Westfield, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Clark County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
418 Population 427/sq mi density
$62,986 Median Income $31,271 per capita
$72,000 Home Value $108,073 Zillow
$910 Median Rent 20.8% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$62,986 median income, 8.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$72,000 home value, $910/mo rent
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: $108,073
Median Rent
$910/mo
22% below
20.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.5%
54% below
92.2% high school+
Unemployment
8.3%
131% above
6.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.4%
23% above
17.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°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
84%
Home Value
26%
Rent
78%
Poverty
50%
Bachelor's
46%
Unemployment
231%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Westfield 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

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 8.3% (131% 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 $108,073. 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.

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 55°F (13°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population418
Median Age56.6 yrs
Density427/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born1.4%
Veterans5.9%

Economy

B
Median Income$62,986
Per Capita$31,271
Unemployment8.3%
Poverty6.2%
County GDP$715M
Avg Weekly Wage$877

Housing

A+
Home Value$72,000
Rent$910
Ownership94.0%
Zillow$108,073
Housing Units217
Rent Burden20.8%

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Rain43.8 in/yr
AQI36 (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.
22.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.