Livability Score

72
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (2) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Caribou Coffee
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
Riverside Amusement Park
Theme Park
Hidden Trails Corn Maze
Attraction
Food and Drink (19) F
Domino's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Culver's
Fast Food
Burrachos
Fast Food
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
BA Burrito
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Fazoli's
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Jersey Mike's Subs
Fast Food
Festival Wine and Spirits
Alcohol
Papa Murphy's
Fast Food
UnWine'd Wine Bar
Bar
Culver's
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Logan Cavern
Bar
Fitness (2) F
Curves
Gym
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Campbell Community Center
Community Centre
Groceries (4) F
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Woodman's Markets
Grocery Store
Festival Foods
Grocery Store
Parks (57) A+
Pierce Park
Park
Greens Coulee Park
Park
Coachlite Greens Park
Park
Elmwood Hills Park
Park
City of Onalaska
Park
Oakwoods Park
Park
Sandalwood Park
Park
Hilltopper Heights Park
Park
Glenn Fox Park
Park
Oak Knoll Park
Park
Rowe Park
Park
Parkridge Park
Park
Community Park
Park
Dash-Park
Park
Holiday Heights Park
Park
Park Avenue Park
Park
Meier Farm Park
Park
Wellington Greens
Park
Oak Park #2
Park
Wittenberg Park
Park
School District of Onalaska Athletic Field
Park
Oak Park #5
Park
Oak Park #1
Park
Van Riper Park
Park
Robinson Park
Park
Shops (37) D-
Kwik Trip
Convenience Store
Ross
Department Store
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
Best Buy
Electronics
Kwik Trip
Convenience Store
Kohl's
Department Store
Gap Factory
Clothing
Center 90
Mall
Target
Department Store
Slumberland Furniture
Furniture
Great Clips
Hairdresser
Men's Wearhouse
Clothing
AT&T
Electronics
Shopko Optical
Optician
Kwik Trip
Convenience Store
Boot Barn
Clothing
Petco
Pets
Valley Plaza
Mall
Old Navy
Clothing
Sport Clips
Hairdresser
Soho Nails and Spa
Beauty
TJ Maxx
Department Store
Barnes & Noble
Books
HOM Furniture
Furniture
PetSmart
Pets
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Onalaska.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0% F
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cost of living B

The cost of living in Onalaska is 103/100 - which is 7% higher than Wisconsin.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. C-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax C-
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crime A

Onalaska crime rates are 2,159 per 100k, which is 28% higher than Wisconsin
Property Crime
2,122 crimes per 100k D+
Violent Crime
37 crimes per 100k A+
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employment B

The median income in Onalaska is $66,295 - which is 21% higher than Wisconsin.
Med. Household Income
$66,295 C
Unemployment Rate
2.5% A
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health A+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (8)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. D-
Mayo Clinic Health System - Franciscan Healthcare Onalaska
Clinic
Degen Berglund Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center Onalaska
Hospital
Gundersen Lutheran Onalaska Clinic
Clinic
Siegert Dental
Dentist
Onalaska Police Department
Police
Onalaska Fire Department
Fire Station
Midwest Dental
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Campbell Fire Department
Fire Station
Campbell Police Department
Police
Neighborhood Family Clinic
Doctor
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing A+

Onalaska home prices are $208,600 - which is 25% higher than Wisconsin
Home Price
$208,600 B+
Home Appreciation Rate
19% A+
Home Affordability
3.1x (home price to income ratio) B+
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schools B-

The Onalaska graduation rate is 92% - which is 5% higher than Wisconsin
School Test Scores
52% D-
High School Grad. Rates
92% A
Elementary Schools (6) F
Eagle Bluff Elementary
St Pauls Lutheran School
St Patrick School
Onalaska Middle
Pertzsch Elementary
Northern Hills Elementary
North Woods International School
Coulee Montessori Charter School
Sand Lake Elementary
Northside Elementary
Logan Middle
High Schools (2) F
Luther High School
Onalaska High
Logan High
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ratings F

Onalaska has an overall rating of 49% from 4 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes F
User Surveys (3)
From AreaVibes A+
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Onalaska: Sunfish Capital of the World 1.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 16, 2018) Onalaska, Wisconsin was created by a man-made reservoir on a slightly elevated ridge above the Black River. These scenic bluffs create a beautiful town for those who love the great outdoors. Of course, this is Wisconsin, so you might need to wear a Cheesehead around town. Thankfu ...Read More lly, Wisconsin citizens know how to grill.

The primary industry for Onalaska was lumber. The name, Onalaska refers to an Aleutian island meaning "Pleasures of Hope." Fishing is a popular pastime with the Black River, La Crosse River and Sand Lake Coulee Creek nearby. The Gullikson tennis players are from Onalaska.

A popular restaurant in Onalaska, Wisconsin is the Red Pines Bar and Grill. The cost of living is relatively moderate. There is not much crime and schools are pretty good. You won't find a whole lot of shopping or night life. If you want a good photograph, check out the big sunfish sign welcoming you to Onalaska, Wisconsin on Highway 35. Fishing is big here. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Onalaska? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Pierce Park
      Greens Coulee Park
      Coachlite Greens Park
      Elmwood Hills Park
      City of Onalaska
      Oakwoods Park
      Sandalwood Park
      Hilltopper Heights Park

      Entertainment

      Riverside Amusement Park
      Hidden Trails Corn Maze

      Food & Drink

      Domino's
      Subway
      Culver's
      Burrachos
      Jimmy John's
      BA Burrito
      McDonald's
      Fazoli's

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Onalaska? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Onalaska.
      Drive to Work
      85%

      9% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      0%

      2% lower than the US average

      B Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Onalaska? The cost of living in Onalaska is 103/100 - which is 7% higher than Wisconsin.
      Onalaska
      103

      3% more expensive than average

      Wisconsin
      96

      4% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A Crime

      What is the crime rate in Onalaska? Onalaska crime rates are 2,159, which are 28% higher than Wisconsin
      Total Crime
      2,159 per 100k people

      7% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 47

      7% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -34%

      Year over year crime is down

      B Employment

      What is the median income in Onalaska? The median income in Onalaska is $66,295 which is 21% higher than Wisconsin.
      Median household income
      $66,29520% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $42,00541% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      46% lower than the US average

      A- Health & Safety

      Is Onalaska a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center Onalaska

      Pharmacies

      Degen Berglund Pharmacy

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Onalaska home prices? Onalaska home prices are $208,600 - which is 25% higher than Wisconsin
      Median home value
      $208,60013% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $8797% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      63%

      equal to the US average

      B- Schools

      Does Onalaska have good schools? The Onalaska graduation rate is 92% - which is 5% higher than Wisconsin
      High school grad. rates
      92%

      11% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      52%

      9% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      14:1

      10% lower than the US average

      F User Ratings

      Is Onalaska a good place to live? Onalaska has an overall rating of 49% from 4 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      49%

      4 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      30%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      94%

      3 total surveys

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