Weston, IA

Iowa · Metropolitan Area

Weston is a small town in Iowa with a population of 167.

5.0 /5.0
A+ Excellent
167 Population 388/sq mi density
N/A Median Income $65,201 per capita
N/A Home Value
N/A Median Rent
52°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
73.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Bachelor's+ 73.5%
118% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.6%
17% lower than US avg
Unemployment 17.1%
375% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Weston Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population167
Median Age48.0 yrs
Density388/mi²
Male / Female73% / 27%
Largest GroupWhite 82%
Veterans65.0%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$65,201
Unemployment17.1%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$6,263M
Commute20 min

Housing

Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity26.6%
UninsuredN/A
Depression17.5%
Heart Disease3.2%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain31.9 in/yr
Elevation1,112 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+73.5%
High School+100.0%
School Score5.73

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 39%
Commute20 min
Broadband57.0%
Libraries5

Is Weston a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Weston receives an overall livability score of 5.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include a highly educated population, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Weston stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

At 17.1%, unemployment is notably high. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Education

Weston is a highly educated community — 73.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Weston experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.9 inches, including 27.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Weston has a population of 167 with a density of 388 people per square mile. The median age is 48.0 years, 23% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (82%), with 18% Hispanic.

Population

167
Total Population
388
People / sq mi
48.0yrs
Median Age
23% above US avg
0.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 73.1%
Female 26.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Weston vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Weston vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Weston is N/A. The unemployment rate is 17.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.

Income: Weston vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Per Capita Income$65,201
Avg Weekly Wage$1,085
IRS Avg AGI$73,871

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment17.1%
375% above US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)2,746
County GDP$6,263M

Business (County)

Restaurants209
Healthcare220
Retail252
Manufacturing62

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,355
53% above US avg

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time19.9 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$738
1 Bedroom$788
2 Bedrooms$989
3 Bedrooms$1,282
4 Bedrooms$1,420

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,355
53% above US avg
In Weston, 26.6% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 17.5% report depression. 15.5% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Weston vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity26.6%
17% below US avg
Diabetes5.6%
Heart Disease3.2%
High Blood Pressure20.8%
Asthma7.8%
COPD3.8%
Stroke1.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.6%
Physical Inactivity15.5%
Depression17.5%
Mental Distress12.9%
Physical Distress8.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Checkup Rate58.6%
Premature Death9,293/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.0/10
Exercise Access82.9%
Healthcare Facilities220

Crime Rates: Weston vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)10
FEMA Disasters91

Safety Score

Weston has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation is 31.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average52.4°F
3% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall31.9 inches
16% below US avg
Snowfall27.1 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,112 ft (339 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density388/sq mi
Coordinates41.3423°N, 95.7448°W
County FIPS19155
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 73.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (118% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 20-point margin. 57.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 59.3%
D 39.3%

Winner: Republican by 20 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+73.5%
118% above US avg
High School+100.0%
School Test Score5.73
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density388/sq mi
Total Area0.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access57.0%
Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities220
Restaurants209
Retail Stores252

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)10
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute19.9 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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