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Population in 2022: 5,344 (97% urban, 3% rural).
Population change since 2000: +8.6%
 
Males: 2,761  (51.7%)
Females: 2,583  (48.3%)
Median resident age:

43.4 years
Minnesota median age:

39.0 years

Zip codes: 55947.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $69,154 (it was $45,433 in 2000)
La Crescent:

$69,154
MN:

$82,338

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $41,523 (it was $21,361 in 2000)

La Crescent city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $254,817 (it was $102,000 in 2000)
La Crescent:

$254,817
MN:

$314,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $312,023; detached houses: $318,053; townhouses or other attached units: $294,323; in 2-unit structures: $150,672; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $716,521; mobile homes: $161,466

Median gross rent in 2022: $970.

March 2022 cost of living index in La Crescent: 98.3 (near average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 5.3%
(5.4% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 4.5% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in La Crescent, MN (2022)
    • 4,84090.1%White alone
    • 3977.4%Two or more races
    • 681.3%Hispanic
    • 240.4%American Indian alone
    • 150.3%Black alone

Races in La Crescent detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth

Crime rates in La Crescent by year

Type

2009

2010

2011

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022
Murders
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)
Rapes
(per 100,000)		1
(20.4)		1
(20.7)		0
(0.0)		1
(20.9)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		1
(19.9)		0
(0.0)		1
(19.1)
Robberies
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)
Assaults
(per 100,000)		2
(40.7)		1
(20.7)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		2
(41.5)		5
(103.8)		2
(39.9)		2
(40.2)		3
(59.8)		0
(0.0)		1
(19.1)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)		2
(40.7)		5
(103.5)		8
(164.4)		0
(0.0)		2
(41.5)		4
(83.1)		1
(20.0)		3
(60.2)		6
(119.6)		5
(99.5)		1
(19.1)
Thefts
(per 100,000)		72
(1,467)		82
(1,698)		47
(965.7)		1
(20.9)		27
(560.2)		29
(602.2)		21
(419.0)		20
(401.5)		92
(1,834)		37
(736.0)		8
(153.2)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)		1
(20.4)		2
(41.4)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		1
(20.7)		2
(41.5)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		4
(79.7)		2
(39.8)		1
(19.1)
Arson
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		2
(41.1)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		1
(20.1)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)
City-Data.com crime index87.699.250.117.635.354.026.128.3116.039.628.2

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Crime rate in La Crescent detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2021, including police officers: 9 (8 officers - 7 male; 1 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.59
Minnesota average:

1.76
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Ancestries: German (24.1%), Norwegian (20.4%), American (13.4%), French (5.0%), Irish (3.8%), Danish (3.3%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated in 1857

Land area: 3.01 square miles.

Population density: 1,774 people per square mile   (low).

La Crescent, Minnesota map

116 residents are foreign born (0.9% North America, 0.6% Latin America, 0.3% Europe, 0.3% Africa).

This city:

2.2%
Minnesota:

8.5%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $3,138 (1.0%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $2,958 (1.3%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: La Crosse, WI (3.7 miles , pop. 51,818).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Madison, WI (109.1 miles , pop. 208,054).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (229.5 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Campbell, WI (1.7 miles ),
French Island, WI (1.7 miles ),
La Crosse, WI (1.9 miles ),
Hokah, MN (2.3 miles ),
Onalaska, WI (2.5 miles ),
Medary, WI (2.5 miles ),
Dakota, MN (2.6 miles ),
Shelby, WI (2.6 miles )

Latitude: 43.83 N, Longitude: 91.31 W

Area code: 507

Distribution of median household income in La Crescent, MN in 2022
Distribution of house value in La Crescent, MN in 2022
La Crescent satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 14 buildings, average cost: $383,200
  • 2021: 5 buildings, average cost: $370,100
  • 2020: 8 buildings, average cost: $404,000
  • 2019: 8 buildings, average cost: $294,600
  • 2018: 7 buildings, average cost: $355,000
  • 2017: 9 buildings, average cost: $408,800
  • 2016: 3 buildings, average cost: $316,700
  • 2015: 2 buildings, average cost: $272,500
  • 2014: 20 buildings, average cost: $180,000
  • 2013: 5 buildings, average cost: $318,000
  • 2012: 6 buildings, average cost: $234,800
  • 2011: 5 buildings, average cost: $234,800
  • 2010: 7 buildings, average cost: $260,400
  • 2009: 3 buildings, average cost: $209,500
  • 2008: 1 building, cost: $149,000
  • 2007: 5 buildings, average cost: $281,300
  • 2006: 13 buildings, average cost: $254,200
  • 2005: 22 buildings, average cost: $189,500
  • 2004: 28 buildings, average cost: $203,600
  • 2003: 36 buildings, average cost: $200,100
  • 2002: 15 buildings, average cost: $196,000
  • 2001: 21 buildings, average cost: $130,000
  • 2000: 22 buildings, average cost: $168,500
  • 1999: 32 buildings, average cost: $133,400
  • 1998: 31 buildings, average cost: $133,400
  • 1997: 30 buildings, average cost: $119,300
Number of permits per 10,000 La Crescent, MN residents
Average permit cost in La Crescent, MN
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.1%
Minnesota:

2.6%
Historical population in La Crescent, MN
Historical housing units in La Crescent, MN

Population change in the 1990s: +413 (+9.2%).
Most common industries in La Crescent, MN (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (16.6%)
  • Educational services (10.4%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.1%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (4.9%)
  • Machinery (4.1%)
  • Social assistance (3.9%)
  • Construction (3.7%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Educational services (7.6%)
  • Construction (6.9%)
  • Machinery (6.8%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.2%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (4.9%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (4.9%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (3.8%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (29.5%)
  • Educational services (13.1%)
  • Social assistance (6.7%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.0%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.7%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (4.9%)
  • Food & beverage stores (4.6%)
Most common occupations in La Crescent, MN (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (6.2%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.4%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.0%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (4.1%)
  • Registered nurses (3.9%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (3.7%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (3.4%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (6.9%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (5.5%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.4%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (5.1%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.6%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.5%)
  • Computer specialists (4.1%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (10.1%)
  • Registered nurses (7.7%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.5%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.3%)
  • Child care workers (4.8%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.4%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (4.3%)

Average climate in La Crescent, Minnesota

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2016 was 52.7. This is better than average.

City:

52.7
U.S.:

72.6
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2016 was 5.24. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 5.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

5.24
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

La Crescent-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Minnesota state average. It is 18% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/5/1980, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 11.6 miles away from the La Crescent city center injured one person and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 5/26/1959, a category F3 tornado 13.3 miles away from the city center injured 2 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

La Crescent-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Minnesota state average. It is 50% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/9/1975 at 14:54:15, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 265.2 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 412.1 miles away from the city center
On 6/28/2004 at 06:10:52, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 204.4 miles away from the city center
On 6/10/1987 at 23:48:54, a magnitude 5.1 (4.9 MB, 4.4 MS, 4.6 MS, 5.1 LG) earthquake occurred 389.0 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 412.1 miles away from La Crescent center
On 2/10/2010 at 09:59:35, a magnitude 3.8 (3.8 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 191.7 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Houston County (18) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 14
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 14, Storms: 11, Tornadoes: 5, Winds: 3, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
La Crescent topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in La Crescent:

  • ABLE INC - LACRESCENT (1700 LANCER BLVD)
  • GOLDEN LIVINGCENTER - LA CRESCENT (101 SOUTH HILL STREET)

Other hospitals and medical centers near La Crescent:

  • LA CROSSE CTY HLTH DEPT (Home Health Center, about 3 miles away; LA CROSSE, WI)
  • GUNDERSEN LUTHERAN HOSPICE PROG 528 (Hospital, about 4 miles away; LA CROSSE, WI)
  • FRANCISCAN SKEMP MC HHS (Home Health Center, about 4 miles away; LA CROSSE, WI)
  • ST FRANCIS HOME (Nursing Home, about 4 miles away; LA CROSSE, WI)
  • GUNDERSEN LUTHERAN RENAL DIALYSIS - LA CROSSE (Dialysis Facility, about 4 miles away; LA CROSSE, WI)
  • GUNDERSEN LUTH MED CTR Acute Care Hospitals (about 4 miles away; LA CROSSE, WI)
  • BETHANY RIVERSIDE (Nursing Home, about 5 miles away; LA CROSSE, WI)

Amtrak station near La Crescent:

  • 3 miles: LA CROSSE (601 ST. ANDREW ST.) . Services: ticket office, partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to La Crescent:

  • Western Technical College (about 4 miles; La Crosse, WI; Full-time enrollment: 3,377)
  • Viterbo University (about 4 miles; La Crosse, WI; FT enrollment: 2,848)
  • University of Wisconsin-La Crosse (about 4 miles; La Crosse, WI; FT enrollment: 9,837)
  • Winona State University (about 23 miles; Winona, MN; FT enrollment: 8,397)
  • Saint Mary's University of Minnesota (about 25 miles; Winona, MN; FT enrollment: 4,022)
  • Luther College (about 44 miles; Decorah, IA; FT enrollment: 2,700)
  • Northeast Iowa Community College-Calmar (about 54 miles; Calmar, IA; FT enrollment: 3,365)

Public high schools in La Crescent:

  • LA CRESCENT SEC MONTESSORI ACADEMY (Location: 1116 SOUTH OAK STREET, Grades: 7-12, Charter school)
  • LA CRESCENT SENIOR HIGH (Location: 1301 LANCER BLVD, Grades: 9-12)

Public elementary/middle schools in La Crescent:

Private elementary/middle school in La Crescent:

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Library in La Crescent:

  • LA CRESCENT PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $171,243; Location: 321 MAIN STREET; 33,889 books; 15,187 e-books; 2,514 audio materials; 2,478 video materials; 14 state licensed databases; 11 other licensed databases; 63 print serial subscriptions)

User-submitted facts and corrections:

  • Addition to Local Hospital and Clinic: Gundersen Lutheran Hospital, La Crosse, Wisconsin Gundersen Lutheran La Crescent Clinic, La Crescent, MN
  • The Public elementary school for La Crecent was eliminated. It should be La Crescent/Hokah Elementary school (K-5). The local phone number is 507-895-4428. The address is 4th and Oak Streets, La Crescent, MN

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in La Crescent: La Crescent (A), La Crescent Public Library (B), La Crescent Fire Department (C), La Crescent City Hall (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in La Crescent include: Church of the Crucifixion (A), Prince of Peace Lutheran Church (B), La Crescent United Methodist Church (C), First Evangelical Lutheran Church (D), La Crescent Evangelical Free Church (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemetery: Prospect Hill Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Parks in La Crescent include: Abnet Field (1), Valley South Park (2), Kistler Park (3), Veteran's Park (4), John S Harris Park (5). Display/hide their locations on the map

Hotel: Ranch Motel (Hwys 14-16 61).

Houston County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This city:

2.4 people
Minnesota:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

68.1%
Whole state:

64.6%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

5.9%
Whole state:

6.9%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.4% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.1% of all households
41 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities in 2010
26 people in group homes intended for adults in 2010

People in group quarters in La Crescent in 2000:

  • 64 people in nursing homes
  • 15 people in schools, hospitals, or wards for the intellectually disabled
  • 10 people in other noninstitutional group quarters
  • 7 people in homes for the mentally retarded
  • 2 people in religious group quarters

Banks with branches in La Crescent (2011 data):

  • Home Federal Savings Bank: 5 La Crescent Branch at 208 South Walnut Street, branch established on 1934/07/01. Info updated 2011/07/21: Bank assets: $790.1 mil, Deposits: $657.4 mil, headquarters in Rochester, MN, negative income in the last year, Commercial Lending Specialization, 14 total offices
  • State Bank Financial: La Crescent Branch at 109 South Walnut Street, branch established on 1879/01/01. Info updated 2008/01/03: Bank assets: $332.1 mil, Deposits: $260.4 mil, headquarters in La Crosse, WI, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 7 total offices, Holding Company: First Bancorporation, Inc.
  • Merchants Bank, National Association: La Crescent Branch at 316 Main Street, branch established on 2003/10/01. Info updated 2012/01/06: Bank assets: $1,241.1 mil, Deposits: $1,007.4 mil, headquarters in Winona, MN, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 19 total offices, Holding Company: Merchants Financial Group, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in La Crescent:

Marital status in La Crescent, MN
  • Never married: 25.5%
  • Now married: 53.8%
  • Separated: 0.3%
  • Widowed: 8.4%
  • Divorced: 12.0%

For population 25 years and over in La Crescent:

  • High school or higher: 94.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 34.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 7.0%
  • Unemployed: 2.3%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 14.8 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

7.9
Minnesota average:

10.9

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - La Crescent
Presidential Elections Results

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Religion statistics for La Crescent, MN (based on Houston County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant5,88414
Catholic4,8485
Evangelical Protestant2,80313
Other21
None5,490-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 5
Houston County:

2.56 / 10,000 pop.
Minnesota:

1.83 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 10
Here:

5.13 / 10,000 pop.
State:

3.90 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 22
This county:

11.28 / 10,000 pop.
Minnesota:

6.98 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Houston County:

7.0%
Minnesota:

6.5%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

26.8%
Minnesota:

25.9%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

9.1%
Minnesota:

13.0%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
La Crescent:

49.3%
Minnesota:

50.6%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
La Crescent:

45.1%
Minnesota:

48.4%

Average BMI:
This city:

29.3
Minnesota:

28.5

People feeling badly about themselves:
La Crescent:

21.1%
State:

21.0%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Here:

12.8%
Minnesota:

9.8%

Average hours sleeping at night:
La Crescent:

6.8
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
La Crescent:

35.5%
State:

33.5%

General health condition:
La Crescent:

55.8%
Minnesota:

57.7%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

76.6%
Minnesota:

79.3%

More about Health and Nutrition of La Crescent, MN Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Police Protection - Officers 8$51,428$77,1421$1,369
Other and Unallocable 4$17,205$51,6151$1,604
Financial Administration 3$15,716$62,8640$0
Water Supply 2$11,465$68,7900$0
Local Libraries 2$7,366$44,1962$3,003
Sewerage 1$6,512$78,1440$0
Streets and Highways 1$4,439$53,2680$0
Police - Other 1$4,254$51,04814$6,771
Parks and Recreation 1$3,878$46,5360$0
Other Government Administration 0$0 8$3,650
Firefighters 0$0 26$6,324
Totals for Government 23$122,262$63,78952$22,720

La Crescent government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Construction - Regular Highways: $1,789,000 ($334.77)
  • Current Operations - Parks and Recreation: $1,320,000 ($247.01)
    Police Protection: $825,000 ($154.38)
    Sewerage: $796,000 ($148.95)
    Water Utilities: $760,000 ($142.22)
    Regular Highways: $612,000 ($114.52)
    General - Other: $446,000 ($83.46)
    Transit Utilities: $292,000 ($54.64)
    Financial Administration: $266,000 ($49.78)
    Solid Waste Management: $265,000 ($49.59)
    Local Fire Protection: $229,000 ($42.85)
    Libraries: $182,000 ($34.06)
    Protective Inspection and Regulation - Other: $116,000 ($21.71)
    Central Staff Services: $72,000 ($13.47)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $392,000 ($73.35)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Sewerage: $424,000 ($79.34)
    Water Utilities: $406,000 ($75.97)
    Parks and Recreation: $122,000 ($22.83)
    Regular Highways: $100,000 ($18.71)
    Police Protection: $68,000 ($12.72)
    General - Other: $52,000 ($9.73)
    Local Fire Protection: $42,000 ($7.86)
    Libraries: $3,000 ($0.56)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $74,000 ($13.85)

La Crescent government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Parks and Recreation: $1,113,000 ($208.27)
    Sewerage: $737,000 ($137.91)
    Solid Waste Management: $260,000 ($48.65)
    Other: $205,000 ($38.36)
    Regular Highways: $4,000 ($0.75)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $50,000 ($9.36)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $119,000 ($22.27)
    Fines and Forfeits: $69,000 ($12.91)
    Interest Earnings: $44,000 ($8.23)
    Special Assessments: $8,000 ($1.50)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $692,000 ($129.49)
  • State Intergovernmental - Other: $886,000 ($165.79)
    General Local Government Support: $532,000 ($99.55)
    Water Utilities: $1,000 ($0.19)
    Sewerage: $1,000 ($0.19)
  • Tax - Property: $2,375,000 ($444.42)
    Other License: $69,000 ($12.91)
    Public Utilities Sales: $42,000 ($7.86)

La Crescent government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $12,230,000 ($2288.55)
    Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $11,205,000 ($2096.74)
    Issue, Unspecified Public Purpose: $3,970,000 ($742.89)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $2,945,000 ($551.09)

La Crescent government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $1,485,000 ($277.88)
Businesses in La Crescent, MN
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Strongest AM radio stations in La Crescent:

  • WIZM (1410 AM; 5 kW; LA CROSSE, WI; Owner: FAMILY RADIO, INC.)
  • WKTY (580 AM; 5 kW; LA CROSSE, WI; Owner: FAMILY RADIO, INC.)
  • WLFN (1490 AM; 1 kW; LA CROSSE, WI; Owner: MISSISSIPPI VALLEY BROADCASTERS, LLC)
  • WKBH (1570 AM; 1 kW; HOLMEN, WI)
  • WKLJ (1290 AM; 5 kW; SPARTA, WI; Owner: SPARTA-TOMAH BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • KAGE (1380 AM; 4 kW; WINONA, MN; Owner: KAGE, INC.)
  • WSPT (1010 AM; 50 kW; STEVENS POINT, WI)
  • WCTS (1030 AM; 50 kW; MAPLEWOOD, MN; Owner: CNTL. BAPT. THEO/AL SEMI MINNEAPOLIS)
  • KFAN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • WSAU (550 AM; 20 kW; WAUSAU, WI; Owner: WRIG, INC.)
  • KSTP (1500 AM; 50 kW; ST. PAUL, MN; Owner: KSTP-AM, LLC (DELAWARE))
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in La Crescent:

  • WHLA (90.3 FM; LA CROSSE, WI; Owner: STATE OF WISCONSIN - EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS BOARD)
  • WLSU (88.9 FM; LA CROSSE, WI; Owner: BD.OF REGENTS, UNIV.OF WISCONSIN SYSTEM)
  • KXLC (91.1 FM; LA CRESCENT, MN; Owner: MINNESOTA PUBLIC RADIO)
  • WIZM-FM (93.3 FM; LA CROSSE, WI; Owner: FAMILY RADIO, INC.)
  • KQEG (102.7 FM; LA CRESCENT, MN; Owner: WHITE EAGLE BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • K220EP (91.9 FM; LA CRESCENT, MN; Owner: FAITH SOUND, INC.)
  • WLXR-FM (104.9 FM; LA CROSSE, WI; Owner: MISSISSIPPI VALLEY B/CASTERS, L.L.C.)
  • K270AG (101.9 FM; LA CRESCENT, MN; Owner: S & S BROADCASTING)
  • WQCC (106.3 FM; LA CROSSE, WI; Owner: MISSISSIPPI VALLEY BROADCASTERS, LLC)
  • K222AG (92.3 FM; LA CROSSE, WI; Owner: RAY A. KNUDSON)
  • WKBH-FM (100.1 FM; WEST SALEM, WI; Owner: MISSISSIPPI VALLEY BROADCASTERS, LLC)
  • WFBZ (105.5 FM; TREMPEALEAU, WI; Owner: S & S BROADCASTING)
  • KCLH (94.7 FM; CALEDONIA, MN; Owner: FAMILY RADIO, INC.)
  • WRQT (95.7 FM; LA CROSSE, WI; Owner: FAMILY RADIO, INC.)
  • KHME (101.1 FM; WINONA, MN; Owner: KAGE, INC.)
  • KQAL (89.5 FM; WINONA, MN; Owner: WINONA STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • KQYB (98.3 FM; SPRING GROVE, MN; Owner: FAMILY RADIO, INC.)
  • KWNO-FM (99.3 FM; RUSHFORD, MN; Owner: KAGE, INC)
  • WCOW-FM (97.1 FM; SPARTA, WI; Owner: SPARTA-TOMAH BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • KAGE-FM (95.3 FM; WINONA, MN; Owner: KAGE, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around La Crescent:

  • WXOW-TV (Channel 19; LA CROSSE, WI; Owner: WXOW-WQOW TELEVISION, INC.)
  • WHLA-TV (Channel 31; LA CROSSE, WI; Owner: WISCONSIN EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS BOARD)
  • WLAX (Channel 25; LA CROSSE, WI; Owner: GRANT MEDIA, INC.)
  • KQEG-CA (Channel 50; La CRESCENT, MN; Owner: WHITE EAGLE PARTNERSHIP)
  • W44BF (Channel 44; LA CROSSE, WI; Owner: TV-45, INC.)
  • WKBT (Channel 8; LA CROSSE, WI; Owner: QUEENB TELEVISION, LLC)
  • W67CH (Channel 67; LA CROSSE, WI; Owner: KTTC TELEVISION, INC.)
  • WDLS-LP (Channel 35; TOMAH, WI; Owner: MAGNUM RADIO, INC.)
  • KTTC (Channel 10; ROCHESTER, MN; Owner: KTTC TELEVISION, INC.)
  • WEAU-TV (Channel 13; EAU CLAIRE, WI; Owner: WEAU LICENSEE CORP.)
  • K62EV (Channel 62; WINONA, MN; Owner: KTTC TELEVISION, INC.)
  • K38CL (Channel 38; WINONA, MN; Owner: FOX TELEVISION STATIONS, INC.)
La Crescent fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
Fatal road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2021

La Crescent fatal accident list:

Mar 2, 2021 11:09 AM, Us-Usth 61, N 2nd St, Lat: 43.831053, Lon: -91.302194, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1
Oct 23, 1992 03:20 PM, 61, Vehicles: 3, Persons: 5, Fatalities: 1
May 7, 1980 87:99 PM, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Jul 13, 1976 07:05 PM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Jul 13, 1975 07:05 PM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 33Number of bridges
  • 1,060ft / 323mTotal length
  • $51,000,000Total costs
  • 174,172Total average daily traffic
  • 14,283Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in La Crescent, MN - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11920-1929
  • 11930-1939
  • 11980-1989
  • 31990-1999
  • 42000-2009
  • 232010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for La Crescent, MN

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

72 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in La Crescent)

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • LACRESCENT YD AEI, Dubuque Sub. Mi 159.8 Aei (Lat: 43.822361 Lon: -91.303833), Type: Pole, Structure height: 3 m, Call Sign: WPKL394,
    Assigned Frequencies: 911.500 MHz, 913.100 MHz, 918.500 MHz, Grant Date: 04/13/2022, Expiration Date: 04/01/2032, Certifier: Steve F Lemberg, Registrant: Canadian Pacific Railway, 5th Floor - 120 South 6th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55402, Phone: (403) 319-6007, Fax: (612) 851-5688, Email:


FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

6
  • DRESBACH, Cr 1 Approx 3 Mi Se, Approx 0.5 Mi North (Lat: 43.859611 Lon: -91.316389), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 54.9 m, Overall height: 60.9 m, Call Sign: KNAQ587,
    Assigned Frequencies: 151.265 MHz, Grant Date: 02/26/2021, Expiration Date: 04/25/2031, Certifier: Joseph G Dobesh Iii, Registrant: Minnesota Dept Of Natural Resources, 500 Lafayette Road, Saint Paul, MN 55155, Phone: (651) 259-5513, Fax: (651) 234-7960, Email:

  • 955 Tschumper Ridge Rd (Lat: 43.805083 Lon: -91.368083), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 235.5 m, Overall height: 251.2 m, Call Sign: KNBJ628,
    Assigned Frequencies: 151.145 MHz, 151.205 MHz, 151.310 MHz, 151.355 MHz, Grant Date: 01/09/2024, Expiration Date: 03/25/2034, Certifier: Thomas L Tuttle, Registrant: Wisconsin Dnr, 4722 Madison Yards Way - 9th Fl South, Madison, WI 53705, Phone: (608) 709-0095, Email:

  • Railroad Drawbridge Over Mississippi River (Lat: 43.833306 Lon: -91.281250), Type: Pole, Structure height: 9 m, Call Sign: WPDY503,
    Assigned Frequencies: 160.770 MHz, 161.085 MHz, 161.370 MHz, 161.520 MHz, Grant Date: 11/08/2023, Expiration Date: 12/21/2033, Registrant: Cpkc Railway, 5th Floor - 120 South 6th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55402, Phone: (403) 319-6007, Fax: (612) 851-5688, Email:

  • DRESBACH, Cr 1 Approx 3 Mi Se Approx 0.5 Mi North (Lat: 43.859611 Lon: -91.316389), Type: Tower, Structure height: 54.9 m, Overall height: 60.9 m, Call Sign: WQFG702,
    Assigned Frequencies: 855.987 MHz, Grant Date: 07/11/2006, Expiration Date: 07/11/2016, Cancellation Date: 08/27/2014, Certifier: Guy Chambers Iii, Registrant: State Of Minnesota, 395 John Ireland Boulevard, Saint Paul, MN 55155, Phone: (651) 634-2169, Fax: (651) 297-5735, Email:

  • 333 S 2nd St (Lat: 43.827139 Lon: -91.305167), Call Sign: WQWY318,
    Assigned Frequencies: 467.800 MHz, 462.212 MHz, 467.212 MHz, 462.262 MHz, 467.262 MHz, 462.312 MHz, 467.312 MHz, 462.362 MHz, 467.362 MHz, 467.412 MHz, Grant Date: 12/23/2015, Expiration Date: 12/23/2025, Certifier: Jennifer Gleason, Registrant: Advanced Wireless Communications, 20809 Kensington Blvd, Lakeville, MN 55044-8353, Phone: (952) 469-5400, Fax: (952) 469-0170, Email:

  • 703 South 11th Street (Lat: 43.817611 Lon: -91.312972), Call Sign: WRFI945,
    Assigned Frequencies: 457.412 MHz, Grant Date: 03/12/2020, Expiration Date: 03/12/2030, Certifier: Kristin C Kummers, Registrant: Baycom Inc, 2040 Radisson Street, Green Bay, WI 54302, Phone: (920) 544-4248, Fax: (920) 468-8615, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

24 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

32 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in La Crescent)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

6
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 150L (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-200 SERIES (100 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 11563, N11563, N-11563, Serial Number: 15075524, Year manufactured: 1973, Airworthiness Date: 12/22/1973, Certificate Issue Date: 05/15/1984
    Registrant (Corporation): Hunnewell Aviation Services Inc, 32488 County Road 1, La Crescent, MN 55947
  • Aircraft: SCHEMPP-HIRTH STANDARD CIRRUS (Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 60 mph), Engine: None
    N-Number: 27826, N27826, N-27826, Serial Number: 84, Year manufactured: 1970, Airworthiness Date: 02/10/1983, Certificate Issue Date: 07/14/2011
    Registrant (Individual): Stephen T Bowen, 46180 Oak Hill Dr, La Crescent, MN 55947
  • Aircraft: SCHLEICHER ASW-22 (Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: None
    N-Number: 28MM, N28MM, N-28MM, Serial Number: 22007, Year manufactured: 1982, Airworthiness Date: 07/21/1982, Certificate Issue Date: 07/20/1993
    Registrant (Individual): Stephen T Bowen, 46180 Oak Hill Dr, La Crescent, MN 55947
  • Aircraft: ALEXANDER SCHLEICHER GMBH & CO ASG 32 MI (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: AUSTRO IAE 50R-AA (56 HP) (Rotary)
    N-Number: 332SB, N332SB, N-332SB, Serial Number: 32019, Year manufactured: 2016, Airworthiness Date: 08/31/2016, Certificate Issue Date: 07/25/2016
    Registrant (Individual): Stehpen T Bowen, 46180 Oak Hill Dr, La Crescent, MN 55947
  • Aircraft: SEDLOCK JEFFREY M VANS RV-9A (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: LYCOMING IO-320-D1A (160 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 6841M, N6841M, N-6841M, Serial Number: 90274, Year manufactured: 2009, Airworthiness Date: 11/28/2009, Certificate Issue Date: 08/25/2009
    Registrant (Individual): Jeffrey M Sedlock, 32788 County Road 1, La Crescent, MN 55947
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 172M (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 108 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (4 Cycle)
    N-Number: 8904V, N8904V, N-8904V, Serial Number: 17264261, Year manufactured: 1974, Airworthiness Date: 05/21/1996, Certificate Issue Date: 08/07/2012
    Registrant (Individual): Stanley R Grams, 1320 Lancer Village Dr Apt 111, La Crescent, MN 55947

Most common first names in La Crescent, MN among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John4279.0 years
William3877.8 years
George2777.8 years
Edward2380.3 years
Robert2172.7 years
Mary2081.7 years
Margaret1981.4 years
Frank1780.0 years
Anna1788.4 years
Helen1784.8 years
Most common last names in La Crescent, MN among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Johnson2082.0 years
Olson1977.6 years
Miller1979.6 years
Beach1081.8 years
Hafner1080.3 years
Tschumper982.2 years
Gittens976.6 years
Halverson976.4 years
Larson978.5 years
Williams877.5 years
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Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in La Crescent, MN
  • 86.2%Utility gas
  • 9.4%Electricity
  • 3.1%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 0.7%Other fuel
  • 0.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in La Crescent, MN
  • 50.4%Electricity
  • 35.0%Utility gas
  • 10.7%Other fuel
  • 3.9%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


La Crescent compared to Minnesota state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
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