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Westfield, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Union County County
Westfield, IA
At a Glance
How Westfield Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Westfield's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Westfield a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Westfield residents earn a median household income of $60,000 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $41,180. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 878 business establishments, including 44 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Westfield is $97,500 , 65% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $312,190. Median rent is $1,146/month, with 32.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1942.
Safety & Crime
Westfield reports 78 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 79% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 940/100K.
Education
3.7% of adults in Westfield hold a bachelor's degree or higher (89% below the national average). 69.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Westfield has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.