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Westgate, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Fayette County County
Westgate, IA
At a Glance
How Westgate Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Westgate's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Westgate a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Westgate residents earn a median household income of $52,188 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,352. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 680 business establishments, including 41 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Westgate is $92,500 , 67% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $174,296. Median rent is $925/month, with 45.0% 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 1943.
Safety & Crime
Westgate reports 627 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 65% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,281/100K.
Education
7.4% of adults in Westgate hold a bachelor's degree or higher (78% below the national average). 92.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Westgate has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.