About our community...
 
     La Crescent is a community of 5,000 with a rural township population of approximately 1,500 making it the largest community in Houston County, Minnesota.

     Houston County is renowned for it's upper Mississippi scenery and La Crescent's apple orchards. The city also features fine schools, and an active Chamber of Commerce.

     Gateway to all of the scenic beauty of Southeastern Minnesota, La Crescent is uniquely located on three officially designated scenic highways and by-ways. La Crescent is the gateway to both Historic Bluff Country National Scenic Byway and Apple Blossom Scenic Drive, as well as being on the Great River Road, a  National Scenic Byway.  La Crescent is also convenient to interstate 90 at Exit 275.
Railroads and barge shipping on the Mississippi are readily available.

     A public library, historical society, several different living options for senior citizens and a healthcare center are all part of the La Crescent community.  La Crescent is also served by highly trained Fire Fighters/First Responders, two medical clinics, a dental clinic, and chiropractic clinics.

     For detailed information on city services, call City Hall at 507-895-2595.  For information about economic development of business, contact the Director of Economic Development and Planning at 507-895-2595 or the Chamber of Commerce at 507-895-2800 or 800-926-9480.