Median Income
$67,031
11% lower than US avg
Home Value
$295,000
5% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+
12.0%
64% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$1,325
14% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate
40.2%
25% higher than US avg
Unemployment
1.3%
64% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate
7.4%
40% lower than US avg
How Westfir Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population434
Median Age38.1 yrs
Density1,400/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 97%
Economy
A
Median Income$67,031
Per Capita$28,091
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty7.4%
County GDP$23,574M
Commute37 min
Housing
A
Home Value$295,000
Rent$1,325
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$325,900
Health
Obesity40.2%
UninsuredN/A
Depression31.5%
Heart Disease7.7%
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
AQI32 (Good)
Rain46.0 in/yr
Elevation1,059 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+12.0%
High School+94.5%
School Score5.14
Community
2024 VoteR 37% / D 60%
Commute37 min
Libraries11
Is Westfir a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Westfir receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include long commute times, high obesity rates. Westfir offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Westfir is $67,031, 11% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.3%. Only 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 37 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Westfir is $295,000, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,325 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 4.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Education
12.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.
Climate & Weather
Westfir experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Westfir has a population of 434 with a density of 1,400 people per square mile. The median age is 38.1 years, 2% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (96.8%), with 1.2% Black.
Population
38.1yrs
Median Age
2% below US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 95.1% |
| 21% above US avg |
| Spanish | 4.9% |
| 63% below US avg |
The median household income in Westfir is $67,031, which is 11% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.3% (below the 3.6% US average). 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 37 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $67,031 |
| 11% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $28,091 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,135 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $76,908 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 1.3% |
| 64% below US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 7.4% |
| 40% below US avg |
| Establishments (County) | 13,531 |
| County GDP | $23,574M |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 1,012 |
| Healthcare | 1,355 |
| Retail | 1,260 |
| Manufacturing | 489 |
Tax & Cost of Living
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,471 |
| 56% above US avg |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.85% |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 37.1 min |
| Work from Home | 14.5% |
The median home value in Westfir is $295,000, 5% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,325 (14% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $325,900.
Home Values
| Census Median | $295,000 |
| 5% above US avg |
| Zillow ZHVI | $325,900 |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,325 |
| 14% above US avg |
HUD Fair Market Rent
| Studio | $1,051 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,143 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,425 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,963 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,318 |
Ownership & Property
Property Tax
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,471 |
| 56% above US avg |
| Effective Rate | 1.85% |
In Westfir, 40.2% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 31.5% report depression. 25.5% are physically inactive.
Health Metrics: Westfir vs U.S. Average (%)
Chronic Conditions
| Obesity | 40.2% |
| 25% above US avg |
| Diabetes | 12.1% |
| Heart Disease | 7.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.1% |
| Asthma | 13.7% |
| COPD | 10.7% |
| Stroke | 4.3% |
Behaviors & Mental Health
| |
| Binge Drinking | 15.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.5% |
| Depression | 31.5% |
| Mental Distress | 24.0% |
| Physical Distress | 18.0% |
Healthcare Access
| Insurance Rate | 93.4% |
| |
| Checkup Rate | 68.3% |
| Premature Death | 8,116/100K |
Food & Exercise
| Food Environment | 7.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 90.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,355 |
Crime Rates: Westfir vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Traffic Safety
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 54 |
| FEMA Disasters | 273 |
Safety Score
Westfir has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation is 46.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
67°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 53.4°F |
| 1% below US avg |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
Precipitation & Snow
| Annual Rainfall | 46.0 inches |
| 21% above US avg |
| Snowfall | 0.6 inches/yr |
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,059 ft (323 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,400/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.7579°N, 122.5031°W |
| County FIPS | 41039 |