Arcadia, Wisconsin Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools

The current estimated population of Arcadia, Wisconsin, is 3,014, with approximately 50% male and 50% female. The population has grown steadily, due to the town’s role as a regional manufacturing center.

City Facts

  • Year Founded: 1855
  • County Affiliated: Trempealeau County
  • Land Area: 2.4 square miles
  • Population Density: 1,256 people per square mile
  • Area Code: 608
  • Zip Codes: 54612

Geography and Location

Arcadia, Wisconsin, is located in the western part of the state, within Trempealeau County. It is situated along the Trempealeau River and is part of the Driftless Area, a region known for its rugged terrain and lack of glacial deposits. The town enjoys a humid continental climate, with cold winters and warm summers. Arcadia’s landscape is characterized by rolling hills, rivers, and valleys, making it a picturesque location. The town’s economy is largely driven by manufacturing, with Ashley Furniture being one of the largest employers in the area. Arcadia’s location along State Highway 93 and U.S. Route 53 provides easy access to nearby cities such as La Crosse and Eau Claire. The town’s natural beauty, combined with its strong manufacturing base, makes it a vital community in the region. Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy hiking, fishing, and boating in the nearby rivers and parks, making Arcadia an appealing place to live or visit.

Demographics

Median resident age: 36.6 years
Median household income: $31,571
Median house value: $69,500

Population by Race

Races in Arcadia:

  • White Non-Hispanic (96.0%)
  • Hispanic (3.1%)
  • Other race (1.0%)
  • Two or more races (0.6%)

Ancestries: German (40.3%), Polish (34.4%), Norwegian (18.2%), Irish (5.5%), English (2.3%), Swiss (1.5%).

Elevation: 728 feet

Land area: 2.7 square miles

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Arcadia

  • High school or higher: 74.1%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 8.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.3%
  • Unemployed: 5.3%
  • Mean travel time to work: 11.5 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Arcadia city

  • Never married: 27.8%
  • Now married: 47.7%
  • Separated: 1.7%
  • Widowed: 11.5%
  • Divorced: 11.4%

1.3% Foreign born

Population change in the 1990s: +208 (+9.5%).

Hospitals

Hospital/medical center in Arcadia:

  • FRANCISCAN SKEMP MED CTR-ARCADIA HOSP (464 S ST JOSEPHS AVE)

Other hospitals/medical centers near Arcadia:

  • TRI COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 16 miles; WHITEHALL, WI)
  • COMMUNITY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 19 miles; WINONA, MN)
  • OSSEO AREA MEDICAL CTR (about 29 miles; OSSEO, WI)

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Arcadia:

  • LA CROSSE MUNI (about 32 miles; LA CROSSE, WI; Abbreviation: LSE)
  • CHIPPEWA VALLEY REGIONAL (about 42 miles; EAU CLAIRE, WI; Abbreviation: EAU)
  • ROCHESTER INTERNATIONAL (about 73 miles; ROCHESTER, MN; Abbreviation: RST)

Other public-use airports nearest to Arcadia:

  • WINONA MUNI-MAX CONRAD FLD (about 20 miles; WINONA, MN; Abbreviation: ONA)
  • BLAIR (about 20 miles; BLAIR, WI; Abbreviation: 5E6)
  • RUSHFORD MUNI (about 39 miles; RUSHFORD, MN; Abbreviation: 55Y)

Amtrak station near Arcadia:

  • 18 miles: WINONA (65 E. MARK ST.). Services: ticket office, fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, full-service food facilities, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, taxi stand, public transit connection.

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Arcadia:

  • WINONA STATE UNIVERSITY (about 19 miles; WINONA, MN; Full-time enrollment: 6,568)
  • SAINT MARY’S UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA (about 19 miles; WINONA, MN; Full-time enrollment: 2,969)
  • WESTERN WISCONSIN TECHNICAL COLLEGE (about 33 miles; LA CROSSE, WI; Full-time enrollment: 2,973)
  • UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-EAU CLAIRE (about 37 miles; EAU CLAIRE, WI; Full-time enrollment: 9,866)
  • CHIPPEWA VALLEY TECHNICAL COLLEGE (about 37 miles; EAU CLAIRE, WI; Full-time enrollment: 2,601)
  • UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-LA CROSSE (about 37 miles; LA CROSSE, WI; Full-time enrollment: 8,669)
  • UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-STOUT (about 52 miles; MENOMONIE, WI; Full-time enrollment: 7,183)

Schools

Public high school in Arcadia:

  • ARCADIA HI (Students: 304; Location: 756 RAIDER DR; Grades: 09 – 12)

Public primary/middle school in Arcadia:

  • ARCADIA EL (Students: 605; Location: 358 E RIVER ST; Grades: PK – 08)

Private primary/middle school in Arcadia:

  • ARCADIA CATHOLIC SCHOOL (Students: 201; Location: 341 S WASHINGTON ST; Grades: PK – 8)

Libraries

Library in Arcadia:

  • ARCADIA FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $106,290; Location: 406 E. MAIN ST.; 14,184 books; 474 audio materials; 588 video materials; 83 serial subscriptions)