La Crescent
City in Houston County, Minnesota
La Crescent is a city in Houston County, Minnesota, with 5,276 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 679 ft (207 m) above sea level. The nearest town is French Island, 2.8 miles NE.
- 5,276residents (2020 Census)
- 679 ftelevation · 207 m
- 3.4 sq miland area · 8.7 km²
- 1,565 / sq mipopulation density
- 55947ZIP code
About La Crescent
La Crescent ( lə KRESS-ənt) is a city in Houston and Winona counties in the U.S. state of Minnesota. The population was 5,276 at the 2020 census.
La Crescent is located in the northeast portion of Houston County; the northern edge of the city falls into Winona County. The city is known as the "Apple Capital of Minnesota" because
John S. Harris planted apple trees here, resulting in many orchards in the present-day city. It is recognized as a 'Tree City' by the Arbor Day Foundation, and a 'Minnesota GreenStep City' by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency.
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Living in La Crescent
- Median household income
- $85,368
- Median home value
- $272,400
- Median rent
- $889/mo
- Median age
- 46.4
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La Crescent had 5,276 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 5,276 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,565 per sq mi (604 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
La Crescent at a glance
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
|---|---|
| County | Houston County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 5,276 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.37 sq mi (8.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.50 sq mi (1.29 km²) |
| Elevation | 679 ft (207 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.8297° N, 91.3050° W |
| ZIP code | 55947 |
| Official website | cityoflacrescent-mn.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2733866 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near La Crescent
- French Island, WI2.8 mi NE
- La Crosse, WI4.0 mi E
- Dresbach4.5 mi NW
- Hokah5.3 mi SW
- Dakota5.9 mi NW
- Onalaska, WI6.5 mi NE
- Brice Prairie, WI7.5 mi N
- Brownsville8.9 mi S
- Holmen, WI10.0 mi N
- West Salem, WI11.8 mi NE
- Stoddard, WI12.3 mi S
- St. Joseph, WI13.4 mi E
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Frequently asked questions about La Crescent
What county is La Crescent in?
La Crescent is in Houston County, Minnesota.
What is the population of La Crescent, MN?
5,276 people lived in La Crescent at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of La Crescent, MN?
The ZIP code of La Crescent is 55947.
What is the elevation of La Crescent?
679 feet (207 m) above sea level.
What towns are near La Crescent?
French Island (2.8 mi), La Crosse (4.0 mi), Dresbach (4.5 mi), Hokah (5.3 mi), Dakota (5.9 mi).
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