All Countries
Westgate, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Fayette County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
211
Population
586/sq mi density
$52,188
Median Income
$26,352 per capita
$92,500
Home Value
$174,296 Zillow
$925
Median Rent
45.0% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
260 sunny days/yr
627
Violent Crime/100K
2,281 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$52,188 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$92,500 home value, $925/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
627 violent crimes/100K (65% above avg)
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. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.4 inches. The area receives 39.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
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) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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) | 1.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| September | 62°F (16°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 21°F (-6°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 August being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (1.0").