West Central Wisconsin
Located on the Mississippi River within the Driftless Region, this area is known for steep bluffs, cliffs, and deeply carved rivers. It’s famously a hotspot for bald eagles—not to mention a few well-known company headquarters. This area also boasts the fifth-largest campus of the Universities of Wisconsin, UW-La Crosse. Within this region, you’ll find both a commercial airport and a commercial port in addition to rail, state highway, and interstate systems.
Source: Livability, 2020
Source: Men’s Journal, 2021
Source: Smart Asset, 2022
Region’s Largest Employers
Quality of Life
Located along the Mississippi River, West Central Wisconsin offers incredible advantages. You’ll find a median home price 63% below the national average, the convenience and culture of college town La Crosse, and the epic beauty of the Mississippi River bluffs and the Kickapoo River Valley. There’s a reason why Livability ranked La Crosse one of the Top 100 Best Places to Live in America. From its farm-to-table scene to its nationally ranked Oktoberfest—and along the Coulee Region Craft Beverage Trail—there’s always something amazing to eat, drink, or see here.
