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Viroqua, WI
City in Vernon County, Wisconsin.
Population
4,471
Land area
4.5sq mi
People per sq mi
989
ZIP codes
0
Viroqua and its ZIP codes
Viroqua at a glance
- Viroqua is about 9.1 times as dense as Wisconsin as a whole.
- The median household income is $67,438, 13% below the Wisconsin median of $77,485.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $209,900 (21% below Wisconsin) and median rent is $815 a month.
Local data for Viroqua, WI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Viroqua, WI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$67,438
Poverty rate
7.7%
Median home value
$209,900
Median rent
$815/mo
Homeownership
65.7%
Bachelor's or higher
31.3%
Median age
46.4
Average commute
18.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,360), Norwegian Americans (1,224), Irish Americans (451).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Vernon County. PPP loans are for Viroqua.
Unemployment rate
2.8%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,688
8,672 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,211
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$219M
FY 2026, $7,134 per person
How people get to work
Viroqua, WI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone64.7%
- Carpooled13.3%
- Public transit1.3%
- Walked6.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home14.0%
Average one-way commute: 18.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Viroqua, WI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
687
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
39
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
79° / 6°F
38.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Viroqua, WI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.2%
U.S. 33.3% +2.9 pts
Diabetes
11.7%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
12.7%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
6.9%
U.S. 11.1% -4.2 pts
Cities near Viroqua
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WestbyCity | 6.6 mi | 2.7 |
| ReadstownVillage | 10 mi | 1.7 |
| ViolaVillage | 12 mi | 1 |
| Coon ValleyVillage | 12 mi | 1.1 |
| ChaseburgVillage | 12 mi | 0.8 |
| La FargeVillage | 13 mi | 1 |
| Soldiers GroveVillage | 13 mi | 3.6 |
| CashtonVillage | 14 mi | 1.3 |
| Gays MillsVillage | 16 mi | 4.9 |
| Mount SterlingVillage | 17 mi | 1.4 |
| GenoaVillage | 17 mi | 0.4 |
| St. JosephCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.9 |
| MelvinaVillage | 18 mi | 0.5 |
| StoddardVillage | 18 mi | 0.6 |
| FerryvilleVillage | 18 mi | 2.1 |
| De SotoVillage | 18 mi | 1.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Viroqua, WI in?
- Viroqua is in Vernon County, Wisconsin.
- What is the population of Viroqua, WI?
- About 4,471 people live in Viroqua, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Viroqua?
- Nearby places include Westby (6.6 mi), Readstown (10 mi), Viola (12 mi), Coon Valley (12 mi), Chaseburg (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023