At a Glance
Median Income
$53,182
$20,673 per capita
Home Value
$36,400
Zillow: $245,013
Bachelor's Degree+
18.0%
82.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.3%
10.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.3%
19.9% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Westphalia a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 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 $53,182 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $20,673. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 259 business establishments, including 16 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Westphalia is $36,400 , 87% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $245,013. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
18.0% of adults in Westphalia hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(47% below the national average).
82.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Westphalia has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population158
Median Age36.7 yrs
Density790/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born1.9%
Veterans3.8%
Economy
B+
Median Income$53,182
Per Capita$20,673
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty10.3%
County GDP$501M
Avg Weekly Wage$915
Housing
A+
Home Value$36,400
Rent
Ownership94.3%
Zillow$245,013
Housing Units81
Rent Burden28.9%
Health
Obesity41.3%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking19.9%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death8,287/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain40.1 in/yr
Elevation1,107 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.0%
High School+82.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 79% / D 19%
Commute29 min
Broadband75.7%
Internet Speed25 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Westphalia was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Topeka Regional (54 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.419 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
25.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.