How long is the commute from West Salem, WI?
Workers who live in West Salem, WI take an average of 20.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
80.5% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.0% of workers walk to work.
12.7% work from home.
4.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 20.2 minutes (±3.2)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 12.7%
- Households without a car
- 4.9%
How people in West Salem get to work
| Means of transportation | West Salem | La Crosse County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 80.5% (±8.4 points) | 75.5% | 74.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.7% (±4.9 points) | 6.8% | 7.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.9 points) | 0.8% | 1.1% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.0% (±1.4 points) | 3.3% | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±0.9 points) | 1.9% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 12.7% (±7.1 points) | 11.6% | 13.1% | 15.1% |
In West Salem, the average commute is not measurably different from La Crosse County (18.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Wisconsin (22.2 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In West Salem, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from La Crosse County (0.8%).
It is also lower than in Wisconsin (1.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In La Crosse County, West Salem ranks 14 of 18 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1530 of 1,842.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in West Salem
| Vehicles available | West Salem | La Crosse County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.9% (±2.9 points) | 7.0% | 6.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 27.7% (±7.7 points) | 33.2% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 47.7% (±11.2 points) | 41.3% | 39.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 19.7% (±7.3 points) | 18.5% | 21.1% | 21.9% |
In West Salem, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from La Crosse County (7.0%).
It is not measurably different from Wisconsin (6.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in West Salem
| West Salem | La Crosse County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 12.7% (±7.1 points) | 11.6% (±1.0 points) | 13.1% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.9% (±2.1 points) | 94.2% (±0.9 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.8% (±2.6 points) | 89.9% (±1.1 points) | 90.3% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In West Salem, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in La Crosse County (89.9%).
It is also higher than in Wisconsin (90.3%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near West Salem
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Salem | — | 20.2 minutes (±3.2) | — |
| Town of Hamilton | 3.1 mi | 21.3 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Barre | 3.9 mi | 20.3 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| Bangor | 4.7 mi | 22.1 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
| Onalaska | 5.9 mi | 17.3 minutes (±1.5) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Medary | 6.2 mi | 21.7 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Bangor | 6.6 mi | 20.3 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Burns | 8.0 mi | 29.3 minutes (±4.7) | Higher |
| La Crosse | 8.5 mi | 15.9 minutes (±0.8) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: La Crosse, WI (15.9 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Town of Burns, WI (29.3 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across La Crosse County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Bangor | 22.1 minutes (±2.0) |
| 9 | Town of Medary | 21.7 minutes (±2.9) |
| 10 | Town of Hamilton | 21.3 minutes (±2.6) |
| 11 | Town of Onalaska | 20.9 minutes (±2.2) |
| 12 (tie) | Town of Bangor | 20.3 minutes (±3.0) |
| 12 (tie) | Town of Barre | 20.3 minutes (±1.8) |
| 14 (tie) | West Salem | 20.2 minutes (±3.2) |
| 14 (tie) | Town of Shelby | 20.2 minutes (±3.7) |
| 16 | Onalaska | 17.3 minutes (±1.5) |
| 17 | La Crosse | 15.9 minutes (±0.8) |
| 18 | Town of Campbell | 15.4 minutes (±2.2) |
Showing 11 of 18 places in La Crosse County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about West Salem
How long is the average commute in West Salem?
Workers who live in West Salem, WI take an average of 20.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in West Salem without a car?
4.9% of households in West Salem have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in West Salem?
12.7% (±7.1 points) of workers who live in West Salem worked from home, and 94.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Salem village, Wisconsin
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Salem village, Wisconsin
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Salem village, Wisconsin
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for West Salem village, Wisconsin (place:86275, in state:55).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures last updated on .
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