At a Glance
Median Income
$60,000
$41,180 per capita
Home Value
$97,500
Zillow: $353,880
Median Rent
$1,146/mo
32.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
3.7%
69.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.5%
14.1% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Westfield a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 3.4% (6% 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 $353,880. 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 29.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population133
Median Age47.0 yrs
Density1,023/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born6.8%
Veterans2.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$60,000
Per Capita$41,180
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,261M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,409
Housing
A+
Home Value$97,500
Rent$1,146
Ownership67.1%
Zillow$353,880
Housing Units94
Rent Burden32.5%
Health
Obesity39.5%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking14.1%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death4,783/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain29.4 in/yr
Elevation1,134 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+3.7%
High School+69.7%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 29%
Commute27 min
Broadband97.1%
Internet Speed67 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Westfield was built in 1942.
16.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Sioux Gateway/Brig General Bud Day Field (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.467 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
10.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.