At a Glance
Median Income
$67,031
$28,091 per capita
Home Value
$295,000
Zillow: $325,900
Median Rent
$1,325/mo
31.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
132/100K
5,845/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.0%
94.5% high school+
Unemployment
1.3%
7.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.2%
21.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
246 sunny days/yr
How Westfir Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Westfir's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Westfir a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Westfir residents earn a median household income of $67,031 , which is 11% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,091. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 13,531 business establishments, including 1,012 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Westfir is $295,000 , 5% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $325,900. Median rent is $1,325/month, with 31.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1951.
Safety & Crime
Westfir reports 132 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 65% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 5,845/100K.
Education
12.0% of adults in Westfir hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(64% below the national average).
94.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Westfir has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population434
Median Age38.1 yrs
Density1,400/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$67,031
Per Capita$28,091
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty7.4%
County GDP$23,574M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,135
Housing
A
Home Value$295,000
Rent$1,325
Ownership91.1%
Zillow$325,900
Housing Units166
Rent Burden31.3%
Crime
F
Violent132/100K
Property5,845/100K
Health
Obesity40.2%
Diabetes12.1%
Smoking21.0%
Heart Disease7.7%
Premature Death8,116/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain46.0 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation1,059 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+12.0%
High School+94.5%
Graduate+4.3%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 37% / D 60%
Commute37 min
Broadband93.5%
Internet Speed109 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries11
Did You Know?
Westfir was founded in 1979.
The median home in Westfir was built in 1951.
The nearest airport is Mahlon Sweet Field (43 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.463 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
20.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 109 Mbps.
There are 1,012 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 54 fatal vehicle crashes.
273 declared natural disasters on record.
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