City safety & data profile

West BendWI

West Bend, WI is a 32K-resident city in Washington County with a median household income of $74,076.

Washington County, Wisconsin. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for West Bend, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. West Bend has a population larger than 65% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $263,100, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

32K
Population
Top 35%
By size
$74,076
Median income
$263,100
Median home
8.2%
Poverty rate

The read on West Bend

West Bend posts a median household income higher than 42% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the West Bend area.

Top 58%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near West Bend

Where West Bend income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$74,076 Bottom 42% higher than 42% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. WI $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading West Bend, WI beyond the headline numbers

West Bend sits inside Washington County, Wisconsin, at roughly 43.43°N, -88.18°W. Population 31,695, $74,076 median household income. Median home value $263,100, median rent $1,076. Poverty rate 8.2%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: West Bend's highest-prevalence health measure is obesity at 37.1%, then short sleep duration at 33.6%. 1 hospital in/around West Bend, 4/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for West Bend from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
31,695
West Bend
Median Income
$74,076
+9% vs avg
Median Home Value
$263,100
+16% vs avg
Median Age
41
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Washington County) - West Bend's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
138K+4%
Median Income
$96,359+46%
Median Home Value
$344,800+55%
Poverty Rate
5.8%-8%
Unemployment
2.5%-60%

Economics

Economics indicators for West Bend, WI
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,076/mo
Poverty Rate
8.2% -42% vs avg
Unemployment 3.2%
Bachelor's Degree+ 28.6%
Work From Home 8.9%
Public Transit 0.1%

Population

White 89.3%
African American 1.9%
Asian 0.9%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.3%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Obesity
37.1%
Short Sleep Duration
33.6%
High Blood Pressure
32.2%
Physical Inactivity
24.1%
Binge Drinking
20.8%
Frequent Mental Distress
15.8%
Current Smoking
13.1%
Frequent Physical Distress
12.5%
Current Asthma
10.8%
Diabetes
10.2%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 69.8%
Annual Checkup 78.1%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
7.2%
Coronary Heart Disease
6.5%
Stroke
3.2%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
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1
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0
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0
Average Rating
4/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
ST JOSEPHS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL WEST BEND
WEST BEND · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of West Bend, WI? ▼
West Bend, WI has a population of 31,695 people, located in Washington County, Wisconsin.
What is the median household income in West Bend? ▼
The median household income in West Bend, WI is $74,076 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 8.2%.
What is the median home value in West Bend? ▼
The median home value in West Bend, WI is $263,100. Median rent is $1,076/month.
What are the top health concerns in West Bend? ▼
The top health indicators in West Bend include Obesity (37.1%), Short Sleep Duration (33.6%), High Blood Pressure (32.2%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in West Bend? ▼
West Bend has 1 hospital with an average rating of 4/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in West Bend? ▼
The median age in West Bend, WI is 41 years. 28.6% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

West Bend, WI is located in Washington County, Wisconsin. With a population of 32K and a $74,076 median household income, the community faces health challenges including obesity and short sleep duration. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 4/5 stars. Safety alerts for the West Bend area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Nearby Cities 8

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Using West Bend's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the West Bend area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
  • Compare West Bend against Wisconsin peers on any ranking lens. Explore Wisconsin

Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Washington County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.