What are the schools like in Viroqua, WI?

Viroqua is served primarily by Viroqua Area School District. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 3 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.1:1.

What is the median household income in Viroqua?

The median household income in Viroqua, WI is $54,318 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.7%.

What is the weather like in Viroqua, WI?

Viroqua has an average high temperature of 22.9°F in January and 79.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 47.2 inches.

Viroqua, WI Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Viroqua, WI affordable or expensive?

Viroqua's cost of living index is 92, where 100 represents the national average. This means Viroqua is 8% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $179,200 and the median rent is $777 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Viroqua, WI?

Viroqua has a violent crime rate of 271.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1381.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Viroqua, WI a Good Place to Live?

Viroqua is a small town of 4,493 in Wisconsin, with a median household income of $54,318 and a 2.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is 8% below the national average.

Strengths: Viroqua stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A-), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Viroqua is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Viroqua city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 92.0

Viroqua's overall cost of living index is 92.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Viroqua costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.

Metric	Viroqua, WI	National Avg
Median Home Value	$179,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$777	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	60.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$54,318	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Viroqua's violent crime rate is 271.7 per 100,000 residents — 29% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

271.7 /100k

Property Crime

1381.3 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Viroqua is served primarily by Viroqua Area School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.1:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Viroqua, WI	National Avg
School District	Viroqua Area School District	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	3	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	32.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Viroqua sees average highs of 22.9°F in January and 79.1°F in July, with 38.0 inches of annual precipitation and 47.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Viroqua, WI
Average High — January	22.9°F
Average High — July	79.1°F
Annual Precipitation	38.0"
Annual Snowfall	47.2"

Demographics

Metric	Viroqua, WI	National Avg
Population	4,493	—
Median Age	46.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	18.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	91.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	21.5%	22.2%
65 and over	23.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Westby, WI 7 mi Readstown, WI 10 mi Viola, WI 11 mi Coon Valley, WI 12 mi La Farge, WI 12 mi

ZIP Codes in Viroqua

Viroqua, WI is covered by 1 ZIP code:

54665

Viroqua vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Viroqua, WI affordable or expensive?

Viroqua's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average. That makes Viroqua roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $179,200 and median rent is $777/month.

What is the crime rate in Viroqua, WI?

Viroqua's violent crime rate is 271.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1381.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Viroqua?

Public schools in Viroqua are operated by Viroqua Area School District. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.1:1. 32.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Viroqua, WI a good place to live?

Viroqua, WI has a population of 4,493, a median household income of $54,318, and an unemployment rate of 2.7%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Viroqua?

Viroqua averages 22.9°F in January and 79.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.0 inches with about 47.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Viroqua?

Viroqua, WI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 54665.

What is the population of Viroqua?

The population of Viroqua, Wisconsin is 4,493 with a median age of 46.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Viroqua?

Key numbers for living in Viroqua: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $179,200, median household income $54,318, crime index 69 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Viroqua side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.