La Crescent, Minnesota
La Crescent: city in the state of Minnesota, United States
About
La Crescent is a city located in the county of Houston in the U.S. state of Minnesota. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,446 and a population density of 417 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,108 inhabitants.
The city was created 175 years ago in 1850.
Quick Facts about La Crescent
| Population | 1,108 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Minnesota (United States) |
| County | Houston County |
| Postal code | 55947 |
| Phone Area Codes | 507 |
| Area | 3.47 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 43.8280,-91.3040 |
| Altitude | 679 feet / 207 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1851 (175 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 00:21:17 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 319 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -30.51% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 46℉ Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
La Crescent is located at 43°49'41"N 91°18'15"W (43.8280200, -91.3040300).
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Weather
A chance of rain showers before 1pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. Northwest wind 14 to 17 mph, wi...
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of La Crescent decreased by 30.51% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,446 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,124 | -28.65% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,119 | -0.45% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,121 | 0.18% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,120 | -0.09% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,118 | -0.18% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,115 | -0.27% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,115 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,102 | -1.18% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,097 | -0.46% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,108 | 0.99% | estimation process |
People born in La Crescent (2)
People born in La Crescent, including ice hockey player Eriah Hayes, baseball player Marguerite Kerrigan, .
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Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to La Crescent, MN. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 240170 | Western Technical College | La Crosse (WI) | 54601 |
| 240107 | Viterbo University | La Crosse (WI) | 54601-8804 |
| 240329 | University of Wisconsin-La Crosse | La Crosse (WI) | 54601-9959 |
| 458168 | The Salon Professional Academy-Onalaska | Onalaska (WI) | 54650 |
| 175263 | Minnesota State College Southeast | Winona (MN) | 55987 |
Nearby Transit Stations (6)
Rail and bus stations connected to La Crescent, MN. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| LSE | La Crosse | St. Andrew and Caledonia Streets | RAIL |
| WIN | Winona station | 65 East Mark Street | RAIL |
| TOH | Tomah | North Superior Ave. and Washington St. | RAIL |
| EUC | Eau Claire, WI | 642 University Drive | BUS |
| EUM | Eau Claire, WI | 6251 Traux Lane | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to La Crescent.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| La Crescen Post Office | La Crescent (MN) | 55947 |
| La Cr Post Office | La Crosse (WI) | 54601 |
| La Crosse 2 Post Office | La Crosse (WI) | 54601 |
| Hokah Post Office | Hokah (MN) | 55941 |
| Onalaska Post Office | Onalaska (WI) | 54650 |
Other cities in Houston County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Houston County , MN.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Caledonia | 639 | City in Minnesota |
| Money Creek | 591 | Township in Houston County, Minnesota |
| Hokah | 495 | Township in Houston County, Minnesota |
| Wilmington | 430 | Unincorporated community in Houston County, Minnesota |
| Brownsville | 423 | City in Houston County, Minnesota, United States |
| Reno | 411 | Human settlement in Crooked Creek Township, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Spring Grove | 392 | City in Houston County, Minnesota, United States |
| Houston | 380 | City in Minnesota, United States |
| Yucatan | 318 | Unincorporated community in Houston County, Minnesota |
| Sheldon | 267 | Human settlement in Houston County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Eitzen | 248 | City in Houston County, Minnesota, United States |
| Black Hammer | 244 | Township in Houston County, Minnesota |
| Jefferson | 127 | Unincorporated community in Houston County, Minnesota |
Distance to Other Cities
La Crescent distances to largest Minnesota cities