Iowa · Metropolitan Area
West Chester is a small town in Iowa with a population of 168. Residents earn $49,750 per year, which is 34% below the national average.
Based on current data, West Chester receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. West Chester offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in West Chester is $49,750, 34% below the national average of $75,149. At 9.4%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 17.1% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
The median home value in West Chester is $73,800, 74% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $718 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
14.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
West Chester experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches, including 25.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $49,750 |
| 34% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $20,562 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $933 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $77,685 |
| Unemployment | 9.4% |
| 161% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 17.1% |
| 38% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 858 |
| County GDP | $1,863M |
| Restaurants | 43 |
| Healthcare | 61 |
| Retail | 89 |
| Manufacturing | 36 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,261 |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 5.77% |
| Commute Time | 22.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 96.7% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 3.3% |
| Census Median | $73,800 |
| 74% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $143,699 |
| Census Median Rent | $718 |
| 38% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 51.0% |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 86.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,261 |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 5.77% |
| Obesity | 39.6% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.0% |
| Heart Disease | 5.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.5% |
| Asthma | 10.6% |
| COPD | 6.9% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.5% |
| Depression | 23.2% |
| Mental Distress | 18.6% |
| Physical Distress | 13.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.9% |
| Premature Death | 6,076/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 74.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 61 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Annual Average | 49.3°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 37.9 inches |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 25.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 776 ft (237 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 672/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.3400°N, 91.8169°W |
| County FIPS | 19183 |
Winner: Republican by 24.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 14.7% |
| 56% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 87.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 672/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 67.0% |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 61 |
| Restaurants | 43 |
| Retail Stores | 89 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 22.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 96.7% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 3.3% |