Wisconsin · Metropolitan Area
Westby is a small town in Wisconsin with a population of 2,380. Residents earn $70,182 per year, which is 7% below the national average.
Based on current data, Westby receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Westby offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Westby is $70,182, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.0%. Only 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
The median home value in Westby is $165,000, 41% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $866 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Violent crime in Westby is below the national average at 176 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,952 per 100,000, 51% above the national average.
26.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Westby has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F. Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.0 inches, including 47.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 96.7% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.3% |
| 75% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $70,182 |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $35,449 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $905 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $63,201 |
| Unemployment | 2.0% |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.3% |
| 57% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 828 |
| County GDP | $1,540M |
| Restaurants | 63 |
| Healthcare | 75 |
| Retail | 79 |
| Manufacturing | 43 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,923 |
| 41% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.98% |
| Commute Time | 21.9 min |
| Work from Home | 5.7% |
| Census Median | $165,000 |
| 41% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $261,767 |
| Census Median Rent | $866 |
| 26% below US avg |
| Studio | $797 |
| 1 Bedroom | $872 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,097 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,405 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,572 |
| Owner-Occupied | 78.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,923 |
| 41% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.98% |
| Obesity | 37.8% |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.1% |
| Heart Disease | 5.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.4% |
| Asthma | 11.1% |
| COPD | 6.0% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.5% |
| Depression | 24.4% |
| Mental Distress | 17.3% |
| Physical Distress | 12.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.6% |
| Premature Death | 7,508/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 54.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 75 |
| Total Violent | 176.2/100K |
| 54% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 176.2/100K |
| Total Property | 2,951.5/100K |
| 51% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 352.4/100K |
| Theft | 2,555.1/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 44.1/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 43.7°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 38.0 inches |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 47.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,296 ft (395 m) |
| Area | 2.7 sq mi (7.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 881/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.6529°N, 90.8582°W |
| County FIPS | 55123 |
Winner: Republican by 7.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 26.2% |
| 22% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 881/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.7 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 8 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 75 |
| Restaurants | 63 |
| Retail Stores | 79 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Avg Commute | 21.9 min |
| Work from Home | 5.7% |