At a Glance
Median Income
$58,750
$27,114 per capita
Home Value
$103,900
Zillow: $236,161
Violent Crime
282/100K
1,976/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
8.8%
97.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
14.4% 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
3.0 / 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 $58,750 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,114. 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 1,522 business establishments, including 102 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Westport is $103,900 , 63% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $236,161. The cost of living index is 88.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Safety & Crime
Westport reports 282 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 26% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,976/100K.
Education
8.8% of adults in Westport hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(74% below the national average).
97.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Westport has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C).
Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population93
Median Age61.3 yrs
Density388/mi²
Male / Female61% / 39%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans82.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$58,750
Per Capita$27,114
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$3,155M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,047
Housing
A+
Home Value$103,900
Rent
Ownership94.3%
Zillow$236,161
Housing Units45
Rent Burden22.6%
Crime
F
Violent282/100K
Property1,976/100K
Health
Obesity34.5%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking14.4%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death6,876/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Sunny Days276/yr
Rain22.5 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation1,334 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.8%
High School+97.5%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 36%
Commute26 min
Broadband35.0%
Internet Speed33 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Westport was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Aberdeen Regional (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
32.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 102 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.