Westside, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Crawford County County
4.0
/5.0
A
Great
307
Population
209/sq mi density
$65,000
Median Income
$41,898 per capita
$133,800
Home Value
$233,855 Zillow
$700
Median Rent
40.0% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$65,000 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$133,800 home value, $700/mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
23.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Westside experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.6 inches. The area receives 34.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 47.4°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,345 ft (410 m) |
| Area | 1.5 sq mi (3.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 209/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.0757°N, 95.1014°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Crawford County County |
| Nearest Airport | Fort Dodge Regional (FOD) 57 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 60.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 28.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 23.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 4.6 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 4.4 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 24°F (-4°C) | 1.2 in |
Westside has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 19°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.9") and January the driest (0.7").