Westphalia, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Shelby County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
151 Population 1,510/sq mi density
$108,542 Median Income $50,700 per capita
$95,000 Home Value $236,874 Zillow
50°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$108,542 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$95,000 home value, /mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Westphalia, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$108,542
44% above
$50,700 per capita
Home Value
$95,000
66% below
Zillow: $236,874
Bachelor's Degree+
8.9%
74% below
96.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
2.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.6%
20% above
16.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

How Westphalia Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
144%
Home Value
34%
Poverty
16%
Bachelor's
26%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Westphalia 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

Westphalia residents earn a median household income of $108,542 , which is 44% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $50,700. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 444 business establishments, including 26 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Westphalia is $95,000 , 66% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $236,874. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1951.

Education

8.9% of adults in Westphalia hold a bachelor's degree or higher (74% below the national average). 96.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Westphalia has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population151
Median Age59.0 yrs
Density1,510/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans3.6%

Economy

A+
Median Income$108,542
Per Capita$50,700
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty2.0%
County GDP$1,051M
Avg Weekly Wage$982

Housing

A+
Home Value$95,000
Rent
Ownership84.8%
Zillow$236,874
Housing Units64
Rent Burden51.0%

Health

Obesity38.6%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking16.9%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death6,814/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain34.3 in/yr
Elevation1,416 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.9%
High School+96.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute17 min
Broadband86.4%
Internet Speed76 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Westphalia was built in 1951.
The nearest airport is Eppley Airfield (39 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.450 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.