Minnesota
Westbrook is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 831. Residents earn $36,667 per year, which is 51% below the national average.
Based on current data, Westbrook receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Westbrook offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Westbrook is $36,667, 51% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.6%. 10.2% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Westbrook is $73,000, 74% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $621 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
23.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Westbrook has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F. Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.3 inches, including 46.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 98.9% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.1% |
| 92% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $36,667 |
| 51% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $24,792 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $944 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $66,746 |
| Unemployment | 0.6% |
| 83% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.2% |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 447 |
| County GDP | $865M |
| Restaurants | 19 |
| Healthcare | 36 |
| Retail | 45 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,244 |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.44% |
| Commute Time | 17.1 min |
| Work from Home | 5.6% |
| Census Median | $73,000 |
| 74% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $147,286 |
| Census Median Rent | $621 |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 27.5% |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Owner-Occupied | 65.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,244 |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.44% |
| Obesity | 40.5% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.2% |
| Heart Disease | 6.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.7% |
| Asthma | 10.5% |
| COPD | 6.6% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.8% |
| Depression | 26.8% |
| Mental Distress | 18.1% |
| Physical Distress | 13.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 91.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 71.6% |
| Premature Death | 6,976/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 67.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 36 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Annual Average | 44.4°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 29.3 inches |
| 23% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 46.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,422 ft (433 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,240/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.0422°N, 95.4375°W |
| County FIPS | 27033 |
Winner: Republican by 41.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 23.3% |
| 31% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.4% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 1,240/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.7 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 36 |
| Restaurants | 19 |
| Retail Stores | 45 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Avg Commute | 17.1 min |
| Work from Home | 5.6% |