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West Bend, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Humboldt County County
West Bend, IA
At a Glance
How West Bend Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows West Bend's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is West Bend a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
West Bend residents earn a median household income of $84,286 , which is 12% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,800. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 367 business establishments, including 20 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in West Bend is $147,800 , 48% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $159,873. Median rent is $548/month, with 20.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1967.
Safety & Crime
West Bend reports 254 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 33% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 636/100K.
Education
24.5% of adults in West Bend hold a bachelor's degree or higher (27% below the national average). 91.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
West Bend has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.