Westby, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Vernon County County
4.1
/5.0
A
Great
2,380
Population
881/sq mi density
$70,182
Median Income
$35,449 per capita
$165,000
Home Value
$282,260 Zillow
$866
Median Rent
21.9% income on rent
44°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$70,182 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$165,000 home value, $866/mo rent
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Westby has a cool climate with 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. The area receives 43.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
15°F Jan (-10°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 43.7°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,296 ft (395 m) |
| Area | 2.6 sq mi (6.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 881/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.6529°N, 90.8582°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Vernon County County |
| Nearest Airport | La Crosse Regional (LSE) 25 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 75.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 79.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 65.0 / 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 Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15°F (-10°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.0 in | Driest |
| March | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 65°F (19°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 33°F (0°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.4 in |
Westby has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 15°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.1") and February the driest (1.0").