At a Glance
Median Income
$66,000
$37,521 per capita
Home Value
$158,700
Zillow: $181,776
Median Rent
$581/mo
23.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
24.6%
93.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
3.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.8%
14.2% 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?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
West Point residents earn a median household income of $66,000 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,521. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,061 business establishments, including 83 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in West Point is $158,700 , 44% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $181,776. Median rent is $581/month, with 23.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1966.
Education
24.6% of adults in West Point hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(27% below the national average).
93.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
West Point has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population841
Median Age42.0 yrs
Density1,314/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born1.2%
Veterans14.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$66,000
Per Capita$37,521
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty3.5%
County GDP$2,264M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,103
Housing
A+
Home Value$158,700
Rent$581
Ownership75.7%
Zillow$181,776
Housing Units421
Rent Burden23.3%
Health
Obesity33.8%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking14.2%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death9,251/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain39.2 in/yr
Elevation776 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.6%
High School+93.6%
Graduate+6.2%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 63% / D 35%
Commute18 min
Broadband82.8%
Internet Speed90 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in West Point was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is Southeast Iowa Regional (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.