What are the schools like in Westby, WI?

Westby is served primarily by Westby Area School District. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.6:1.

What is the median household income in Westby?

The median household income in Westby, WI is $66,741 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.5%.

What is the weather like in Westby, WI?

Westby has an average high temperature of 22.9°F in January and 79.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 43.0 inches.

Westby, WI Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Westby, WI affordable or expensive?

Westby's cost of living index is 92, where 100 represents the national average. This means Westby is 8% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $145,600 and the median rent is $892 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Westby, WI?

Westby has a violent crime rate of 127.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1355.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Westby, WI a Good Place to Live?

Westby is a small town of 2,318 in Wisconsin, with a median household income of $66,741 and a 2.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is 8% below the national average.

Strengths: Westby stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B+), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Westby is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Westby city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 92.1

Westby's overall cost of living index is 92.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Westby costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.

Metric	Westby, WI	National Avg
Median Home Value	$145,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$892	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	76.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$66,741	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Westby's violent crime rate is 127.1 per 100,000 residents — 67% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

127.1 /100k

Property Crime

1355.9 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Westby is served primarily by Westby Area School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.6:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Westby, WI	National Avg
School District	Westby Area School District	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	26.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Westby sees average highs of 22.9°F in January and 79.1°F in July, with 35.2 inches of annual precipitation and 43.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Westby, WI
Average High — January	22.9°F
Average High — July	79.1°F
Annual Precipitation	35.2"
Annual Snowfall	43.0"

Demographics

Metric	Westby, WI	National Avg
Population	2,318	—
Median Age	40.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	22.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	98.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.2%	18.9%
Asian	0.3%	6.3%
Under 18	24.7%	22.2%
65 and over	21.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Westby

Westby, WI is covered by 1 ZIP code:

54667

Westby vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Westby, WI affordable or expensive?

Westby's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average. That makes Westby roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $145,600 and median rent is $892/month.

What is the crime rate in Westby, WI?

Westby's violent crime rate is 127.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1355.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Westby?

Public schools in Westby are operated by Westby Area School District. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.6:1. 26.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Westby, WI a good place to live?

Westby, WI has a population of 2,318, a median household income of $66,741, and an unemployment rate of 2.5%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Westby?

Westby averages 22.9°F in January and 79.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 35.2 inches with about 43.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Westby?

Westby, WI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 54667.

What is the population of Westby?

The population of Westby, Wisconsin is 2,318 with a median age of 40.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Westby?

Key numbers for living in Westby: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $145,600, median household income $66,741, crime index 46 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Westby side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.