LaCrosse
7.5
High score (8-10)
La Crosse packs three colleges — UW-La Crosse (10,000 students), Viterbo University, and Western Technical College — into a river city of 52,000, making the student-to-resident ratio among the highest in Wisconsin. The Mississippi River bluffs create dramatic scenery and La Crosse has the most bars per capita of any Wisconsin city, which is saying something. The social scene here is among the most accessible in the state outside Madison.
Mid score (6-8) · Your profile
La Crosse's energy is built on a college-age foundation, which means social momentum is seasonal — things slow significantly when UW-La Crosse is out of session. The city is surrounded by rural Driftless Area communities with conservative values, and La Crosse itself is a mix of liberal college culture and older blue-collar tradition that don't always overlap.
Lower score (below 6)
La Crosse's reputation for heavy drinking culture — it has ranked among the 'drunkest cities in America' in multiple surveys — shapes the social scene toward bar-hopping within established friend groups rather than meeting new people. The city is also geographically isolated, which limits the professional diversity you'd find in a more connected place.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the median income in LaCrosse, Wisconsin?
$26k median
What's the typical marriage age for women in LaCrosse, Wisconsin?
Women marry at 26
How common is a college degree in LaCrosse, Wisconsin?
16% men have degree
What's the average male height in LaCrosse, Wisconsin?
178 cm local avg
What's the average BMI for women in LaCrosse, Wisconsin?
Local women avg 29.1