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West Bend, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Washington County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
31,722
Population
2,037/sq mi density
$75,043
Median Income
$39,939 per capita
$244,500
Home Value
$340,170 Zillow
$1,033
Median Rent
30.4% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
260 sunny days/yr
212
Violent Crime/100K
1,618 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$75,043 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$244,500 home value, $1,033/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
212 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
29.4% bachelor's degree or higher
West Bend experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 46.0°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 919 ft (280 m) |
| Area | 15.6 sq mi (40.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,037/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.4175°N, 88.1817°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Washington County County |
| Nearest Airport | General Mitchell International (MKE) 36 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 68.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 96.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.0 in | Driest |
| March | 32°F (0°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 65°F (19°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.7 in |
West Bend has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 19°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (1.0").