Big Indian Farms
Westboro’s story
151 years in pictures
The archive holds 1 old photo or paper and 2 maps from 1970 on.
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
- 1875Westboro is settled
Population
702
2025 Census estimate · +1% since 2020
Typical home
$212K
+6.9% in a year
Household income
$68K
median
Median age
48.4
years
Jobs based here
24
A commuter town
Is Westboro a good place to live?
Among 341 Wisconsin towns, just 4 have a lower median rent than Westboro. 61% of the land in Westboro is conserved, where Wisconsin’s towns sit at 3.8% and U.S. towns at 4.3%. The biggest place to walk is Taylor County Forest, 1,092 acres with 2.7 miles of trail. Westboro has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
702 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
OgemaRib LakeMolitorChelseaJump RiverGroverKennanGreenwoodWestboro
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Westboro: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Westboro, and how to reach them.
PowerPrice Electric CoopEIAHIFLD · EIA
WaterWestboro San Dist 1 water system2 health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet6 providers88% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpTown of Westboro recycling and garbage centerDrop-offTown site
Register to voteOnlineIn Wisconsin you can register online until 20 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 20 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereTown of Westboro ClerkThe town itself; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, May 2026
ZIP codes54490, 5445154490 99% · 54451 1%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Westboro.
60.7%conserved
60.7%
conserved · 48,416 of 79,712 acres
60 mi
of trails · 0.5 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Taylor County Forest | 2.7 mi | 1,092 |
| 2. Price County Forest | — | 2 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Housing
Homes in Westboro are worth about $212K, by Zillow’s estimate
The typical Westboro home is worth about $212,000, up 6.9% in a year, 37% below the Wisconsin typical home. 92% of Westboro households own their home, against 74% in Wisconsin’s towns and 73% across U.S. towns.
$212KZillow home value
Typical home value
Westboro$212K
Wisconsin$337K
+6.9%
value change, 1 year
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Work & commute
With 0.1 jobs for every working resident, most of Westboro’s workers commute out
Most working residents leave Westboro for work: only 0% work in town. 15% of residents live below the poverty line in Westboro. The top destinations are Medford (33%), Rib Lake (7%) and Ladysmith (3%).
0%work in town
| Westboro | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 15% | 6.4% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $68,000 | $87,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 26 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
In Westboro0%
Medford33%
Rib Lake7%
Ladysmith3%
Neillsville3%
21 mi
median commute distance
24
jobs based in Westboro
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
Snowy winters and pleasant summers in Westboro
Westboro has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. Westboro’s July high is 78°F.
57″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter6–24°
Spring30–52°
Summer54–76°
Fall35–54°
Oct 1
typical first frost
May 11
typical last frost
+1.4°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
More of Westboro’s adults have obesity than in the typical Wisconsin or U.S. town
45% of Westboro adults have obesity. Westboro beats the Wisconsin average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 12. 38% of Westboro adults have high blood pressure.
| Westboro | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 45% | 38% | 35% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 32% | 26% | 25% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 13% | 14% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 14% | 14% |
32 measures vs. Wisconsin
1 better19 too close to call12 worse
| What stands out | Westboro | WI |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 81.1% | 77.8% |
| More adults with COPD | 8.7% | 6.5% |
Aspirus Medford Hospital & Clinics
14.8 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: primary care, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazards
Moderate risk in Westboro, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 57% of U.S. communities.
57risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesTornadoes
1
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Westboro
16pages on Westboro
The big questions
Out and about
The story
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Westboro; the nearest are
Northcentral Technical CollegeCommunity college · Public · Wausau46.6 mi$4,889 in-state tuitionLac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Hayward60.4 mi$6,030 in-state tuition
About 2 of every 100 Westboro residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Wisconsin.
A commuter town
100% of working residents leave Westboro for work
Where Westboro’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
24jobs based in Westboro
0%of working residents work in town
21 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Westboro
Town in the United States
Westboro is a town in Taylor County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 693 at the 2020 census. The census-designated place of Westboro is located in the town. The unincorporated community of Queenstown is also located in the town.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 125 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,473 ft
Questions about Westboro
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Westboro, WI a good place to live?
Westboro has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.