Westpoint, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Lawrence County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
240 Population 267/sq mi density
$41,250 Median Income $16,945 per capita
$143,400 Home Value $218,061 Zillow
59°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$41,250 median income, 6.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$143,400 home value, /mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Westpoint, TN

At a Glance

Median Income
$41,250
45% below
$16,945 per capita
Home Value
$143,400
49% below
Zillow: $218,061
Bachelor's Degree+
13.5%
60% below
81.3% high school+
Unemployment
6.5%
81% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.4%
35% above
24.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F

How Westpoint Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
55%
Home Value
51%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
40%
Unemployment
181%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Westpoint a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Westpoint residents earn a median household income of $41,250 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $16,945. The unemployment rate stands at 6.5% (81% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 931 business establishments, including 65 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Westpoint is $143,400 , 49% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $218,061. The cost of living index is 91.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1956.

Education

13.5% of adults in Westpoint hold a bachelor's degree or higher (60% below the national average). 81.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Westpoint has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 58.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population240
Median Age44.9 yrs
Density267/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans19.8%

Economy

B
Median Income$41,250
Per Capita$16,945
Unemployment6.5%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,585M
Avg Weekly Wage$880

Housing

A+
Home Value$143,400
Rent
Ownership62.0%
Zillow$218,061
Housing Units119
Rent Burden27.6%

Health

Obesity43.4%
Diabetes13.8%
Smoking24.7%
Heart Disease7.7%
Premature Death12,411/100K

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
Rain58.8 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation695 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.5%
High School+81.3%
Graduate+1.8%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 84% / D 15%
Commute24 min
Broadband62.0%
Internet Speed85 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Westpoint was built in 1956.
The nearest airport is Northwest Alabama Regional (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.464 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.