The Town FilesLa Crosse, Virginia
Town in Mecklenburg County · population 614 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $105,400
- Household income
- $33,750
- Jan low / Jul high
- 29° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 6 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 5
- Median age
- 40.8
La Crosse is a town of 614 people in Mecklenburg County, Virginia. The median home is worth $105,400, below the typical Virginia town ($298,050). It ranks better for retirees than 94% of Virginia towns, better for first-time buyers than 91% of Virginia towns, easier by car than 87% of Virginia towns.
How La Crosse ranks
Percentile among Virginia towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Virginia towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in La Crosse is worth $105,400, below the typical Virginia town ($298,050). Homes cost about 3.1 times the median household income of $33,750, which is more affordable than 78% of Virginia towns. Median rent is $1,044 a month. 51.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | La Crosse | Typical Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $105,400 | $298,050 |
| Median rent | $1,044 | $1,254 |
| Median household income | $33,750 | $78,595 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.1× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 51.2% | 69.2% |
| Median year built | 1960 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 9.1% | — |
Who lives in La Crosse
| People | La Crosse | Typical Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.8 | 39.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.7% | 17.3% |
| Under 18 | 31.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 9.4% | 31.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 35.2% | 8.8% |
| Veterans | 9.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 11.5% | — |
| Work from home | 2.9% | 12.8% |
| Average commute | 14.8 min | 26.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 53.9% | 91.8% |
Weather in La Crosse
July highs average 91.7°F and January lows 28.7°F. About 43.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 6.4 inches of snow (typical Virginia town: 13.4 in). Expect about 59 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 80 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
5 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of La Crosse since 1950, compared with 11 for the typical Virginia town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on November 2, 1966 about 3.8 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 19, 2019.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 17 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on February 24, 2016.
Severe weather in Mecklenburg County since 1996
Mecklenburg County has been included in 20 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 23, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3631: Severe Winter Storm |
| May 10, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4602: Severe Winter Storms |
| April 2, 2020 | Biological | DR-4512: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3448: Covid-19 |
| December 18, 2018 | Hurricane | DR-4411: Tropical Storm Michael |
Jobs and pay in Mecklenburg County
Mecklenburg County had 11,719 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $50,731 a year. Unemployment was 3.6% in 2023; in La Crosse itself the ACS puts it at 3.3%.
Public schools in La Crosse
1 public school with 366 students, about 18.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| LaCrosse Elementary | PK-5 | 366 | 18.3 |
Towns near La Crosse
- South Hill, VA2.5 mi · 4,690 people · home $242,700
- Bracey, VA8.4 mi · 1,372 people · home $238,300
- Lawrenceville, VA13.9 mi · 1,014 people · home $126,700
- Kenbridge, VA18.0 mi · 1,112 people · home $154,400
- Norlina, NC18.6 mi · 920 people · home $94,700
- Littleton, NC21.1 mi · 559 people · home $108,700
- Warrenton, NC21.2 mi · 851 people · home $192,000
- Chase City, VA21.4 mi · 2,053 people · home $112,900
La Crosse questions
Is La Crosse, Virginia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, La Crosse scores better for retirees than 94% of Virginia towns and quieter than 68%. 18.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.8).
How much does a house cost in La Crosse?
The median owner-occupied home in La Crosse is valued at $105,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $33,750, so homes cost about 3.1 times income. Median rent is $1,044 a month.
What is the weather like in La Crosse?
July highs average 91.7°F and January lows 28.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 43.5 inches of precipitation a year and 6.4 inches of snow.
Does La Crosse get tornadoes?
5 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of La Crosse since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on November 2, 1966. The typical Virginia town has had 11.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)