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West Point, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Lee County County
West Point, IA
At a Glance
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)
Is West Point a Good Place to Live?
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 1.7% (53% 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 $170,963. 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.
Safety & Crime
West Point reports 516 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 36% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,947/100K.
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 25°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.