At a Glance
Median Income
$68,750
$32,277 per capita
Home Value
$111,100
Zillow: $266,630
Violent Crime
117/100K
758/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.2%
75.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.5%
15.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
43°F
276 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?
B
3.3 / 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 $68,750 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,277. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 381 business establishments, including 31 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Westport is $111,100 , 61% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $266,630. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.
Safety & Crime
Westport reports 117 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 69% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 758/100K.
Education
21.2% of adults in Westport hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(37% below the national average).
75.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Westport has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C).
Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population44
Median Age46.7 yrs
Density169/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans41.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$68,750
Per Capita$32,277
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$750M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,084
Housing
A+
Home Value$111,100
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$266,630
Housing Units20
Rent Burden30.1%
Crime
F
Violent117/100K
Property758/100K
Health
Obesity38.5%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking15.0%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death8,689/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Sunny Days276/yr
Rain26.4 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,334 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.2%
High School+75.8%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Commute18 min
Broadband20.0%
Internet Speed105 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Westport was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is St Cloud Regional (55 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
20.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 105 Mbps.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.