West Salem, WI
Living in West Salem
Bikeability29
Walkability12
Commute87
Public Transit5
Affordability65
Public Safety86
Airports6
Hospitals95
Colleges78
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools41
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
5kPopulation+232 (2010–19)
41 y Median Age+5 (2010–19)
32%College-Educated+7% (2010–19)
66%Family Households-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over10%
Diversity
Asian3%
Black<1%
Caucasian92%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school3%
High school graduate28%
Some College37%
Bachelor's degree23%
Graduate degree9%
Households
Family household66%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$58kMedian Household Income+$7.5k (2010–19)
90%Above Poverty-4% (2010–19)
20 mi Average Commute
86%Lived Here Last Year+8% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K19%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K13%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector65%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance5%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts39%
Sales and office26%
Service12%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van93%
Motorcycle<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$183kMedian Home Value+$50k (2010–19)
19%Built 2000 or Later
$719Median Monthly Rent+$144 (2010–19)
64%Owner-Occupied-10% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached12%
1 unit, detached56%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home11%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20136%
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 199922%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier19%
Home Value
Less than $50K12%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K35%
$200K to $249K19%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity26%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas71%
Crime
Violent Crime in West Salem
United States45
Wisconsin35
La Crosse Metro Area18
La Crosse County19
Property Crime in West Salem
United States48
Wisconsin37
La Crosse Metro Area51
La Crosse County58
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (52%)(44%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton46%
Donald Trump47%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 16 | 1 | 10 |
| Feb | 21 | 1 | 9 |
| Mar | 33 | 2 | 7 |
| Apr | 47 | 3 | 2 |
| May | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 49 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov | 35 | 2 | 3 |
| Dec | 21 | 1 | 11 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in West Salem
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding25
Tornado11
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near West Salem, WI
Private Schools
Private Schools near West Salem, WI
Christ-St John's Lutheran School
0 miles, N
Coulee Region Christian School
0 miles, E
St Paul's Evangelical Lutheran School
5 miles, E
Luther High School
7 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near West Salem, WI
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
9 miles, SW
Viterbo University
10 miles, SW
Winona State University
29 miles, W
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
32 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near West Salem, WI
Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center
11 miles, SW
Vernon Memorial Hospital
26 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near West Salem, WI
La Crosse Regional Airport
9 miles, W
Chippewa Valley Regional Airport
70 miles, N
Rochester International Airport
70 miles, W
Central Wisconsin Airport
93 miles, NE