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Holmen.
About
Life in Holmen
Holmen is a community of 11,027 people in Wisconsin. The median household income is $79,899, median rent runs about $1,164 per month, and median home values are around $285,900. Unemployment is low at 2.6%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Holmen at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
37.6 yrs
Poverty Rate
6.0%
Foreign-Born
4.6%
Broadband Internet
91.9%
of households
Population Growth
+13.4%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics4.6% foreign-born, most often from Thailand
Who lives in Holmen: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Holmen, the largest foreign-born group is from Thailand (35.7%), and 4.5% of residents speak Other Asian/Pacific at home.
Under 18
26.3%
of residents
65 and Older
13.7%
of residents
Households with Kids
33.5%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
32.4%
of households
Married Couples
51.2%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.41
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 8% above WI average
Rent, home values, and income in Holmen
In Holmen, rent runs 8% above the WI average, and home values are 7% above the WI average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
45.2%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
21.7%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
91.8
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$4,398
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
61.6%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1999
median year built
Home Value Trend
Latest: $418,146 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.4 pts below WI average
Unemployment in Holmen
Unemployment in La Crosse County, which includes Holmen, is 0.4 percentage points lower than the WI average.
Unemployment rate
Holmen: La Crosse County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
La Crosse County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Holmen Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute23.6 min avg
How Holmen residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Holmen, most residents drive alone to work (81%), and 75% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 6 mi
La Crosse Regional Airport (LSE)
Regional airport · few flights44k passengers boarded in 2025
- 116 mi
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP)
Major hub17.5M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 90% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Holmen runs 90% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
32.9
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
386.6
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Holmen Police Department
Natural DisastersFlood most common — 10 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
80.5 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
La Crosse County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In La Crosse County, which includes Holmen, the most common type is flood, with 10 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | Winter Storm | $50,000 |
| 2024 | 16 | Winter Weather | $900,000 |
| 2023 | 17 | Winter Weather | $610,000 |
| 2022 | 16 | Thunderstorm Wind | $506,000 |
| 2021 | 20 | Hail | $366,000 |
| 2020 | 14 | Thunderstorm Wind | $47.8M |
| 2019 | 19 | Flood | $312,000 |
| 2018 | 17 | Flood | $1.0M |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
La Crosse County, county-wide
Air Quality37 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in La Crosse County, which includes Holmen, is typically good.
Median AQI
37
La Crosse County, county-wide
Climate83°F summers, 14°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Holmen has warm summers (avg high 83°F) and very cold winters (avg low 14°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
59°/38°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
83°/62°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
61°/42°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
31°/14°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
35.2"
Annual Snowfall
46.3"
Hot Days/Year
17
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
141
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
123
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27°F | 11°F | 1.25" |
| Feb | 33°F | 14°F | 1.19" |
| Mar | 46°F | 26°F | 2.04" |
| Apr | 60°F | 38°F | 3.75" |
| May | 72°F | 50°F | 4.33" |
| Jun | 82°F | 60°F | 5.08" |
| Jul | 85°F | 65°F | 4.23" |
| Aug | 83°F | 62°F | 3.90" |
| Sep | 76°F | 54°F | 3.63" |
| Oct | 62°F | 42°F | 2.49" |
| Nov | 46°F | 30°F | 1.85" |
| Dec | 33°F | 18°F | 1.49" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Holmen
Uninsured
4.9%
of residents
No hospitals inside Holmen's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Mayo Clinic Health System-franciscan Medical Center Inc.
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 11.6 mi away · La Crosse
Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 12.2 mi away · La Crosse
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education13.4:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Holmen
Holmen's student/teacher ratio is 13.4:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 33.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
7
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
33.3%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.4:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Holmen (within 15 miles)
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
10.9 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 9,277 students · in-state tuition $10,534 · 70% graduate · median earnings $65,850 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,249 students · in-state tuition $35,790 · 68% graduate · median earnings $65,641 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Effigy Mounds National Monument, 62 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Holmen
Holmen has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Effigy Mounds National Monument (62 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Effigy Mounds National Monument
National Monument
62 mi awayIce Age National Scenic Trail
National Scenic Trail
85 mi awayPublic Libraries in Holmen
La Crosse County Library
121 W. Legion St., Holmen
Cities Near Holmen
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Holmen FAQ
Is Holmen, Wisconsin affordable?⌄
Holmen's median rent is $1,175/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $79,899/year. Median home value is $285,900.
Is Holmen, Wisconsin safe?⌄
Holmen's violent crime rate was 33 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 387 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Holmen, Wisconsin?⌄
La Crosse County, which includes Holmen, has an unemployment rate of 2.8%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Holmen, Wisconsin?⌄
The cost of living in Holmen is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,175/month and median household income is $79,899/year. The median home value is $285,900. About 45% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Holmen, Wisconsin?⌄
The average commute in Holmen is 24 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from