Coman House · National Register of Historic Places
Trempealeau’s story
174 years in pictures
The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 1859.
2 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
- 1852Trempealeau is settled
TrempealeauWI
Trash day: Tuesday3 bordering townsMap →
Photo: Royalbroil · CC BY-SA 3.0
Population
1,889
2025 Census estimate · +2.4% since 2020
Typical home
$354K
+6% in a year
Household income
$79K
median
Median age
38.2
years
Jobs based here
232
A commuter town
Is Trempealeau a good place to live?
Trempealeau’s best subject grade is an A for the outdoors; its weakest is a C− for walkability. Trempealeau’s average trip to work is 29 minutes, where Wisconsin’s towns sit at 22 minutes and U.S. towns at 25 minutes. 13% of the land in Trempealeau is conserved, where Wisconsin’s towns sit at 3.8% and U.S. towns at 4.3%. Only 51 of Wisconsin’s 879 towns score higher on the outdoors. Trempealeau has 2 places on the National Register of Historic Places, among them Coman House and Main Street Historic District. Trempealeau has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade.
What makes Trempealeau stand out
Where Trempealeau beats most towns.
Community nonprofits per 1,000 residents
Trempealeau4.9
Typical U.S. town3.7
Typical WI town3.8
Civic lifeB+
27% more nonprofits per person
than the typical Wisconsin town
Charities, civic groups and human services; churches not counted.
Coman HouseHistory
Settled in 1852
2 places on the National Register
A history going back 174 years.
A growing town
Trempealeau has grown 23% since 2010
1,529 counted in 2010 and 1,843 in 2020; an estimated 1,889 in 2025.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 counts · Census Bureau estimate, July 1, 2025
How Trempealeau grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Wisconsin), ordered by how far Trempealeau is from typical.
WalkabilityEPA walkability 6.8 of 20; 12.6% of households have no car; 0% of workers walk, bike or ride transitC−Open →Jobs & income$79K median household incomeB+Open →SchoolsB+Open →Hazard riskinland flooding tops the listC+Open →HealthWinona Health Services 9.9 miles awayBOpen →Cost of livingC+Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors1 mile of trailAOpen →History2 places on the National Register; 1 notable person born hereBOpen →Civic life4.9 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsB+Open →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
Climate–Open →Housing market–Open →Who lives hereMedian age 38.2; 26% of adults have a four-year degree–Open →
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Trempealeau: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Trempealeau, and how to reach them.
PowerVillage of TrempealeauEIAHIFLD · EIA
WaterTrempealeau WaterworksNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet6 providers98% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpTuesdayHire your ownTown site
Register to voteOnlineIn Wisconsin you can register online until 20 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 20 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereVillage of Trempealeau ClerkThe town itself; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, May 2026
ZIP code5466154661 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Trempealeau.
Work & commuteJobs & income grade B+
Most of Trempealeau’s workers commute out: the town has 0.2 jobs for each of them
Most working residents leave Trempealeau for work: only 3% work in town. Jobs based in Trempealeau grew to 232 in 2023, 57 more than in 2013. The top destinations are La Crosse (20%), Winona (11%) and Onalaska (6%).
3%work in town
| Trempealeau | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 3% | 8.3% | 8% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.7% | 6.4% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
In Trempealeau3%
La Crosse20%
Winona11%
Onalaska6%
Whitehall6%
17 mi
median commute distance
232
jobs based in Trempealeau
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
C−
Walkability grade: more walkable than 21% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
SchoolsB+
On state tests, Trempealeau’s schools beat 65% of Wisconsin districts
Its public schools are run by the Galesville-Ettrick-Trempealeau School District. Its one school is below.
65%of WI districts it outscoresB+School Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trempealeau ElementaryLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 | 309 | B+ |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within WI on state tests and graduation
Climate
Trempealeau has four seasons and pleasant summers
Trempealeau has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. July afternoons reach 83°, January nights drop to 8° and about 36 inches of snow falls in a winter.
36″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter12–29°
Spring36–57°
Summer60–81°
Fall40–59°
Oct 11
typical first frost
Apr 29
typical last frost
+1.5°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
OutdoorsA
Trempealeau has set aside 12.7% of its land for conservation
1.4 miles of trail in 3 parks and preserves. The biggest park or preserve is Trempealeau Lakes Fishery Area, at 42 acres.
12.7%conserved
12.7%
conserved · 183 of 1,437 acres
1.4 mi
of trails · 0.6 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Trempealeau Lakes Fishery Area | — | 42 |
| 2. Perrot State Park | — | 9 |
| 3. Central Park | — | 2 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Who lives here
Fewer middle-aged adults than Wisconsin overall
Adults 35 to 64 are 32% of residents (38% statewide). 22% of Trempealeau residents are 65 or older. Trempealeau has grown 2.4% since 2020, to 1,889 residents in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate.
38.2median age · WI 40.2
| Trempealeau | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aged 65 or older | 22% | 20% | 18% |
| Median age | 38.2 years | 42.1 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 26% | 32% | 29% |
| Under 18 | 21% | 21% | 22% |
TrempealeauWisconsinUnited States
Ages · share of residents
15%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma3%
High school34%
Some college23%
Associate’s14%
Bachelor’s16%
Graduate10%
Women and men · all residents
57% women, 43% men
About 76 men for every 100 women (the survey’s margin: ±3 points). Across Wisconsin, 49.9% of residents are women.
| Trempealeau | WI | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 12.4% | 11.2% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 8.3% | 10.2% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 13.4% | 9.3% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 11.4% | 12.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 11.3% | 12.7% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 7.7% | 11.8% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 13.3% | 13.8% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 14.5% | 11.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 7.8% | 7.3% | 7% |
| No diploma | 3% | 6.4% | 10.4% |
| High school | 34.1% | 29.4% | 26% |
| Some college | 23.1% | 19.5% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 13.8% | 11.3% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 16.3% | 22% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 9.6% | 11.4% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 1,900, single groups can be off by several points
HealthB
Trempealeau is healthier than 59% of U.S. towns
Trempealeau beats the Wisconsin average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 1. 28% of adults feel lonely in Trempealeau.
59%healthier than U.S. townsBHealth Grade
| Trempealeau | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 30% | 33% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 40% | 38% | 35% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 20% | 16% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 35% | 32% | 36% |
32 measures vs. Wisconsin
1 better30 too close to call1 worse
| What stands out | Trempealeau | WI |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 5.2% | 9.9% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 9.9% | 8.6% |
Winona Health Services
9.9 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade C+
Moderate risk in Trempealeau, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 56% of U.S. communities. Since 1993, 23 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Trempealeau.
56risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesTornadoes
23
paid flood claims since 1993
1
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
HousingCost of living grade C+
Homes in Trempealeau are worth about $354K, by Zillow’s estimate
The typical Trempealeau home is worth about $354,000, up 6% in a year, 5% above the Wisconsin typical home.
$354KZillow home value
| Trempealeau | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 65% | 74% | 73% |
| Median rent | $1,179 a month | $1,078 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Trempealeau$354K
Wisconsin$337K
+6%
value change, 1 year
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Nearby attractions
All 10 attractions →Minnesota Marine Art Museum and 3 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Trempealeau. Close and well known come first.
12 mi MuseumMinnesota Marine Art Museum
15 mi GardenRiverside Park
11 mi MuseumWinona County History Center
39 mi AttractionPreston OverlookSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Minnesota Marine Art Museum: EverettMath, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Riverside Park: Wikideas1, CC0 · Winona County History Center: McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Preston Overlook: Jonathunder, CC BY-SA 3.0
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Trempealeau
19pages on Trempealeau
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
3 within 15 miles of the center of Trempealeau
Minnesota State College SoutheastCommunity college · Public · Winona, MN9.6 mi$6,432 in-state tuitionWinona State UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Winona, MN11.1 mi$10,576 in-state tuitionSaint Mary's University of MinnesotaUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Winona, MN13.6 mi$45,080 tuition
About 6 of every 100 Trempealeau residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Wisconsin.
A commuter town
97% of working residents leave Trempealeau for work
Where Trempealeau’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
232jobs based in Trempealeau
3%of working residents work in town
17 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
Landmarks
2 places in Trempealeau on the National Register of Historic Places.
About Trempealeau
Village in Wisconsin, United States
Trempealeau ( TREM-pə-loh) is a village located along the Mississippi River in Trempealeau County in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. The population was 1,843 at the 2020 census. The village is surrounded by the Town of Trempealeau.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 2.1 sq mi
- Elevation
- 738 ft
- ZIP code
- 54661
Trempealeau’s neighbors
3 towns share a border with Trempealeau.
TrempealeauRichmond TownshipCaledoniaTrempealeau
How the neighbors grade
| Town | WI rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trempealeau · Trempealeau | — | — | C+ | — | B+ | B |
| Caledonia | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Trempealeau has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade. Trempealeau reports no FBI crime data of its own. Caledonia isn’t graded (fewer than 1,000 residents, or not enough data). Trempealeau and Trempealeau are one community, graded once. Compare Trempealeau with a neighbor →
Questions about Trempealeau
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Trempealeau, WI expensive?
Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades C+.