At a Glance
Median Income
$55,500
$31,938 per capita
Home Value
$214,200
Zillow: $245,021
Median Rent
$616/mo
18.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
172/100K
4,481/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.3%
91.8% high school+
Unemployment
4.8%
8.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.5%
16.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
302 sunny days/yr
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?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
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 4.8% (33% 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 $245,021. 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.
Safety & Crime
West Point reports 172 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 55% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,481/100K.
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 62°F (16°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 60.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population566
Median Age45.1 yrs
Density147/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$55,500
Per Capita$31,938
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty8.6%
County GDP$4,285M
Avg Weekly Wage$996
Housing
A+
Home Value$214,200
Rent$616
Ownership66.0%
Zillow$245,021
Housing Units295
Rent Burden18.5%
Crime
F
Violent172/100K
Property4,481/100K
Health
Obesity35.5%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking16.1%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death11,853/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days302/yr
Rain60.3 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
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.
16.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
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.
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