
Crawford County's economy is anchored by healthcare, agriculture, manufacturing, and retail — industries with year-round demand and a workforce with deep regional roots across every community in the county. The region also benefits from Prairie du Chien's role as a regional hub: a concentration of services, healthcare, dining, and retail that gives the whole county a quality-of-life foundation you don't typically find in rural markets.
Paired with the Mississippi River's tourism draw, that infrastructure makes Crawford County a place where businesses can grow and employees actually want to stay. Whether you're building something new, expanding what's working, or evaluating the region for a larger project, DDI is your first connection to the people, sites, and resources that make things happen here.

Sites & Investment
Commercial, industrial, and housing development opportunities across Crawford County communities
Crawford County at a Glance
A Connected, Capable Talent Base
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599 square miles along the Mississippi River
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US-18 and US-61 highway corridors
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35 min from La Crosse · 2.5 hrs from Minneapolis · 4.5 hrs from Chicago
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La Crosse Regional Airport 30 min away · PDC Municipal Airport on-site
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Anchor industries: healthcare, agriculture, manufacturing, retail
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Fiber broadband reaching most of the county
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Crawford County qualifies for enhanced funding opportunities through State programs



