City

La Crosse, KS

1 ZIP code  ·  Rush County  ·  Kansas

👥1,290Population
💰$52,471Median HH Income▼ 31% below avg
🎂48.7Median Age
🏠$86,300Median Home Value▼ 69% below avg
🎓35.5%College Grads▼ 8% below avg
📊2.6%Unemployment▼ 46% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.1% Female 49.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 83.3%Hispanic: 6.6%Black: 1%Other: 8.1%Race
White83.3%
Hispanic6.6%
Black1.0%
Other8.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
9%
18–24
10%
25–44
19%
45–64
21%
65+
15%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.7 yrs
Avg HH Size1.85
Below Poverty5.9% ▼ 41% below avg
College Grads35.5% ▼ 8% below avg
Unemployment2.6% ▼ 46% below avg
No HS Diploma18 (2.1%)
HS Graduate285 (33.1%)
Some College117 (13.6%)
Associates135 (15.7%)
Bachelors57 (6.6%)
Graduate Degree249 (28.9%)

Education

No HS: 2.1%HS Grad: 33.1%Some College: 13.6%Associates: 15.7%Bachelors: 6.6%Graduate: 28.9%Edu
No HS2.1%
HS Grad33.1%
Some College13.6%
Associates15.7%
Bachelors6.6%
Graduate28.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72%Renter: 28%Tenure
Owner72.0%
Renter28.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
20%
$50k–$100k
46%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
3%
$300k–$500k
3%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$52,471 ▼ 31% below avg
Median Home Value$86,300 ▼ 69% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$683/mo
Total Housing Units762
Vacant Units105

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
31%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
1%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Walked
7%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
58%
15–30 min
15%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
8%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
60%
About La Crosse, KS

La Crosse is a city in Kansas, located in Rush County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,290 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 48.7 years.

Economically, La Crosse is a working-class community. The median household income of $52,471 is below the national average. Approximately 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.6%, below the national average.

The real estate market in La Crosse is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $86,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $683 per month. Homeownership is high at 72.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of La Crosse is moderately educated. 35.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (83.33%).

La Crosse, KS offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Kansas.

ZIP Codes in La Crosse
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
67548 1,290 $52,471 $86,300 $683 2.6% 35.5% 72.0%