West Salem, WI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 7/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
5,268 332.4M (US)
Median Age
40.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
74.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
44.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$90,991 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
92.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$269,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$584 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,024 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
74.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

La Crosse County
2
La Crosse-Onalaska Metro Area
2
Wisconsin
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

La Crosse County
5
La Crosse-Onalaska Metro Area
4
Wisconsin
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 9 16
Feb 1 8 21
Mar 2 6 33
Apr 3 1 47
May 4 0 58
Jun 5 0 67
Jul 4 0 72
Aug 4 0 69
Sep 4 0 61
Oct 2 0 49
Nov 2 2 35
Dec 1 11 21

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans blue, with 51% of residents leaning left and 44% leaning right.

Liberal (52%) (44%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 47%
Hillary Clinton 46%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 3, WI State Senate District 32, WI Assembly District 94, WI
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Schools

Coulee Region Christian School
<1 miles, E • 1.9 star
West Salem Middle
<1 miles, E • 2.8 star
West Salem High
<1 miles, E • 3.7 star
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Colleges

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
9 miles, W • 3.2 star
Western Technical College
10 miles, W • 1.9 star
Viterbo University
10 miles, W • 2.8 star
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Hospitals

Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center
11 miles, W • 4.1 star
Vernon Memorial Hospital
26 miles, S • 4.1 star
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Airports

La Crosse Regional Airport
8 miles, W • 1 star
Chippewa Valley Regional Airport
70 miles, N • 1 star
Rochester International Airport
70 miles, NW • 1 star
Central Wisconsin Airport
93 miles, E • 1 star
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