At a Glance
Median Income
$52,809
$26,344 per capita
Home Value
$98,800
Zillow: $105,006
Median Rent
$751/mo
21.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
607/100K
1,822/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.4%
93.8% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
9.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.0%
18.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Westville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Westville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Westville a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Westville residents earn a median household income of $52,809 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,344. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,313 business establishments, including 146 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Westville is $98,800 , 65% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $105,006. Median rent is $751/month, with 21.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1956.
Safety & Crime
Westville reports 607 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 60% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,822/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
11.4% of adults in Westville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(66% below the national average).
93.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Westville has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population3,442
Median Age35.0 yrs
Density2,049/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$52,809
Per Capita$26,344
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty9.6%
County GDP$4,180M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,050
Housing
A+
Home Value$98,800
Rent$751
Ownership68.7%
Zillow$105,006
Housing Units1,455
Rent Burden21.2%
Crime
F
Violent607/100K
Property1,822/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault371/100K
Burglary675/100K
Health
Obesity43.0%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking18.2%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death12,430/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain43.2 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation672 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.4%
High School+93.8%
Graduate+5.1%
School Score4.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 31%
Commute20 min
Broadband87.8%
Internet Speed83 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries10
Did You Know?
Westville was founded in 1873.
The median home in Westville was built in 1956.
The nearest airport is Vermilion Regional (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 146 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.