Westmoreland, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Pottawatomie County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
636 Population 1,298/sq mi density
$59,881 Median Income $25,913 per capita
$148,600 Home Value $306,916 Zillow
$775 Median Rent 14.9% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$59,881 median income, 7.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$148,600 home value, $775/mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
21.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Westmoreland, KS

At a Glance

Median Income
$59,881
20% below
$25,913 per capita
Home Value
$148,600
47% below
Zillow: $306,916
Median Rent
$775/mo
33% below
14.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.9%
35% below
90.9% high school+
Unemployment
7.1%
97% above
14.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.9%
15% above
16.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F

How Westmoreland Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Westmoreland's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
80%
Home Value
53%
Rent
67%
Poverty
115%
Bachelor's
65%
Unemployment
197%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Westmoreland a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Westmoreland residents earn a median household income of $59,881 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,913. The unemployment rate stands at 7.1% (97% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 747 business establishments, including 50 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Westmoreland is $148,600 , 47% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $306,916. Median rent is $775/month, with 14.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1969.

Education

21.9% of adults in Westmoreland hold a bachelor's degree or higher (35% below the national average). 90.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Westmoreland has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population636
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density1,298/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans6.5%

Economy

B
Median Income$59,881
Per Capita$25,913
Unemployment7.1%
Poverty14.2%
County GDP$1,591M
Avg Weekly Wage$989

Housing

A+
Home Value$148,600
Rent$775
Ownership77.8%
Zillow$306,916
Housing Units277
Rent Burden14.9%

Health

Obesity36.9%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking16.1%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death7,314/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Rain34.5 in/yr
Elevation1,203 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.9%
High School+90.9%
Graduate+12.2%
School Score6.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 25%
Commute23 min
Broadband90.0%
Internet Speed142 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Westmoreland was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Manhattan Regional (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.386 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 142 Mbps.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.