How long is the commute from Westby, WI?
Workers who live in Westby, WI take an average of 21.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
86.2% of workers drive alone to work.
0.9% take public transportation.
3.4% of workers walk to work.
6.2% work from home.
4.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 21.9 minutes (±2.8)
- Public transportation
- 0.9%
- Work from home
- 6.2%
- Households without a car
- 4.4%
How people in Westby get to work
| Means of transportation | Westby | Vernon County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 86.2% (±4.1 points) | 72.9% | 74.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 2.2% (±1.7 points) | 8.5% | 7.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.9% (±0.9 points) | 0.7% | 1.1% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.4% (±3.4 points) | 3.7% | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.1% (±1.2 points) | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 6.2% (±2.4 points) | 12.7% | 13.1% | 15.1% |
In Westby, the average commute is not measurably different from Vernon County (24.1 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Wisconsin (22.2 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Westby, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Vernon County (0.7%).
It is not measurably different from Wisconsin (1.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Vernon County, Westby ranks 27 of 31 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1340 of 1,842.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Westby
| Vehicles available | Westby | Vernon County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.4% (±2.9 points) | 9.1% | 6.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 45.6% (±8.6 points) | 27.9% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.6% (±8.1 points) | 37.6% | 39.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 16.5% (±5.2 points) | 25.5% | 21.1% | 21.9% |
In Westby, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Vernon County (9.1%).
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 Westby
| Westby | Vernon County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 6.2% (±2.4 points) | 12.7% (±1.4 points) | 13.1% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 90.1% (±6.2 points) | 87.1% (±1.4 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 82.6% (±7.7 points) | 80.4% (±1.7 points) | 90.3% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Westby, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Vernon County (80.4%).
It is not measurably different from Wisconsin (90.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Westby
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westby | — | 21.9 minutes (±2.8) | — |
| Town of Christiana (Vernon County) | 2.0 mi | 22.1 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Viroqua | 5.9 mi | 23.1 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Clinton (Vernon County) | 6.3 mi | 24.7 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| Viroqua | 6.5 mi | 18.2 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Coon | 6.7 mi | 28.0 minutes (±4.1) | Higher |
| Town of Webster | 7.0 mi | 29.9 minutes (±4.5) | Higher |
| Cashton | 7.1 mi | 27.3 minutes (±4.9) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Jefferson (Vernon County) | 7.6 mi | 26.5 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Town of Coon, WI (28.0 minutes), Town of Webster, WI (29.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Vernon County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 20 (tie) | Town of Franklin (Vernon County) | 24.0 minutes (±2.9) |
| 22 | Town of Hillsboro | 23.4 minutes (±4.8) |
| 23 | Town of Viroqua | 23.1 minutes (±3.0) |
| 24 | Town of Liberty (Vernon County) | 22.8 minutes (±4.7) |
| 25 (tie) | Coon Valley | 22.1 minutes (±1.3) |
| 25 (tie) | Town of Christiana (Vernon County) | 22.1 minutes (±3.3) |
| 27 (tie) | Westby | 21.9 minutes (±2.8) |
| 27 (tie) | Town of Union (Vernon County) | 21.9 minutes (±5.1) |
| 29 | Hillsboro | 20.5 minutes (±2.7) |
| 30 | Readstown | 18.4 minutes (±5.2) |
| 31 | Viroqua | 18.2 minutes (±2.7) |
Showing 11 of 31 places in Vernon 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 Westby
How long is the average commute in Westby?
Workers who live in Westby, WI take an average of 21.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Westby without a car?
4.4% of households in Westby have no vehicle, and 0.9% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Westby?
6.2% (±2.4 points) of workers who live in Westby worked from home, and 82.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Westby city, Wisconsin
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Westby city, Wisconsin
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Westby city, Wisconsin
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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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