At a Glance
Median Income
$83,750
$31,534 per capita
Home Value
$82,100
Zillow: $120,131
Violent Crime
136/100K
1,564/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.3%
78.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
46.9%
24.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F
299 sunny days/yr
How West Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows West's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is West a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
West residents earn a median household income of $83,750 , which is 11% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,534. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 413 business establishments, including 35 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in West is $82,100 , 71% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $120,131. The cost of living index is 87.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1951.
Safety & Crime
West reports 136 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 64% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,564/100K.
Education
19.3% of adults in West hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(43% below the national average).
78.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
West has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 62.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population192
Median Age27.6 yrs
Density343/mi²
Male / Female37% / 63%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$83,750
Per Capita$31,534
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$641M
Avg Weekly Wage$826
Housing
A+
Home Value$82,100
Rent
Ownership78.4%
Zillow$120,131
Housing Units61
Rent Burden39.8%
Crime
F
Violent136/100K
Property1,564/100K
Health
Obesity46.9%
Diabetes17.6%
Smoking24.0%
Heart Disease8.2%
Premature Death13,490/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Sunny Days299/yr
Rain62.5 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation304 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.3%
High School+78.6%
Graduate+1.3%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 38%
Commute43 min
Broadband51.0%
Internet Speed24 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in West was built in 1951.
The nearest airport is Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International (64 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.538 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
11.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
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