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Westbrook, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Cottonwood County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
831 Population 1,240/sq mi density
$36,667 Median Income $24,792 per capita
$73,000 Home Value $147,286 Zillow
$621 Median Rent 27.5% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$36,667 median income, 0.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$73,000 home value, $621/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
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: $147,286
Median Rent
$621/mo
47% below
27.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
756/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.3%
31% below
93.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.6%
83% below
10.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.5%
26% above
18.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F
276 sunny days/yr

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
17%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Westbrook a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 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 0.6% (83% 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 $147,286. 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.

Safety & Crime

Westbrook reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 756/100K.

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. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population831
Median Age35.9 yrs
Density1,240/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.5%

Economy

B+
Median Income$36,667
Per Capita$24,792
Unemployment0.6%
Poverty10.2%
County GDP$865M
Avg Weekly Wage$944

Housing

A+
Home Value$73,000
Rent$621
Ownership65.5%
Zillow$147,286
Housing Units440
Rent Burden27.5%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property756/100K

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
Sunny Days276/yr
Rain29.3 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
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.
14.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.