Westbrook, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Cottonwood County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
831 Population 1,240/sq mi density
$36,667 Median Income $24,792 per capita
$73,000 Home Value $157,865 Zillow
$621 Median Rent 27.5% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$36,667 median income, 1.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$73,000 home value, $621/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Westbrook, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$36,667
51% below
$24,792 per capita
Home Value
$73,000
74% below
Zillow: $157,865
Median Rent
$621/mo
47% below
27.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.3%
31% below
93.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.0%
72% below
10.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.5%
26% above
18.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F

How Westbrook Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
49%
Home Value
26%
Rent
53%
Poverty
82%
Bachelor's
69%
Unemployment
28%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Westbrook a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Westbrook residents earn a median household income of $36,667 , which is 51% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,792. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0% (72% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 447 business establishments, including 19 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Westbrook is $73,000 , 74% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $157,865. Median rent is $621/month, with 27.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1956.

Education

23.3% of adults in Westbrook hold a bachelor's degree or higher (31% below the national average). 93.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Westbrook has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population831
Median Age35.9 yrs
Density1,240/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans5.5%

Economy

B+
Median Income$36,667
Per Capita$24,792
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty10.2%
County GDP$865M
Avg Weekly Wage$944

Housing

A+
Home Value$73,000
Rent$621
Ownership65.5%
Zillow$157,865
Housing Units440
Rent Burden27.5%

Health

Obesity40.5%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking18.3%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death6,976/100K

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
Rain29.3 in/yr
Elevation1,422 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.3%
High School+93.4%
Graduate+5.4%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 29%
Commute17 min
Broadband83.9%
Internet Speed70 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Westbrook was built in 1956.
The nearest airport is Southwest Minnesota Regional Marshall/Ryan Field (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.415 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.