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Westby, WI


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Westby, Wisconsin

Westby, Wisconsin, in Vernon county, is 21 miles SE of La Crosse, Wisconsin (center to center) and 142 miles SE of St. Paul, Minnesota. There are 2,045 residents in the city.

The People and Families of Westby

In Westby, about 60% of adults are married.

Women are better represented than men in Westby. There are a lot of senior citizens in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Westby had a median family income of $41,000.

Political Inclinations

More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Crime and Safety

Both violent crime and property crime are low in the city.

Westby Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Westby that were owner-occupied was 77%. Cheap apartment rents is one thing the city has going for it.

Commuting

In Westby, 87% of commuters drive to work. Westby offers good opportunities for biking and walking, so if you're out of shape give those a try.

High Points

Westby strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Wisconsin):

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophyWestby Low Violent Crime
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)		Top 7%Westby Affordability of Rents
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)		Top 8%Westby Low Property Crime
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 11%Westby Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Westby, WI

Comparing Westby to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Wisconsin (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Senior Citizens99
Female Share of the Population910
Age of the Population77
Well-Paid Single Women73
Children Under 5 Years Old55
Well-Paid Single Men51
Male Share of the Population21
Racial Diversity23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married67
Average Household Size34

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults87
People Above Poverty75
People in Middle Class or Better63
Median Family Income62

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work99
Short Commute Times86
Working at Home77
Public Transportation Use66

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents910
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals86
People Living Alone76
Housing Recently Built55
Seasonal and Vacation Housing35
Affordability of Property Taxes38

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime1010
Low Property Crime910
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