At a Glance
Median Income
$65,000
$41,898 per capita
Home Value
$133,800
Zillow: $233,855
Median Rent
$700/mo
40.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.1%
98.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.4%
16.5% smoking rate
How Westside Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Westside's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Westside a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Westside residents earn a median household income of $65,000 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,898. 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 514 business establishments, including 36 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Westside is $133,800 , 53% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $233,855. Median rent is $700/month, with 40.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
23.1% of adults in Westside hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(31% below the national average).
98.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Westside has an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C).
Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population307
Median Age51.8 yrs
Density209/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born4.6%
Veterans5.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$65,000
Per Capita$41,898
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,117M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,021
Housing
A+
Home Value$133,800
Rent$700
Ownership95.3%
Zillow$233,855
Housing Units160
Rent Burden40.0%
Health
Obesity40.4%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking16.5%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death6,563/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain33.6 in/yr
Elevation1,345 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.1%
High School+98.8%
Graduate+2.2%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute19 min
Broadband78.0%
Internet Speed67 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Westside was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Fort Dodge Regional (57 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.