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Welcome to
River Country

CRAWFORD COUNTY, WISCONSIN

Where Opportunity Meets Adventure

Crawford County is river country in the truest sense — where three rivers, the Mississippi, Wisconsin, and Kickapoo, shape the land and every community in it, at the heart of Wisconsin's Driftless region. Dramatic bluffs, deep river valleys, and thousands of years of history make this one of the most storied corners of the Midwest. It's also a place with a working agricultural economy, a manufacturing base with nationally recognized employers, a tourism draw that punches well above its weight, and communities with genuine character.

 

The rivers and the ridges aren't a backdrop to the economy here — they're the reason people come, stay, and invest.

River Country

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Do Business Here

Resources, sites, workforce data, and hands-on support for companies looking to start, expand, or relocate in Crawford County.

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Live Here

Affordable housing, strong schools, outdoor recreation, and a community that's easy to get to know. Crawford County is a place people don't leave.

Learn About Living Here
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Visit Here

Three rivers, dramatic bluffs, historic small towns, and a calendar full of reasons to come back.

Get lost here on purpose.

Plan Your Visit

Crawford County is Open for Business — and for Life

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Crawford County, Wisconsin

Centrally located along the Mississippi River — 35 minutes from La Crosse, 2.5 hours from Minneapolis, 4.5 hours from Chicago.

US-18 and US-61 highway corridors. County-wide fiber broadband. La Crosse Regional Airport 30 minutes away.

Crawford County, Wisconsin

Centrally located along the Mississippi River — 35 minutes from La Crosse, 2.5 hours from Minneapolis, 4.5 hours from Chicago.

US-18 and US-61 highway corridors. County-wide fiber broadband. La Crosse Regional Airport 30 minutes away.

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Driftless Development, Inc is Crawford County's economic development organization, connecting businesses, residents, and partners to the resources, relationships, and opportunities that make this region grow.

Learn What DDI Does
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DDI Invests in Crawford County’s Future

How DDI Helps Makes it Happen

  • Connecting businesses to grants, loans, state and federal programs, and the local expertise to use them.

  • Placemaking, facade improvements, downtown revitalization, and the events that keep communities alive.

  • Connecting people who are ready for a different kind of life to the communities, housing, and opportunities waiting for them in Crawford County.

  • Market data, workforce analytics, available sites, and direct support for companies evaluating Crawford County.

  • Bridging gaps between communities, organizations, and resources — serving as a connector, fiscal sponsor, and advocate for projects that move Crawford County forward.

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CRAWFORD COUNTY, WISCONSIN

River Country

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Learn how you could get up to $30,000 to move home to Crawford County

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Our Trusted Partners 

Our Incredible Communities

From scenic river towns to peaceful rural villages, Crawford County offers a range of welcoming places to live. Each community has its own identity, amenities, and opportunities to get involved. Explore the profiles below to see what makes each town unique.

River Country
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Whether you're here to build a business, put down roots, or just get lost for a weekend — Crawford County has more going on than you'd expect. DDI can help you find your place in it.

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