West salem is located in La crosse county Wisconsin with a geographic area of 3.3 square miles. The total population in West salem is 5,010 with 51.7% male and 48.3% female. Children under age 5 represent 4.2% of the population, under age 18 equal 26.8% of the population and over age 65 is 17.5% of the population. The median household income is $66,027, per capita income is $32,796. There are a total of 1,963 housing units with 70.4% owner occupied. Education includes 22.3% of residents that are high school graduates and 41.1% with a bachelor's degree or higher. The average temperature in West salem in the summer is 66 degrees, and in the winter 17 degrees.
