Westfield, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Union County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
133 Population 1,023/sq mi density
$60,000 Median Income $41,180 per capita
$97,500 Home Value $353,880 Zillow
$1,146 Median Rent 32.5% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$60,000 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$97,500 home value, $1,146/mo rent
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Westfield, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$60,000
20% below
$41,180 per capita
Home Value
$97,500
65% below
Zillow: $353,880
Median Rent
$1,146/mo
1% below
32.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
3.7%
89% below
69.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
6% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.5%
23% above
14.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F

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)

Income
80%
Home Value
35%
Rent
99%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
11%
Unemployment
94%
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.