West Wood, UT

Full City Profile · Utah · Carbon County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
833 Population 779/sq mi density
$78,889 Median Income $33,444 per capita
$419,500 Home Value $301,460 Zillow
50°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$78,889 median income, 4.7% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$419,500 home value, /mo rent
B+
Education
4.0 / 5.0
37.1% bachelor's degree or higher

West Wood, UT

At a Glance

Median Income
$78,889
5% above
$33,444 per capita
Home Value
$419,500
49% above
Zillow: $301,460
Bachelor's Degree+
37.1%
10% above
97.9% high school+
Unemployment
4.7%
31% above
20.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.5%
4% above
11.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

How West Wood Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows West Wood's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
105%
Home Value
149%
Poverty
165%
Bachelor's
110%
Unemployment
131%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is West Wood a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

West Wood residents earn a median household income of $78,889 , which is 5% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,444. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7% (31% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 644 business establishments, including 40 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in West Wood is $419,500 , 49% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $301,460. The cost of living index is 98.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1986.

Education

37.1% of adults in West Wood hold a bachelor's degree or higher (10% above the national average). 97.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

West Wood has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 8.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Data Overview

People

Population833
Median Age30.2 yrs
Density779/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born1.3%
Veterans5.4%

Economy

B
Median Income$78,889
Per Capita$33,444
Unemployment4.7%
Poverty20.5%
County GDP$1,284M
Avg Weekly Wage$969

Housing

B+
Home Value$419,500
Rent
Ownership78.0%
Zillow$301,460
Housing Units286
Rent Burden24.4%

Health

Obesity33.5%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking11.0%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death11,671/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain8.4 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation5,617 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+37.1%
High School+97.9%
Graduate+11.4%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 27%
Commute33 min
Broadband95.3%
Internet Speed25 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in West Wood was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is Carbon County Regional/Buck Davis Field (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.423 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
2.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.