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Development & Community Profile
Economic
Development
The Village of
Holmen is one of the fastest growing municipalities in
the State of Wisconsin. Since 1990, the Village has grown
over 4,100 residents or 126%. Along with residential
growth, the Village is progressive in commercial
opportunities. There are two business parks and one
industrial park that have opportunities for commercial
growth. The Village is also associated with the La Crosse
Area Development Corporation, a cooperation of municipal
and private organizations to promote commercial growth in
the greater La Crosse Area.
Holmen is
located 5 miles north of La Crosse, Wisconsin on U.S.
Highway 53. It boasts an excellent school system, road
system and utilities. UW La Crosse, Viterbo College and
Western Wisconsin Technical College all lie within the
Greater La Crosse Area and provide a well educated and
trained work force.
Community
Profile
as of 1/1/00
| Population |
1970 |
1980 |
1990 |
2000 |
|
1081 |
2411 |
3236 |
6200 |
Education (Public and Private
Schools)
Health Facilities
| Nearest Hospital |
La Crosse |
| Clinic |
Holmen Clinic |
| Dentist |
2 |
| Ambulance |
Tri-State |
Municipal Services
| Fire Department -
Full Time Personnel |
3 |
| Fire Department -
Volunteers |
28 |
| Police Department |
9 |
| Library |
Yes |
| Village Zoning |
Yes |
Water
| Provider |
Village |
| Source of Supply |
4 Wells |
| Storage Capacity
Ground |
1.3 million gallons |
| Average
Consumption GPD |
950,000 gallons |
| Main Size |
6"-12"
main |
Sewer
| Provider |
Village |
| Type of Treatment
Plant |
Aerobic |
| System Capacity |
800,000 gallons |
| Average Use Daily |
480,000 gallons |
| Main Size |
8" main |
Tax Structure
| State Retail
Sales |
5% |
| County Retail
Sales |
0.05% |
| Property Tax per
$1,000 value |
$22.72 |
| State Tax on
Machinery and Equipment |
Exempt |
| State Tax on
Inventory |
Exempt |
| State Tax on
Computers |
Exempt |
Transportation
| Nearest Airport |
La Crosse |
| Nearest Railroad |
La Crosse |
| Public
Transportation |
Onalaska/Holmen
Shared Ride |
| Highway Service |
US Hwy 53 and
State Hwy 35 |
| Nearest
Interstate |
I-90 - 6 miles
south on US Hwy 53 |
Major Employers
| Name |
Product/Service |
Employment |
| Holmen School
District |
Education |
283 |
| Northern
Engraving |
Manufacturer |
250 |
| Skogen's IGA |
Grocery |
60 |
| D-Lux Screen
Printing |
Screen Printing |
35 |
| Village of Holmen |
Municipality |
23 |
Miscellaneous Information
| Churches |
10 |
| Post Office |
yes |
| 24-hour Express
Delivery |
yes |
| United Parcel
Delivery |
yes |
| Local Newspaper |
Holmen Courier |
| Business/Industrial
Parks |
Contact |
Phone |
| Cedar Creek
Business |
Jay Hoeschler |
(608) 782-2300 |
| Elmwood Partners |
Paul Gleason |
(608) 781-4777 |
| Holmen Industrial |
Village Clerk |
(608) 526-4336 |
| Holmen Business
Park |
Village Clerk |
(608) 526-4336 |
| Nash Auto Salvage |
John Nash |
(608) 526-9358 |
| Utilities |
| Water |
Holmen Municipal
Water Utility |
(608) 526-4336 |
| Sewer |
Holmen Municipal
Sewer Utility |
(608) 526-4336 |
| Telephone |
Century Telephone
CenturyTel |
1-800-483-5600
(608) 796-5200 |
| Gas |
Xcel Energy
Midwest Gas |
1-800-895-4999
(608) 781-1010 |
| Electricity |
Xcel Energy
Riverland Energies |
1-800-895-4999
(608) 783-2238 |
| Cable TV |
Charter
Communications |
(608) 783-5255 |
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