At a Glance
Median Income
$40,156
$19,375 per capita
Home Value
$76,000
Zillow: $184,582
Median Rent
$569/mo
23.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
518/100K
4,148/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
8.1%
81.8% high school+
Unemployment
5.1%
15.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.7%
24.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F
318 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+
2.6 / 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 $40,156 , which is 47% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $19,375. The unemployment rate stands at 5.1% (42% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 355 business establishments, including 25 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Westville is $76,000 , 73% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $184,582. Median rent is $569/month, with 23.7% 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 1976.
Safety & Crime
Westville reports 518 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 36% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,148/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
8.1% of adults in Westville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(76% below the national average).
81.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Westville has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population1,850
Median Age36.1 yrs
Density984/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.3%
Economy
C+
Median Income$40,156
Per Capita$19,375
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty15.0%
County GDP$593M
Avg Weekly Wage$815
Housing
A+
Home Value$76,000
Rent$569
Ownership43.5%
Zillow$184,582
Housing Units790
Rent Burden23.7%
Crime
F
Violent518/100K
Property4,148/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault454/100K
Burglary1,102/100K
Health
Obesity44.7%
Diabetes13.7%
Smoking24.3%
Heart Disease7.5%
Premature Death16,046/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days318/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation1,157 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.1%
High School+81.8%
Graduate+2.2%
School Score4.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 81% / D 18%
Commute19 min
Broadband76.6%
Internet Speed127 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Westville was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Northwest Arkansas Ntl (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.449 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
31.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 127 Mbps.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.