1 census tracts · pop 3,281 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 6.3/10
· range 6.3–6.3
Goosetown is a white (non-hispanic) neighborhood in La Crosse with 1 census tract and a population of 3,281 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 6.3/10 (Elevated tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 75% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 49% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $947/month sits 6% lower than the La Crosse citywide average ($1,010).
Risk score
6.3
Elevated
1 tracts · population-weighted
Goosetown vs La CrosseHow this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average
Single-parent HH, disability, language barriers, age 17- / 65+
Racial/ethnic minority10%ile
Hispanic + non-white share of population
Housing & transport54%ile
Multi-unit structures, mobile homes, crowding, no vehicle
CDC PLACES 2023 · pop-weighted
Eviction-adjacent indicators in Goosetown
Average across all constituent tracts, population-weighted. Source: CDC PLACES (cwsq-ngmh) crude prevalence.
16.7%Housing insecurity
11.8%Utility shutoff threat
28.0%Food insecurity
34.1%SNAP enrollment
10.1%No health insurance
41.6%Any disability
Frequently asked
About Goosetown
Q1
What is the eviction-risk score for Goosetown?
Goosetown scores 6.3/10 (Elevated tier) across 1 census tracts. The pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score blends state law, county filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income and poverty signals.
Q2
How does Goosetown compare to La Crosse overall?
Goosetown scores 3.1 points higher than La Crosse overall (3.2/10). Renters spend 75% of income on rent vs 29% citywide. Average rent: $947 vs $1,010.
Q3
What is the average rent in Goosetown?
Average gross rent in Goosetown is $947/month (pop-weighted across 1 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 75% of renter households are cost-burdened.
Q4
What percentage of Goosetown residents are renters?
100% of Goosetown households are renter-occupied (vs 54% in La Crosse). The neighborhood has 3,281 residents.
Q5
Is Goosetown a high social-vulnerability area?
Goosetown sits in the 29th percentile nationally on the CDC Social Vulnerability Index (less vulnerable). The index combines poverty, unemployment, household composition, racial/ethnic minority share, and housing/transportation factors across all US census tracts.
Q6
How safe is Goosetown for landlords?
Goosetown carries a elevated-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (6.3/10). Pop-weighted across 1 constituent tracts, the score blends parent-city rent-control posture, county eviction-process timelines, and tract-specific rent-to-income / poverty signals. Compared to La Crosse as a whole (3.2/10), this neighborhood is higher-risk.
Q7
What is the demographic breakdown of Goosetown?
Goosetown has 3,114 residents (White (non-Hispanic) Neighborhood). Top groups: White (non-Hispanic) (92.8%), Asian (non-Hispanic) (4.6%), Hispanic / Latino (2.6%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.
