At a Glance
Median Income
$70,182
$35,449 per capita
Home Value
$165,000
Zillow: $282,260
Median Rent
$866/mo
21.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
26.2%
93.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
5.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.8%
14.9% smoking rate
How Westby Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Westby's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Westby a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Westby residents earn a median household income of $70,182 , which is 7% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,449. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 828 business establishments, including 63 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Westby is $165,000 , 41% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $282,260. Median rent is $866/month, with 21.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1963.
Education
26.2% of adults in Westby hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(22% below the national average).
93.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Westby has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C).
Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,380
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density881/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born1.2%
Veterans7.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$70,182
Per Capita$35,449
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty5.3%
County GDP$1,540M
Avg Weekly Wage$905
Housing
A+
Home Value$165,000
Rent$866
Ownership78.1%
Zillow$282,260
Housing Units997
Rent Burden21.9%
Health
Obesity37.8%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking14.9%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death7,508/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Rain35.2 in/yr
Elevation1,296 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.2%
High School+93.7%
Graduate+9.8%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 53% / D 45%
Commute22 min
Broadband81.4%
Internet Speed142 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries8
Did You Know?
Westby was founded in 1896.
The median home in Westby was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is La Crosse Regional (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.416 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 142 Mbps.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.