La Crosse, Wisconsin

Welcome Message

Tara Johnson, County Board Chair

400 4th Street North, Rm. 3260, La Crosse, Wisconsin 54601
Phone (608) 785-9563

Welcome to La Crosse County's home page. Hopefully you will find this information about La Crosse County government and department services informative and useful.

La Crosse County has a population of approximately 114,638; it has 18 different local governments, including towns, villages, and cities. The county seat is La Crosse. The annual budget for La Crosse County is approximately $130 million spent across 33 major departments, institutions, agencies, and organizations. La Crosse County provides a wide range of services for citizens, including but not limited to: zoning, highways, assistance to the elderly/children/persons with disabilities, parks, environmental protection, public health, UW-Extension, and veterans' assistance. La Crosse County works cooperatively with other federal, state, and local agencies and organizations to provide programs and services for county residents.

As we work to improve the quality of life in our community, the employees and elected officials of La Crosse County value:

• Public Responsiveness

• Cost Effectiveness

• Community Partnership

• Accountability

• Integrity

• Innovation

We welcome your comments and suggestions about the La Crosse County web site and county government.