Westport, KY

Kentucky · Metropolitan Area

Westport is a small town in Kentucky with a population of 243. Residents earn $51,300 per year, which is 32% below the national average.

3.4 /5.0
B Good
243 Population 300/sq mi density
$51,300 Median Income $29,830 per capita
$311,300 Home Value $316,272 Zillow
$893 Median Rent
55°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$51,300 median income, 7.0% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
$311,300 home value, $893/mo rent
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $51,300
32% lower than US avg
Home Value $311,300
10% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 32.9%
2% lower than US avg
Median Rent $893
23% lower than US avg
Unemployment 7.0%
94% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Westport Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population243
Median Age28.7 yrs
Density300/mi²
Male / Female37% / 63%
Largest GroupWhite 89%

Economy

B
Median Income$51,300
Per Capita$29,830
Unemployment7.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$3,011M
Commute27 min

Housing

B
Home Value$311,300
Rent$893
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$316,272

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
AQI41 (Good)
Rain52.9 in/yr
Elevation445 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+32.9%
High School+96.8%
School Score5.50

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 38%
Commute27 min
Libraries3

Is Westport a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Westport receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes. Westport offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Westport is $51,300, 32% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 7.0% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Westport is $311,300, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $893 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. The price-to-income ratio of 6.1x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Education

32.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

Westport experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Westport has a population of 243 with a density of 300 people per square mile. The median age is 28.7 years, 26% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (88.9%), with 1.6% Hispanic.

Population

243
Total Population
300
People / sq mi
28.7yrs
Median Age
26% below US avg
0.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 37.4%
Female 62.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Westport vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only92.3%
18% above US avg
Spanish7.7%
43% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Westport vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Westport is $51,300, which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 7.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Income: Westport vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$51,300
32% below US avg
Per Capita Income$29,830
Avg Weekly Wage$1,311
IRS Avg AGI$122,342

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.0%
94% above US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)2,480
County GDP$3,011M

Business (County)

Restaurants81
Healthcare162
Retail108
Manufacturing41

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,979
71% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.92%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time26.6 min
Work from Home8.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Westport is $311,300, 10% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $893 (23% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $316,272.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$311,300
10% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$316,272

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$893
23% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$719
1 Bedroom$794
2 Bedrooms$984
3 Bedrooms$1,277
4 Bedrooms$1,442

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied59.4%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,979
71% above US avg
Effective Rate1.92%

Health Metrics: Westport vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Premature Death5,389/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.1/10
Exercise Access92.0%
Healthcare Facilities162

Crime Rates: Westport vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)7

Safety Score

Westport has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation is 52.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average55.2°F
2% above US avg
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall52.9 inches
39% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation445 ft (136 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²)
Population Density300/sq mi
Coordinates38.4918°N, 85.4721°W
County FIPS21185
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 32.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (2% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 22.6-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 60.3%
D 37.7%

Winner: Republican by 22.6 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+32.9%
2% below US avg
High School+96.8%
School Test Score5.50
B+ Education Grade (3.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density300/sq mi
Total Area0.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities162
Restaurants81
Retail Stores108

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)7

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute26.6 min
Work from Home8.7%

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