%
  • Public transit0.2%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.3%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
  • Worked from home12.7%

Average one-way commute: 23.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Holmen, WI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: cold wave

Storm events since 1996

727

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

408

1.2% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

85° / 11°F

35.2 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Holmen, WI, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

37.3%

U.S. 33.3% +4.0 pts

Diabetes

9.6%

U.S. 12.1% -2.5 pts

Smoking

12.6%

U.S. 12.8% about the same

Uninsured (18-64)

6.2%

U.S. 11.1% -4.9 pts

Cities near Holmen

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Brice PrairieCensus-designated place3 mi4.6
OnalaskaCity5.9 mi10.6
Dakota, MNCity6.3 mi0.6
Dresbach, MNCensus-designated place6.9 mi0.9
French IslandCensus-designated place7.5 mi2
TrempealeauVillage8.6 mi2
MindoroCensus-designated place8.8 mi0.6
GalesvilleCity9 mi1.3
La Crescent, MNCity9.8 mi3.4
West SalemVillage11 mi3.3
La CrosseCity11 mi21.7
Pickwick, MNCensus-designated place12 mi0.6
EttrickVillage14 mi0.7
BangorVillage15 mi1.7
Homer, MNCensus-designated place15 mi1.2
Hokah, MNCity15 mi0.7

Frequently asked questions

What county is Holmen, WI in?
Holmen is in La Crosse County, Wisconsin.
What is the population of Holmen, WI?
About 11,372 people live in Holmen, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Holmen?
Nearby places include Brice Prairie (3 mi), Onalaska (5.9 mi), Dakota, MN (6.3 mi), Dresbach, MN (6.9 mi), French Island (7.5 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023