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 experiences four distinct seasons with 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. The area receives 39.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
18°F Jan (-8°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 47.6°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,092 ft (333 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 586/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.7683°N, 91.9957°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Fayette County County |
| Nearest Airport | Waterloo Regional (ALO) 25 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 50.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 55.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 73.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°F (-8°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 5.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 24°F (-4°C) | 1.4 in |
Westgate has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 18°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.4") and February the driest (1.1").