Westville, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Vermilion County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,442 Population 2,049/sq mi density
$52,809 Median Income $26,344 per capita
$98,800 Home Value $105,198 Zillow
$751 Median Rent 21.2% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
331 Violent Crime/100K 1,391 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$52,809 median income, 7.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$98,800 home value, $751/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
331 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Westville, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$52,809
30% below
$26,344 per capita
Home Value
$98,800
65% below
Zillow: $105,198
Median Rent
$751/mo
35% below
21.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
331/100K
13% below
1,391/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.4%
66% below
93.8% high school+
Unemployment
7.0%
94% above
9.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.0%
34% above
18.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

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)

Income
70%
Home Value
35%
Rent
65%
Poverty
77%
Bachelor's
34%
Unemployment
194%
Crime
87%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Westville a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 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 7.0% (94% 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 $105,198. 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 331 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 13% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,391/100K.

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. Annual precipitation totals 41.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population3,442
Median Age35.0 yrs
Density2,049/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born1.3%
Veterans7.4%

Economy

B
Median Income$52,809
Per Capita$26,344
Unemployment7.0%
Poverty9.6%
County GDP$4,180M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,050

Housing

A+
Home Value$98,800
Rent$751
Ownership68.7%
Zillow$105,198
Housing Units1,455
Rent Burden21.2%

Crime

F
Violent331/100K
Property1,391/100K

Health

Obesity43.0%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking18.2%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death12,430/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain41.9 in/yr
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.
15.5% of the population has a disability.
There are 146 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.