ZIP Code 54650

Onalaska is a city in La Crosse County, Wisconsin, United States. The name for the city comes from the poem "The Pleasures of Hope", by the Scottish poet Thomas Campbell. The original spelling of the name in Campbell's poem was "Oonalaska" (an Aleutian island and fishing village). Other places named Onalaska are in Arkansas (now defunct), Texas and Washington; they are historically linked to one another through the lumber industry. In Alaska, the modern day city of Unalaska and unalaska Island are linked to the Onalaskas through Thomas Campbell’s poem. The city has a total area of 10.97 square miles (28.41 km²), of which 10.38 sq miles (26.88 km²) is land and 0.60sq miles (1.55 sq km) is water. The population of the city was 18,803 at the 2020 census. The median household income was $55,982 and the median family income was$74,182. The per capita income for theCity of Onal Alaska was $31,491. The City of OnAlaska is known as "The Sunfish Capital of the World" for its large number of sunfish populations. A man-made reservoir at the city's western edge is called Lake Onalazaar. The town is located on the Black River, which runs through the center of the town. Brice Prairie is an urban reserve area within the City of onalaska, located below the ridge on which most of the City is situated.

History

The original village (now city) was platted by Thomas G. Rowe (New York) and John C. Laird (Pennsylvania) in 1851. In its early days, lumbering and related industries served as a basis for its economy. The name for the city comes from the poem "The Pleasures of Hope", by the Scottish poet Thomas Campbell. The original spelling of the name in Campbell's poem was "Oonalaska" (an Aleutian island and fishing village).Other places named Onalaska are in Arkansas (now defunct), Texas and Washington; they are historically linked to one another through the lumber industry. In Alaska, the modern day city of Unalaska and unalaska Island are linked to the Onalaskas through Thomas Campbell’s poem. Unal Alaska is the original Oonalaska or onalaska or "Ounalashka" (Russian spelling) immortalized by Campbell in the poem “The Pleasure of Hope.” Unalaska is the name of an island in the Aleutians, which Campbell referred to as “Oonalaska” or “Onalaska” in his poem ‘The Ple pleasures of Hope’. The island is now part of Alaska’, but was once part of the Russian territory of ‘Ounalaska’ or ‘Onalashka’ in the 19th century. The modern day town of UnAlaska is named after the island.

Geography

Onalaska is the second-largest city in La Crosse County, Wisconsin. It is located on the Black River, north of the city's northern border. In the 1930s, the construction of Lake Onalaska resulted in the flooding and disappearance of a shallow, natural body of water, Rice Lake. Brice Prairie is an urban reserve area within the city, located below the ridge on which most of the City is situated. It lies to the northwest of the current northern border and is directly on Lake onalaska. The city has a total area of 10.97 square miles (28.41 km²), of which 10.38 sq miles (26.88 km²) is land and 0.60sq miles (1.55 km²] is water. It has a population of 2,816. It was founded in 1858. The U.S. Census Bureau estimates its population at 2,071 in the 2010 Census. It's the second largest city in the county, after La Crosse. The Black River is the main source of water for the city. It runs north-south through the city and is known as the "Black River River" or "The Black River" in some areas. It also has a number of small streams, including the La CrosSE River, the Sand Lake Coulee Creek, and the Sand River, which runs through the center of the town. The town is home to the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, a private college.

Demographics

As of the census of 2020, the population was 18,803. There were 8,241 housing units at an average density of 794.1 per square mile (306.6/km²) The racial makeup of the city was 84.6% White, 8.0% Asian, 1.1% Black or African American, 0.4% Native American, and 4.9% from two or more races. Ethnically, the city's population was 2. 6% Hispanic or Latino of any race. The median household income was $55,982 and the median family income was$74,182. The per capita income for the city is $31,491. The average household size is 2.40, with the average family size being 2.96. The city's median age is 38.5 years, and the city has a population of 14,839. The U.S. Census Bureau estimates that the city will have 18,800 residents by the end of the year. The population is expected to grow to 18,000 by the year 2020. The state's population is predicted to grow from 14,000 to 18.5 million by the time the next census is held in 2026. The projected population growth rate is 0.7%. The city has an estimated population of 18,700, up from 13,000 at the start of the 2010 census. The estimated population growth rates for the next two censuses are 0.8% and 0.9%.

Education

Onalaska is served by two school districts, Onalaska and Holmen. Parochial schools in the city include Luther High School, a Lutheran high school of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod, St. Patrick Elementary School, part of La Crosse Aquinas Catholic Schools, and St. Pauls Lutheran School, serving grades Pre-K through 8. The city is located in the Wisconsin Dells National Forest, which is part of the U.S. National Forest System. The U.N. World Heritage Site is in the town of Holmen, Wisconsin, which has been home to the World War II Battle of the Bulge. The town is home to a number of museums, including the Wisconsin State Museum and the Wisconsin Museum of Nature and Science, which was founded in 1872. The Wisconsin Dunes National Park is also in the Dells, and was the site of the first Dunes Dam in 1851. The Dells are home to several historic sites, including Wisconsin's first post office, which opened in 1852. The village is also home to Wisconsin State Park, which dates back to 1852, and the first state park in 1854, which stands on the Wisconsin River. It was named after the first settler of the area, who arrived in 1853. The first town in the area was also named after a pioneer, who came to the area in the 18th century. The name of the town is still used today as a reference to the town's name.

Economy

Onalaska Omni Center is Onalaska's convention center and indoor arena. It is the second largest convention center in southwest Wisconsin, after the La Crosse Center. The convention center is open to the public. It has a capacity of more than 1,000 people. It was built in the 1970s and 1980s. The center is located on the former site of the Wisconsin State Fair. It also has an indoor arena, which opened in the 1990s and is used for concerts and other events. It cost $1.5 million to build and has a seating capacity of 1,100. It opened in 1978 and has been in operation since then. It's the second-largest convention centre in southwestWisconsin after the La Crosse Center. It is also the largest indoor arena in the state, with an capacity of about 1,200 people. The Omni Center is located on a former state fair site. It had an opening in 1978, and was opened the following year. It became the second convention center in southwest Wisconsin. The La Crosse Center is the largest in Wisconsin, with a total capacity of over 1,500 people, and is also home to the Wisconsin State Fair, which is the state's largest convention center. The Omni Center is the only convention center in the state with an indoor arena on the same site as the state capitol. The arena also has a retractable roof, allowing it to be used for outdoor events.

Transportation

Onalaska is served by the La Crosse Municipal Transit Utility, which provides public transit on three routes. Until 1963, Onalaska had a train station which served the Dakota 400. The town has a population of 2,000. It is located in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. The city is located on the Wisconsin River, which runs through the town. It was once part of the Wisconsin Territory, but is now part of Wisconsin State. It has a small population of 1,000, and is located near the town's downtown area, which was once known as "Dakota City" The town's population was 2,500 in 1963. It now has a total population of 3,200, with 1,200 residents living in the town of Onalaska and 1,100 in the surrounding area. The population of the town is 2,200. It had a railway station until 1963, when it was replaced by a bus station. The station was known as the "D Dakota 400" and served the town until it was abandoned in 1994. The current station is called the "Onalaskan Station" and opened in 1998. It serves the city's downtown areas of La Crosce and Onalakas, as well as the nearby town of Waupaca. It also has a bus stop for the La Crosse Minn Transit Utility, which operates three routes in the city. It provides public transport on three different routes in Onal Alaska.

Gallery of Historic Places

Buildings, sites, structures, districts, and objects in Onalaska are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The city is located in the U.S. state of Alaska. There are more than 1,000 historic buildings in the city. The town is home to the Alaska State Museum, which was established in 1872. The state's oldest building is a 19th-century mansion, which dates back to the 18th century. It is located on the Alaska Peninsula, and was built in the early 19th century by Russian settlers. It was later converted to a museum in the 20th century, and is still in use today. It has been named after the state's first mayor, William "Bill" O'Neill, who was born in the town in 1881. It also has its own museum, the Alaska Museum of History and Art, which opened in 1894. The village's oldest structure is the Alaskan War Memorial, built in 1892. It dates from the 19th Century and is located at the base of the Alaska Range. The Alaskans are known for their love of history, and have a long history in the state. They are known as the "Alaskans of the North" and "Alaska of the South" for their hardworking, hard-working people. They have also been known as "The Alaskas of the West" for a long time. In the late 19th and 20th centuries, the town became known for its architecture.

Air Quality, Water Quality, Superfund Sites & UV Index

The Air Quality index is in Onalaska, La Crosse County, Wisconsin = 83. These Air Quality index is based on annual reports from the EPA. Higher values are better (100=best). The number of ozone alert days is used as an indicator of air quality, as are the amounts of seven pollutants including particulates, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, lead, and volatile organic chemicals. The Water Quality Index is 45. A measure of the quality of an area’s water supply as rated by the EPA. Higher values are better (100=best). The EPA has a complex method of measuring the watershed quality, using 15 indicators such as pollutants, turbidity, sediments, and toxic discharges. The Superfund Sites Index is 20. Higher is better (100=best). Based upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts. The UV Index in Onalaska = 3.3 and is a measure of an area's exposure to the sun's ultraviolet rays. This is most often a combination of sunny weather, altitude, and latitude. The UV Index has been defined by the WHO (www.who.int/news-room/questions-and-answers/item/radiation-the-ultraviolet-(uv)-index) and is uniform worldwide.

Employed

The most recent city population of 18,803 individuals with a median age of 37.6 age the population grows by 12.19% in Onalaska, La Crosse County, Wisconsin population since 2000 and are distributed over a density of 1,825.30 residents per square mile of area (704.77/km²). There are average 2.43 people per household in the 6,821 households with an average household income of $57,374 a year. The unemployment rate in Alabama is 5.80% of the available work force and has dropped -4.27% over the most recent 12-month period and the projected change in job supply over the next decade based on migration patterns, economic growth, and other factors will increase by 25.66%. The number of physicians in Onalaska per 100,000 population = 424.

Weather

The annual rainfall in Onalaska = 30.8 inches and the annual snowfall = 41.9 inches. The annual number of days with measurable precipitation (over .01 inch) = 113. The average number of days per year that are predominantly sunny = 193. 84 degrees Fahrenheit is the average daily high temperature for the month of July and 6.5 degrees Fahrenheit is the average daily low temperature for the month of January. The Comfort Index (higher=better) is 47, where higher values mean a more pleasant climate. The Comfort Index measure recognizes that humidity by itself isn't the problem. (Have you noticed nobody ever complains about the weather being 'cold and humid?) It's in the summertime that we notice the humidity the most, when it's hot and muggy. Our Comfort Index uses a combination of afternoon summer temperature and humidity to closely predict the effect that the humidity will have on people.

Median Home Cost

The percentage of housing units in Onalaska, La Crosse County, Wisconsin which are owned by the occupant = 65.58%. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, or room occupied as separate living quarters. The average age of homes = 25 years with median home cost = $150,280 and home appreciation of 0.16%. This is the value of the years most recent home sales data. Its important to note that this is not the average (or arithmetic mean). The median home price is the middle value when you arrange all the sales prices of homes from lowest to highest. This is a better indicator than the average, because the median is not changed as much by a few unusually high or low values. The property tax rate of $20.56 shown here is the rate per $1,000 of home value. If for simplification for example the tax rate is $14.00 and the home value is $250,000, the property tax would be $14.00 x ($250,000/1000), or $3500. This is the 'effective' tax rate.

Study

The local school district spends $5,454 per student. There are 15.2 students for each teacher in the school, 287 students for each Librarian and 478 students for each Counselor. 12.17% of the area’s population over the age of 25 with an Associate Degree or other 2-year college degree, 20.70% with a master’s degree, Ph.D. or other advanced college degree and 11.33% with high school diplomas or high school equivalency degrees (GEDs).