At a Glance
Median Income
$54,643
$52,049 per capita
Home Value
$105,000
Zillow: $115,201
Bachelor's Degree+
21.3%
94.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
3.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.9%
15.2% smoking rate
How Westhope Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Westhope's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Westhope a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Westhope residents earn a median household income of $54,643 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $52,049. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 139 business establishments, including 13 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Westhope is $105,000 , 63% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $115,201. The cost of living index is 89.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1963.
Education
21.3% of adults in Westhope hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(37% below the national average).
94.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Westhope has an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C).
Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 18.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population330
Median Age48.3 yrs
Density1,031/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born6.1%
Veterans10.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$54,643
Per Capita$52,049
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty3.8%
County GDP$232M
Avg Weekly Wage$992
Housing
A+
Home Value$105,000
Rent
Ownership88.1%
Zillow$115,201
Housing Units196
Rent Burden23.8%
Health
Obesity38.9%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking15.2%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death8,409/100K
Climate
Avg Temp40°F
Rain18.7 in/yr
Elevation1,497 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.3%
High School+94.2%
Graduate+1.7%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 83% / D 15%
Commute26 min
Broadband87.3%
Internet Speed180 Mbps
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Westhope was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Minot International (47 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.365 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
9.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 180 Mbps.