Neighborhoods
Sparta
Small Wisconsin city$900 to $1,300/mo
Closest city to post, charming community self-declared "Bicycling Capital of America"
Tomah
Small city$850 to $1,200/mo
About 10 miles east on I-90, slightly larger than Sparta, good amenities
La Crosse
Regional city$1,100 to $1,600/mo
Major regional city 35 miles west on the Mississippi River, excellent quality of life
Wisconsin Dells
Resort community$1,200 to $1,700/mo
Water park capital of the world, 50 miles east, tourist-oriented but with great amenities
Schools
Sparta Area School District
Grades K-12
Good rural Wisconsin district, military-familiar, strong community support
Tomah Area School District
Grades K-12
Similar quality to Sparta, solid district with good extracurricular programs
La Crosse School District
Grades K-12
Larger urban district in La Crosse, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse influence
Housing Intel
On-Post Housing
On-post housing available primarily for permanent party soldiers and families
Off-Post Rental Market
Very affordable housing throughout the region
Commute
Sparta provides very short 5 to 10 minute commutes. Tomah commuters travel 10 to 15 minutes on I-90. La Crosse residents face a 35-mile commute but traffic is minimal.
Installation Highlights
- Fort McCoy is a critical mobilization station for Reserve and Guard units deploying worldwide
- The Elroy-Sparta State Trail is America's first rail trail and runs through the heart of the area
- Wisconsin Dells water parks are a family summer tradition just 50 miles east
- Excellent hunting and fishing in the surrounding Coulee Region forests and rivers
- La Crosse on the Mississippi River is a charming mid-sized city with a vibrant restaurant scene