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Westphalia, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Anderson County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
158 Population 790/sq mi density
$53,182 Median Income $20,673 per capita
$36,400 Home Value $231,260 Zillow
55°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
115 Violent Crime/100K 1,832 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$53,182 median income, 0.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$36,400 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
115 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
18.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Westphalia, KS

At a Glance

Median Income
$53,182
29% below
$20,673 per capita
Home Value
$36,400
87% below
Zillow: $231,260
Violent Crime
115/100K
70% below
1,832/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.0%
47% below
82.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.8%
78% below
10.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.3%
29% above
19.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
293 sunny days/yr

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
71%
Home Value
13%
Poverty
83%
Bachelor's
53%
Unemployment
22%
Crime
30%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Westphalia a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 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 0.8% (78% 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 $231,260. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Safety & Crime

Westphalia reports 115 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 70% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,832/100K.

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 55°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population158
Median Age36.7 yrs
Density790/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.8%

Economy

B+
Median Income$53,182
Per Capita$20,673
Unemployment0.8%
Poverty10.3%
County GDP$501M
Avg Weekly Wage$915

Housing

A+
Home Value$36,400
Rent
Ownership94.3%
Zillow$231,260
Housing Units81
Rent Burden28.9%

Crime

F
Violent115/100K
Property1,832/100K

Health

Obesity41.3%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking19.9%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death8,287/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain40.6 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
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
Broadband70.0%
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.
24.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.