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West Salem, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · La Crosse County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
5,268
Population
1,573/sq mi density
$90,991
Median Income
$38,147 per capita
$269,300
Home Value
$364,472 Zillow
$1,142
Median Rent
26.3% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
260 sunny days/yr
98
Violent Crime/100K
747 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$90,991 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$269,300 home value, $1,142/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
98 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.5 / 5.0
44.1% bachelor's degree or higher
West Salem experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.5 inches. The area receives 54.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 45.6°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 744 ft (227 m) |
| Area | 3.4 sq mi (8.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,573/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.8985°N, 91.0875°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | La Crosse County County |
| Nearest Airport | La Crosse Regional (LSE) 9 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0478 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.1 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 80.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 16.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 92.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| March | 32°F (0°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.3 in |
West Salem has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 16°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (0.9").