Westport, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Decatur County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,666 Population 1,449/sq mi density
$52,083 Median Income $28,524 per capita
$136,500 Home Value $243,639 Zillow
$724 Median Rent 33.4% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$52,083 median income, 7.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$136,500 home value, $724/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Westport, IN

At a Glance

Median Income
$52,083
31% below
$28,524 per capita
Home Value
$136,500
52% below
Zillow: $243,639
Median Rent
$724/mo
38% below
33.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.8%
71% below
91.8% high school+
Unemployment
7.4%
106% above
20.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.1%
22% above
18.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F

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)

Income
69%
Home Value
48%
Rent
62%
Poverty
161%
Bachelor's
29%
Unemployment
206%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Westport 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

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 7.4% (106% 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 $243,639. 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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 49.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,666
Median Age39.2 yrs
Density1,449/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans6.3%

Economy

C+
Median Income$52,083
Per Capita$28,524
Unemployment7.4%
Poverty20.0%
County GDP$1,895M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,117

Housing

A+
Home Value$136,500
Rent$724
Ownership73.8%
Zillow$243,639
Housing Units698
Rent Burden33.4%

Health

Obesity39.1%
Diabetes11.0%
Smoking18.3%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death10,091/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Rain49.3 in/yr
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.
Average internet download speed is 113 Mbps.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.