At a Glance
Median Income
$37,260
$23,504 per capita
Home Value
$68,200
Zillow: $118,390
Median Rent
$726/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
805/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.6%
84.6% high school+
Unemployment
1.6%
25.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
23.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F
299 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?
B
3.2 / 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 $37,260 , which is 50% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,504. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 25.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,788 business establishments, including 103 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in West Point is $68,200 , 76% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $118,390. Median rent is $726/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1953.
Safety & Crime
West Point reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 805/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
19.6% of adults in West Point hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(42% below the national average).
84.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
West Point has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population1,131
Median Age35.4 yrs
Density425/mi²
Male / Female61% / 39%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans12.1%
Economy
C+
Median Income$37,260
Per Capita$23,504
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty25.5%
County GDP$3,824M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,006
Housing
A+
Home Value$68,200
Rent$726
Ownership64.8%
Zillow$118,390
Housing Units575
Rent Burden51.0%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property805/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary115/100K
Health
Obesity34.5%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking23.3%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death10,263/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Sunny Days299/yr
Rain52.6 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation442 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.6%
High School+84.6%
Graduate+4.7%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute28 min
Broadband94.0%
Internet Speed173 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in West Point was built in 1953.
The nearest airport is Louisville Muhammad Ali International (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.395 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
22.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 173 Mbps.
There are 103 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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