At a Glance
Median Income
$52,083
$28,524 per capita
Home Value
$136,500
Zillow: $231,889
Median Rent
$724/mo
33.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
263/100K
644/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
9.8%
91.8% high school+
Unemployment
4.6%
20.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.1%
18.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Westport Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Westport's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Westport a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Westport residents earn a median household income of $52,083 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,524. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6% (28% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 707 business establishments, including 57 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Westport is $136,500 , 52% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $231,889. Median rent is $724/month, with 33.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1968.
Safety & Crime
Westport reports 263 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 31% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 644/100K.
Education
9.8% of adults in Westport hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(71% below the national average).
91.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Westport has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population1,666
Median Age39.2 yrs
Density1,449/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.3%
Economy
C+
Median Income$52,083
Per Capita$28,524
Unemployment4.6%
Poverty20.0%
County GDP$1,895M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,117
Housing
A+
Home Value$136,500
Rent$724
Ownership73.8%
Zillow$231,889
Housing Units698
Rent Burden33.4%
Crime
F
Violent263/100K
Property644/100K
Health
Obesity39.1%
Diabetes11.0%
Smoking18.3%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death10,091/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain49.3 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation794 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.8%
High School+91.8%
Graduate+3.8%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 78% / D 20%
Commute28 min
Broadband86.1%
Internet Speed113 Mbps
EV Stations12
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Westport was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International (49 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.417 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
20.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 113 Mbps.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.