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Westby, WI
City in Vernon County, Wisconsin.
Population
2,432
Land area
2.7sq mi
People per sq mi
901
ZIP codes
0
Westby and its ZIP codes
Westby at a glance
- Westby is about 8.3 times as dense as Wisconsin as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $72,875 a year, 6% less than the Wisconsin figure of $77,485.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $174,200 (35% below Wisconsin) and median rent is $993 a month.
Local data for Westby, WI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Westby, WI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$72,875
Poverty rate
8.0%
Median home value
$174,200
Median rent
$993/mo
Homeownership
77.1%
Bachelor's or higher
25.4%
Median age
43.6
Average commute
21.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Norwegian Americans (1,068), German Americans (772), Irish Americans (195).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Vernon County. PPP loans are for Westby.
Unemployment rate
2.8%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,688
8,672 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,211
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$219M
FY 2026, $7,134 per person
How people get to work
Westby, WI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone86.2%
- Carpooled2.2%
- Public transit0.9%
- Walked3.4%
- Bicycle0.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home6.2%
Average one-way commute: 21.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Westby, WI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
687
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
39
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
79° / 6°F
38.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Westby, WI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.7%
U.S. 33.3% +4.4 pts
Diabetes
11.2%
U.S. 12.1% -0.9 pts
Smoking
14.5%
U.S. 12.8% +1.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.4%
U.S. 11.1% -3.7 pts
Cities near Westby
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ViroquaCity | 6.6 mi | 4.5 |
| CashtonVillage | 7.3 mi | 1.3 |
| Coon ValleyVillage | 8.4 mi | 1.1 |
| MelvinaVillage | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| ChaseburgVillage | 12 mi | 0.8 |
| La FargeVillage | 12 mi | 1 |
| St. JosephCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.9 |
| ViolaVillage | 14 mi | 1 |
| OntarioVillage | 14 mi | 1 |
| ReadstownVillage | 15 mi | 1.7 |
| NorwalkVillage | 17 mi | 1 |
| RocklandVillage | 18 mi | 0.7 |
| StoddardVillage | 18 mi | 0.6 |
| BangorVillage | 18 mi | 1.7 |
| Soldiers GroveVillage | 18 mi | 3.6 |
| GenoaVillage | 20 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Westby, WI in?
- Westby is in Vernon County, Wisconsin.
- What is the population of Westby, WI?
- About 2,432 people live in Westby, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Westby?
- Nearby places include Viroqua (6.6 mi), Cashton (7.3 mi), Coon Valley (8.4 mi), Melvina (11 mi), Chaseburg (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023