Westgate, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Fayette County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
211 Population 586/sq mi density
$52,188 Median Income $26,352 per capita
$92,500 Home Value $186,464 Zillow
$925 Median Rent 45.0% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$52,188 median income, 6.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$92,500 home value, $925/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Westgate, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$52,188
31% below
$26,352 per capita
Home Value
$92,500
67% below
Zillow: $186,464
Median Rent
$925/mo
20% below
45.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.4%
78% below
92.6% high school+
Unemployment
6.0%
67% above
13.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.3%
16% above
16.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F

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)

Income
69%
Home Value
33%
Rent
80%
Poverty
105%
Bachelor's
22%
Unemployment
167%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Westgate a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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 6.0% (67% above 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 $186,464. 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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 35.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population211
Median Age34.4 yrs
Density586/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.6%

Economy

B
Median Income$52,188
Per Capita$26,352
Unemployment6.0%
Poverty13.0%
County GDP$1,075M
Avg Weekly Wage$939

Housing

A+
Home Value$92,500
Rent$925
Ownership84.4%
Zillow$186,464
Housing Units98
Rent Burden45.0%

Health

Obesity37.3%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking16.4%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death8,298/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Rain35.4 in/yr
Elevation1,092 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.4%
High School+92.6%
Graduate+6.5%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 34%
Commute27 min
Broadband78.9%
Internet Speed90 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries11

Did You Know?

The median home in Westgate was built in 1943.
The nearest airport is Waterloo Regional (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
21.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.