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West Salem, WI

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Population
5,288
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
742 ft
Median Home Value
$277,100
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,283/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$97,019
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in WisconsinPopulation rankingHighest population places in WisconsinNearest larger communityOnalaska, Wisconsin5.9 miles away · 20,297 residents.

About West Salem

West Salem is a village in La Crosse County, Wisconsin, situated along the La Crosse River. Named for the Arabic and Hebrew words for peace by an early minister and platted in 1856, the community of approximately 5,330 is served by the West Salem School District for public primary and secondary education.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0rating

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