West Bend town, Wisconsin
West Bend town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
West Bend town is a geographic entity located in Washington County, Wisconsin. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 4,401. The land area covers 14.03 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 4,401 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 56.5 yrs | ±5.7 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 1,932 | ±199 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 2,322 | ±236 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,932 | ±199 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 390 | ±139 |
| Median Home Value | $466,600 | ±$41,436 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,691 | ±$302 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $120,119 | ±$13,236 |
| Per Capita Income | $62,064 | ±$9,003 |
| Poverty Rate | 3.1% | ±2.3% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 134 | ±99 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.3% | ±2% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 1,970 | ±208 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 89.1% | ±3.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 4,396 (2024)
ID: 177793
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: CLERK
6355 COUNTY ROAD Z, WEST BEND WI 53095-9201
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GUS Population: 138,727 (2024)
ID: 177077
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRPERSON
PO BOX 1986, WEST BEND WI 53095-7986
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School West Bend | 07-08 | West Bend, WI | |
| Regular School West Bend | KG-04 | West Bend, WI | |
| Regular School West Bend | 09-12 | West Bend, WI | |
| Regular School West Bend | KG-04 | West Bend, WI | |
| Regular School West Bend | KG-04 | West Bend, WI | |
| Regular School West Bend | KG-04 | West Bend, WI | |
| Special Education School West Bend | PK | West Bend, WI | |
| Regular School West Bend | 05-06 | West Bend, WI | |
| Alternative School West Bend | 04-12 | West Bend, WI | |
| Regular School West Bend | PK | West Bend, WI |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 3 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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ST JOSEPHS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL WEST BEND
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Hospital | City address association | 3200 PLEASANT VALLEY ROAD, WEST BEND, WI, 53095 |
(262) 334-5533
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Concordia University-Wisconsin
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College | 18.6 mi away | 12800 N Lake Shore Dr, Mequon, WI, 53097-2402 |
2622435700
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WEST BEND COMMUNITY MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 3.2 mi away | 630 POPLAR ST., WEST BEND, WI, 53095 |
(262) 335-5151
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Waukesha County Technical College
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College | 22.1 mi away | 800 Main Street, Pewaukee, WI, 53072-4601 |
2626915566
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SLINGER COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 5.0 mi away | 220 SLINGER RD., SLINGER, WI, 53086 |
(262) 644-6171
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Wisconsin School of Professional Psychology
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College | 22.3 mi away | 9120 W Hampton Ave, Milwaukee, WI, 53225-4960 |
4144649777
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JACK RUSSELL MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 8.8 mi away | 100 PARK AVE., HARTFORD, WI, 53027 |
(262) 673-8240
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Nashotah House
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College | 23.4 mi away | 2777 Mission Rd, Nashotah, WI, 53058-9793 |
2626466500
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KEWASKUM PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 8.9 mi away | 1225 FOND DU LAC AVE, KEWASKUM, WI, 53040 |
(262) 667-2930
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Paul Mitchell the School-Milwaukee
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College Vocational | 23.6 mi away | 11415 W Burleigh Street #107, Wauwatosa, WI, 53222 |
8887335285
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at W BEND PUBLIC WORKS, WI US, located 2.4 miles from West Bend town. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26.7° | 10.7° | 18.7° | 1.85" | — |
| February | 31.0° | 13.6° | 22.3° | 1.67" | — |
| March | 41.7° | 23.3° | 32.5° | 1.98" | — |
| April | 54.5° | 33.5° | 44.0° | 3.86" | — |
| May | 66.9° | 44.9° | 55.9° | 3.90" | — |
| June | 76.8° | 55.4° | 66.1° | 4.40" | — |
| July | 81.6° | 60.2° | 70.9° | 3.96" | — |
| August | 79.0° | 59.1° | 69.1° | 4.05" | — |
| September | 72.2° | 51.3° | 61.8° | 3.21" | — |
| October | 58.8° | 39.6° | 49.2° | 2.93" | — |
| November | 44.1° | 28.5° | 36.3° | 2.06" | — |
| December | 32.9° | 17.7° | 25.3° | 1.97" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Bend city | City | 3.2 mi | — |
| Slinger village | Village | 4.5 mi | — |
| Jackson village | Village | 6.0 mi | — |
| Allenton CDP | CDP | 6.0 mi | — |
| Hartford city | City | 8.7 mi | — |
| Kewaskum village | Village | 8.9 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 5513185375. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.