Westboro, Wisconsin

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Population in 2010: 684.
Population change since 2000: +3.6%
 
Males: 346  (50.6%)
Females: 338  (49.4%)
Median resident age:

43.1 years
Wisconsin median age:

42.6 years

Zip codes: 54490.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $51,563 (it was $33,021 in 2000)
Westboro:

$51,563
WI:

$70,996

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $26,266 (it was $14,018 in 2000)

Westboro town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $170,603 (it was $72,900 in 2000)
Westboro:

$170,603
WI:

$252,800

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $225,755; detached houses: $237,087; townhouses or other attached units: $201,679; in 2-unit structures: $217,833; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $267,787; mobile homes: $86,490
March 2022 cost of living index in Westboro: 89.7 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Westboro, WI (2010)
    • 67198.1%White alone
    • 121.8%Hispanic
    • 10.1%Two or more races

Races in Westboro detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Wisconsin and other state lists, there were 5 registered sex offenders living in Westboro, Wisconsin as of May 23, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Westboro is 137 to 1.


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Ancestries: German (45.6%), Swedish (8.6%), Polish (7.6%), Irish (7.3%), Norwegian (6.5%), Scotch-Irish (4.5%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 1520 feet

Land area: 124.1 square miles.

Population density: 5.5 people per square mile   (very low).

Westboro, Wisconsin map

3 residents are foreign born

This town:

0.5%
Wisconsin:

3.6%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Westboro town:

1.2% ($882)
Wisconsin:

2.0% ($2,245)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Eau Claire, WI (63.3 miles , pop. 61,704).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: St. Paul, MN (133.6 miles , pop. 287,151).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (278.4 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Chelsea, WI (2.5 miles ),
Molitor, WI (2.5 miles ),
Ogema, WI (2.9 miles ),
Whittlesey, WI (3.1 miles),
Rib Lake, WI (3.3 miles ),
Hill, WI (3.5 miles ),
Hammel, WI (3.6 miles ),
Medford, WI (3.8 miles )

Latitude: 45.34 N, Longitude: 90.43 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 715

Distribution of median household income in Westboro, WI in 2022
Westboro satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 1 building, cost: $100,000
  • 2021: 3 buildings, average cost: $216,700
  • 2020: 3 buildings, average cost: $268,600
  • 2019: 3 buildings, average cost: $46,700
  • 2018: 5 buildings, average cost: $169,400
  • 2016: 2 buildings, average cost: $202,700
  • 2015: 1 building, cost: $149,000
  • 2012: 1 building, cost: $192,000
  • 2011: 2 buildings, average cost: $65,000
  • 2010: 2 buildings, average cost: $126,800
  • 2009: 1 building, cost: $80,000
  • 2008: 2 buildings, average cost: $115,000
  • 2007: 6 buildings, average cost: $72,500
  • 2006: 1 building, cost: $16,000
  • 2005: 2 buildings, average cost: $115,000
  • 2004: 7 buildings, average cost: $70,400
  • 2003: 5 buildings, average cost: $140,500
  • 2002: 8 buildings, average cost: $64,000
  • 2001: 10 buildings, average cost: $41,400
  • 2000: 9 buildings, average cost: $56,200
  • 1999: 7 buildings, average cost: $47,900
  • 1997: 10 buildings, average cost: $45,400
Number of permits per 10,000 Westboro, WI residents
Average permit cost in Westboro, WI
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.1%
Wisconsin:

2.7%
Population change in the 1990s: +1 (+0.2%).
Most common industries in Westboro, WI (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Wood products (13.4%)
  • Health care (8.9%)
  • Construction (8.6%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (8.0%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.6%)
  • Furniture & related product manufacturing (5.7%)
  • Educational services (5.1%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (16.3%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (13.9%)
  • Wood products (13.3%)
  • Food (7.2%)
  • Machinery (7.2%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.2%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (4.8%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (16.2%)
  • Wood products (13.5%)
  • Educational services (10.8%)
  • Furniture & related product manufacturing (9.5%)
  • Accommodation & food services (8.1%)
  • Public administration (6.8%)
  • Finance & insurance (4.1%)
Most common occupations in Westboro, WI (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (11.5%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (8.6%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (4.8%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (4.8%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.5%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (4.1%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (3.5%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (12.7%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (12.0%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (7.8%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (7.8%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.4%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (4.8%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (4.8%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (10.8%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (5.4%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (5.4%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (5.4%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (4.7%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (4.1%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (4.1%)

Average climate in Westboro, Wisconsin

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Westboro, Wisconsin average temperatures Westboro, Wisconsin average precipitation Westboro, Wisconsin humidity Westboro, Wisconsin wind speed Westboro, Wisconsin snowfall Westboro, Wisconsin sunshine Westboro, Wisconsin clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 82.8. This is about average.

City:

82.8
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 39.2. This is about average. Closest monitor was 12.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

39.2
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 6.03. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 12.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

6.03
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Westboro-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Wisconsin state average. It is 14% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/10/1953, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 11.2 miles away from the Westboro town center killed 2 people and injured 24 people.

On 6/4/1958, a category F4 tornado 35.0 miles away from the town center killed 4 people and injured 3 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Westboro-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Wisconsin state average. It is 75% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/9/1975 at 14:54:15, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 272.9 miles away from Westboro center
On 6/28/2004 at 06:10:52, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 279.0 miles away from Westboro center
On 6/5/1993 at 01:24:53, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 285.1 miles away from the city center
On 2/10/2010 at 09:59:35, a magnitude 3.8 (3.8 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 252.3 miles away from Westboro center
On 5/2/2015 at 16:23:07, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 2.8 mi) earthquake occurred 329.2 miles away from the city center
On 2/7/2020 at 18:30:28, a magnitude 3.3 (3.3 ML) earthquake occurred 184.1 miles away from Westboro center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Taylor County (7) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 5
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 4, Storms: 3, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Tornado: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Westboro topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Westboro:

  • GOLDEN LIVINGCENTER-RIB LAKE (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; RIB LAKE, WI)
  • MEMORIAL HEALTH CENTER DIALYSIS (Dialysis Facility, about 15 miles away; MEDFORD, WI)
  • MEMORIAL NURSING AND REHAB CENTER (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; MEDFORD, WI)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Westboro:

  • Northcentral Technical College (about 46 miles; Wausau, WI; Full-time enrollment: 3,356)
  • University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire (about 65 miles; Eau Claire, WI; FT enrollment: 10,143)
  • Chippewa Valley Technical College (about 65 miles; Eau Claire, WI; FT enrollment: 4,038)
  • University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point (about 71 miles; Stevens Point, WI; FT enrollment: 9,089)
  • Mid-State Technical College (about 73 miles; Wisconsin Rapids, WI; FT enrollment: 2,128)
  • Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College (about 78 miles; Shell Lake, WI; FT enrollment: 2,414)
  • University of Wisconsin-Stout (about 80 miles; Menomonie, WI; FT enrollment: 8,120)

Library in Westboro:

  • WESTBORO PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $34,633; Location: W4941 CENTER ST.; 6,052 books; 8,805 e-books; 3,686 audio materials; 1,417 video materials; 28 state licensed databases; 8 other licensed databases; 58 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Westboro Volunteer Fire Department (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemetery: Northside Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Creek: Fisher Creek (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Taylor County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Westboro that have no violations reported:

  • WOODLAND COMMUNITY CHURCH (Population served: 25, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
Average household size:
This town:

2.4 people
Wisconsin:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

72.2%
Whole state:

64.4%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

6.9%
Whole state:

7.3%


No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

11.7%
Whole state:

8.7%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

3.8%
Whole state:

3.7%

For population 15 years and over in Westboro:

Marital status in Westboro, WI
  • Never married: 25.4%
  • Now married: 61.3%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 6.6%
  • Divorced: 6.6%

For population 25 years and over in Westboro:

  • High school or higher: 80.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 11.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.9%
  • Unemployed: 4.6%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 25.4 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.9
Wisconsin average:

11.0

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Westboro, WI (based on Taylor County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic8,4178
Evangelical Protestant4,23119
Mainline Protestant2,6449
Orthodox701
Other1-
None5,326-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 3
Taylor County:

1.56 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

1.86 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 2
Taylor County:

1.04 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

0.38 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 10
Taylor County:

5.18 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

4.12 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 13
Taylor County:

6.74 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

8.64 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

7.7%
Wisconsin:

7.6%
Adult obesity rate:
Taylor County:

27.1%
Wisconsin:

27.5%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Taylor County:

10.1%
Wisconsin:

13.0%

Strongest AM radio stations in Westboro:

  • WSAU (550 AM; 20 kW; WAUSAU, WI; Owner: WRIG, INC.)
  • WSPT (1010 AM; 50 kW; STEVENS POINT, WI)
  • WEBC (560 AM; 50 kW; DULUTH, MN)
  • WCTS (1030 AM; 50 kW; MAPLEWOOD, MN; Owner: CNTL. BAPT. THEO/AL SEMI MINNEAPOLIS)
  • WIGM (1490 AM; 1 kW; MEDFORD, WI; Owner: W I G M, INC.)
  • WRIG (1390 AM; 10 kW; SCHOFIELD, WI; Owner: WRIG, INC.)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • WNAM (1280 AM; 50 kW; NEENAH-MENASHA, WI; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KSTP (1500 AM; 50 kW; ST. PAUL, MN; Owner: KSTP-AM, LLC (DELAWARE))
  • KFAN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WMEQ (880 AM; 10 kW; MENOMONIE, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WLBL (930 AM; 5 kW; AUBURNDALE, WI; Owner: STATE OF WISCONSIN - EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS BOARD)
  • KTIS (900 AM; 25 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)

Strongest FM radio stations in Westboro:

  • WKEB (99.3 FM; MEDFORD, WI; Owner: WIGM, INCORPORATED)
  • WAXX (104.5 FM; EAU CLAIRE, WI; Owner: MAVERICK MEDIA OF EAU CLAIRE LICENSE LLC)
  • WWIB (103.7 FM; HALLIE, WI; Owner: STEWARDS OF SOUND, INC.)
  • WHRM (90.9 FM; WAUSAU, WI; Owner: STATE OF WISCONSIN - EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS BOARD)
  • WDEZ (101.9 FM; WAUSAU, WI; Owner: W R I G, INC.)
  • WIFC (95.5 FM; WAUSAU, WI; Owner: WRIG, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Westboro:

  • WLEF-TV (Channel 36; PARK FALLS, WI; Owner: STATE OF WISCONSIN - EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS BOARD)
  • WEAU-TV (Channel 13; EAU CLAIRE, WI; Owner: WEAU LICENSEE CORP.)
  • WYOW (Channel 34; EAGLE RIVER, WI; Owner: WAOW-WYOW TELEVISION, INC.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 12Number of bridges
  • 135ft / 41.1mTotal length
  • $211,000Total costs
  • 8,819Total average daily traffic
  • 731Total average daily truck traffic
  • 11,623Total future (year 2035) average daily traffic
New bridges in Westboro, WI - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 21960-1969
  • 51970-1979
  • 21990-1999
  • 12000-2009
  • 22010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Westboro, WI

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Westboro)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

24 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • RIB LAKE, Near N7909 Beards Lane (Lat: 45.321722 Lon: -90.271167), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 122.5 m, Overall height: 123.7 m, Call Sign: WQSS617,
    Assigned Frequencies: 5945.20 MHz, 5974.85 MHz, Grant Date: 10/03/2023, Expiration Date: 11/07/2033, Certifier: John Monday, Registrant: At&t Services, Inc., 208 S Akard St, 20f, Dallas, TX 75202, Phone: (855) 699-7073, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

2
  • Call Sign: WD9ASX, Licensee ID: L00291864, Grant Date: 02/09/2006, Expiration Date: 05/01/2016, Cancellation Date: 05/02/2018, Certifier: Gordon G Thielke, Registrant: Gordon G Thielke, W 5578 Chelsea Ave, Westboro, WI 54490

  • Call Sign: KD9RUJ, Licensee ID: L02420876, Grant Date: 02/18/2021, Expiration Date: 02/18/2031, Certifier: Jordan Scott, Registrant: Jordan Scott, N8884 2nd St, Westboro, WI 54490-9441


Most common first names in Westboro, WI among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
William877.1 years
Richard876.2 years
John871.0 years
Charles675.5 years
Anna688.0 years
George684.8 years
Carl586.0 years
Joseph579.9 years
Clarence481.0 years
Frank480.2 years
Most common last names in Westboro, WI among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Peterson1273.8 years
Grittner783.5 years
Smith476.5 years
Peltier368.0 years
Bucher370.3 years
Lucia381.7 years
Annala372.0 years
Arkola380.3 years
Sulkko384.0 years
Larson372.7 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Westboro, WI
  • 36.9%Wood
  • 24.9%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 18.5%Utility gas
  • 15.9%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 3.9%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Westboro, WI
  • 47.4%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 31.6%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 21.1%Utility gas


Westboro compared to Wisconsin state average:

  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
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