West Bend, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Humboldt County County

4.1 /5.0
A Great
889 Population 999/sq mi density
$84,286 Median Income $33,800 per capita
$147,800 Home Value $165,426 Zillow
$548 Median Rent 20.6% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$84,286 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$147,800 home value, $548/mo rent
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.5% bachelor's degree or higher

West Bend, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$84,286
12% above
$33,800 per capita
Home Value
$147,800
48% below
Zillow: $165,426
Median Rent
$548/mo
53% below
20.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
24.5%
27% below
91.3% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
14% above
5.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.7%
21% above
13.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F

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)

Income
112%
Home Value
52%
Rent
47%
Poverty
46%
Bachelor's
73%
Unemployment
114%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is West Bend a Good Place to Live?

A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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 4.1% (14% above 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 $165,426. 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.

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 15°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population889
Median Age37.2 yrs
Density999/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born5.8%
Veterans7.6%

Economy

A
Median Income$84,286
Per Capita$33,800
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty5.7%
County GDP$598M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,014

Housing

A+
Home Value$147,800
Rent$548
Ownership81.1%
Zillow$165,426
Housing Units380
Rent Burden20.6%

Health

Obesity38.7%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking13.5%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death7,220/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Rain34.1 in/yr
Elevation1,204 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.5%
High School+91.3%
Graduate+2.4%
School Score6.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 74% / D 24%
Commute14 min
Broadband84.5%
Internet Speed54 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in West Bend was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is Fort Dodge Regional (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
8.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.