Iowa
West Point is a small town in Iowa with a population of 841. Residents earn $66,000 per year, which is 12% below the national average.
Based on current data, West Point receives an overall livability score of 4.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. West Point stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in West Point is $66,000, 12% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.7%. Only 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in West Point is $158,700, 44% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $581 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
24.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
West Point experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.4 inches, including 18.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 98.9% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.1% |
| 92% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $66,000 |
| 12% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $37,521 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,103 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $68,118 |
| Unemployment | 1.7% |
| 53% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.5% |
| 72% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,061 |
| County GDP | $2,264M |
| Restaurants | 83 |
| Healthcare | 88 |
| Retail | 108 |
| Manufacturing | 50 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,062 |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.56% |
| Commute Time | 17.7 min |
| Work from Home | 2.0% |
| Census Median | $158,700 |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $170,963 |
| Census Median Rent | $581 |
| 50% below US avg |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 75.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,062 |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.56% |
| Obesity | 33.8% |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.0% |
| Heart Disease | 4.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.8% |
| Asthma | 10.0% |
| COPD | 5.3% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.0% |
| Depression | 21.1% |
| Mental Distress | 16.8% |
| Physical Distress | 11.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.7% |
| Premature Death | 9,251/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 74.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 88 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 52.3°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 39.4 inches |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 18.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 776 ft (237 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,314/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.7145°N, 91.4528°W |
| County FIPS | 19111 |
Winner: Republican by 27.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 24.6% |
| 27% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 1,314/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 88 |
| Restaurants | 83 |
| Retail Stores | 108 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 17.7 min |
| Work from Home | 2.0% |