The City of Onalaska, Wisconsin
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Located in scenic West Central Wisconsin, Onalaska is well suited for a new or expanded business or industry. The City has great transportation facilities and transit services, the best communications infrastructure in Western Wisconsin, and modern utility services. Proximity to La Crosse is an added advantage for citizens and the business community with great local entertainment. Onalaska's extensive park system with both active and nature based offerings is appealing to people with all interests. Great schools, housing, community facilities and services, make Onalaska an excellent location for families and businesses.
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Quick Links: Population | Education | Day Care Facilities | Health Care Facilities | Recreation Facilities | Municipal Services | Utilities | Tax Structure | Transportaion | Communications | Financial Institutions | Contact Information
2000 COMMUNITY PROFILE
POPULATION
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2000 |
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2007 |
4,909 |
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9,249 |
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11,414 |
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15,434 |
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16,425 |
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EDUCATION
Public and Private Schools |
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Grades/Enrollment |
Public |
Eagle Bluff Elementary |
4yr - 5 - 355 |
Northern Hills Elementary |
4yr - 5 - 320 |
Irving Pertzsch Elementary |
4yr - 5 - 349 |
Onalaska Middle School |
6 - 8 - 661 |
Onalaska High School |
9 - 12 - 927 |
Private |
St Patrick's Catholic Grade School |
3yr - 6 - 205 |
St Paul's Lutheran Grade School |
4yr - 8 - 177 |
Onalaska Luther High School |
9 - 12 - 274 |
Continued Edcation
Western Technical College - La Crosse
University of Wisconsin - La Crosse
Viterbo College - La Crosse
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LICENSED DAY CARE FACILITIES
The City has numerous licensed Family and Group Day Care Centers. You could contact the State of Wisconsin - Division of Children and Family Services at (715) 836-2157, or Family Resources at (608) 784-8125, for a listing of licensed and certified facilities.
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HEALTH CARE FACILITIES
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Fransican Skemp - La Crosse |
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Gundersen Lutheran - La Crosse |
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| Clinics |
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St Francis Skemp - Onalaska |
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Gundersen Lutheran - Onalaska |
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| Senior Housing |
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OnaMain Apartments, OnaTerrance, |
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Alterra Sterling House, Laurel Manor, |
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Spring Brook Assisted Living, Eagle Crest, |
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Onalaska Care Center |
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| Dental Clinics |
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18 |
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| Chiropractic Clinics |
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9 |
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RECREATION FACILITIES
| Public Golf Course |
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Coulee Golf Bowl (9 holes) |
| Private Golf Course |
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Cedar Creek Country Club (18 holes) |
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La Crosse Country Club (18 holes) |
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| Public Parks |
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26 |
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| Public Parks with Shelters |
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Glen Fox, Van Riper, & Community |
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| Volleyball Courts |
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Van Riper |
| Public Swimming |
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Aquatic Center |
| Lakes, Rivers |
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Lake Onalaska |
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Black, La Crosse, & Mississippi Rivers |
| Bike Trails |
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Great River State Trail |
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La Crosse River State Trail |
| Hiking |
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Green Coulee Community Park (67 acres) |
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MUNICIPAL SERVICES
Type of Local Government: Mayoral form
Fire Department Personnel: 10 full-time, 23 volunteers
Police Officers: 24 full-time
Public Library: Yes
City Zoning Ordinance in Effect: Yes
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UTILITIES
ELECTRICITY
City Provider 2 - Northern States Power and Riverland Energy
Rural Provider Riverland Energy
NATURAL GAS
Provider Northern States Power
WATER
Provider City of Onalaska
Source of Supply 4 Wells
Average Consumption GPD 2.2 million gallons
SEWAGE TREATMENT
Provider City of La Crosse System
TELEPHONE
Provider CenturyTel & Charter Telephone
Part of an Established Fiber Optics Network Yes
Internet Capability High Speed Internet access is available through CenturyTel and Charter Pipeline.
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TAX STRUCTURE
LOCAL
Net property tax rate/$1,000 of full or market value:
$21.89 (Holmen School District)
$19.94 (Onalaska School District)
Total assessed value of all property in city $1,441,815,100.00
County Retail Tax 0.5%
STATE
Tax on Machinery and Equipment Exempt
Tax on Inventory Exempt
Retail Sales 5%
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TRANSPORTATION
AIRPORTS
Nearest commercial air service La Crosse Municipal Airport
RAIL SERVICES
Community served by railroad(s) Soo Line, Burlington Northern and Amtrak (La Crosse)
MOTOR CARRIERS
Bus services Ready Bus Line, Countryside Tour's, Inc., Laidlaw Jelco, Greyhound, and La Crosse County Mini-Bus
Highways Serving City State Highways 16, 35, 157; US Highways 53 and 61; Interstate 90
Distance to Nearest Four Lane/Interstate Highway Less than one mile
Trucking - Motor Freight Blitz Trucking, Inc., Central Transport, Consolidated Freightways, Hotline Freight, Jahn Transfer, Inc., Monahan Trucking, Roadway Express, Inc.
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COMMUNICATIONS
City Newspaper: Onalaska Community Life-weekly, La Crosse Tribune-daily
Local Radio Stations:
| WKBH - 100.1 FM |
WCOW - 97.1 FM |
WIZM - 1410 AM |
| CC106 - 106.3 FM |
WKBH - 100.1 FM |
WKLJ - 1290 AM |
| Magic105 - 104.9 FM |
Z93 - 93.3 FM |
WKTY - 580 AM |
| The Rock - 95.7 fm |
WLSU - 88.9 FM |
WLFN - 1490 AM |
The city served by cable TV through Charter Communications
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FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
Banks - Associated Bank, Coulee Bank, First Federal, First Bank, M&I Bank of La Crosse, Wells Fargo, State Bank of La Crosse, US Bank, Merchant's Bank
Onalaska Credit Unions - Community Credit Union, Trane Federal Credit Union, La Crosse Teacher's Credit Union, Advantage Credit Union
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