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Westfield, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Clark County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
418 Population 427/sq mi density
$62,986 Median Income $31,271 per capita
$72,000 Home Value $96,846 Zillow
$910 Median Rent 20.8% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$62,986 median income, 4.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$72,000 home value, $910/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Westfield, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$62,986
16% below
$31,271 per capita
Home Value
$72,000
74% below
Zillow: $96,846
Median Rent
$910/mo
22% below
20.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
360/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.5%
54% below
92.2% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
19% above
6.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.4%
23% above
17.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
293 sunny days/yr

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
84%
Home Value
26%
Rent
78%
Poverty
50%
Bachelor's
46%
Unemployment
119%
Crime
0%
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 $62,986 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,271. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 337 business establishments, including 43 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Westfield is $72,000 , 74% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $96,846. Median rent is $910/month, with 20.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1957.

Safety & Crime

Westfield reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 360/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

15.5% of adults in Westfield hold a bachelor's degree or higher (54% below the national average). 92.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Westfield has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population418
Median Age56.6 yrs
Density427/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.9%

Economy

B+
Median Income$62,986
Per Capita$31,271
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty6.2%
County GDP$715M
Avg Weekly Wage$877

Housing

A+
Home Value$72,000
Rent$910
Ownership94.0%
Zillow$96,846
Housing Units217
Rent Burden20.8%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property360/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary180/100K

Health

Obesity39.4%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking17.7%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death9,615/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain45.5 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation766 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.5%
High School+92.2%
Graduate+2.3%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 23%
Commute25 min
Broadband83.9%
Internet Speed73 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Westfield was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is Terre Haute Regional (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.395 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
20.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.