At a Glance
Median Income
$55,500
$31,938 per capita
Home Value
$214,200
Zillow: $256,619
Median Rent
$616/mo
18.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.3%
91.8% high school+
Unemployment
8.6%
8.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.5%
16.1% smoking rate
How West Point Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows West Point's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is West Point a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
West Point residents earn a median household income of $55,500 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,938. The unemployment rate stands at 8.6% (139% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,308 business establishments, including 143 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in West Point is $214,200 , 24% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $256,619. Median rent is $616/month, with 18.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1986.
Education
12.3% of adults in West Point hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(64% below the national average).
91.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
West Point has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 58.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population566
Median Age45.1 yrs
Density147/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born3.7%
Veterans6.4%
Economy
C+
Median Income$55,500
Per Capita$31,938
Unemployment8.6%
Poverty8.6%
County GDP$4,285M
Avg Weekly Wage$996
Housing
A+
Home Value$214,200
Rent$616
Ownership66.0%
Zillow$256,619
Housing Units295
Rent Burden18.5%
Health
Obesity35.5%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking16.1%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death11,853/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Rain58.7 in/yr
Elevation998 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+12.3%
High School+91.8%
Graduate+4.5%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 90% / D 9%
Commute27 min
Broadband80.7%
Internet Speed129 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in West Point was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is Pryor Field Regional (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
18.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 129 Mbps.
There are 143 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 27 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.