The Town FilesWestboro, Wisconsin
Town in Taylor County · population 693 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $186,100
- Household income
- $67,875
- Jan low / Jul high
- 4° / 79°
- Snow a year
- 60 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 6
- Median age
- 48.4
Westboro is a town of 693 people in Taylor County, Wisconsin. The median home is worth $186,100, below the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). It ranks better for a vacation home than 82% of Wisconsin towns, quieter than 77% of Wisconsin towns, better for families than 75% of Wisconsin towns.
How Westboro ranks
Percentile among Wisconsin towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Wisconsin towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Westboro is worth $186,100, below the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). Homes cost about 2.7 times the median household income of $67,875, which is more affordable than 79% of Wisconsin towns. Median rent is $581 a month. 91.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Westboro | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $186,100 | $256,000 |
| Median rent | $581 | $951 |
| Median household income | $67,875 | $82,217 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.7× | 3.1× |
| Homeownership | 91.6% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1980 | 1978 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 27.9% | — |
Who lives in Westboro
| People | Westboro | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48.4 | 45.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.6% | 21.0% |
| Under 18 | 24.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.6% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 15.1% | 7.2% |
| Veterans | 8.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.5% | — |
| Work from home | 18.1% | 10.9% |
| Average commute | 26.0 min | 24.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 79.4% | 89.1% |
Weather in Westboro
July highs average 78.6°F and January lows 3.9°F. About 34.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 59.6 inches of snow (typical Wisconsin town: 45.7 in). Expect about 2 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 178 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Westboro since 1950, compared with 15 for the typical Wisconsin town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on May 10, 1953 about 4.9 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 14, 2019.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 11 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on May 18, 2024.
Severe weather in Taylor County since 1996
Taylor County has been included in 8 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 4, 2020 | Biological | DR-4520: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3454: Covid-19 |
| October 21, 2010 | Severe Storm | DR-1944: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3249: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| June 18, 2004 | Severe Storm | DR-1526: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Taylor County
Taylor County had 7,832 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $47,788 a year. Unemployment was 3.7% in 2023; in Westboro itself the ACS puts it at 9.5%.
Towns near Westboro
- Ogema, WI7.4 mi · 727 people · home $129,600
- Chelsea, WI7.7 mi · 710 people · home $198,200
- Medford, WI12.4 mi · 2,482 people · home $264,900
- Rib Lake, WI12.8 mi · 935 people · home $99,400
- Hammel, WI12.8 mi · 703 people · home $203,700
- Greenwood, WI14.3 mi · 621 people · home $188,200
- Medford, WI15.0 mi · 4,349 people · home $186,600
- Rib Lake, WI16.1 mi · 763 people · home $225,500
Westboro questions
Is Westboro, Wisconsin a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Westboro scores better for retirees than 33% of Wisconsin towns and quieter than 77%. 17.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 48.4).
How much does a house cost in Westboro?
The median owner-occupied home in Westboro is valued at $186,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $67,875, so homes cost about 2.7 times income. Median rent is $581 a month.
What is the weather like in Westboro?
July highs average 78.6°F and January lows 3.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 34.8 inches of precipitation a year and 59.6 inches of snow.
Does Westboro get tornadoes?
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Westboro since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on May 10, 1953. The typical Wisconsin town has had 15.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)