Kansas · Metropolitan Area
Westwood Hills is a small town in Kansas with a population of 484. Residents earn $196,250 per year, which is 161% above the national average.
Based on current data, Westwood Hills receives an overall livability score of 5.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Westwood Hills stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Westwood Hills is $196,250, which is significantly higher than the national average — 161% above $75,149. This places Westwood Hills among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.9%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.
The median home value in Westwood Hills is $548,900, making it a premium housing market at 95% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,125 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Westwood Hills is a highly educated community — 91.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 97.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Westwood Hills enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.1 inches, including 11.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 95.1% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.9% |
| 63% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $196,250 |
| 161% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $92,258 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,269 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $51,724 |
| Unemployment | 2.9% |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 4,055 |
| County GDP | $15,517M |
| Restaurants | 295 |
| Healthcare | 329 |
| Retail | 441 |
| Manufacturing | 175 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,809 |
| 37% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.88% |
| Commute Time | 20.0 min |
| Work from Home | 19.2% |
| Census Median | $548,900 |
| 95% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $616,802 |
| Census Median Rent | $2,125 |
| 83% above US avg |
| Studio | $702 |
| 1 Bedroom | $753 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $947 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,223 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,397 |
| Owner-Occupied | 97.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,809 |
| 37% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.88% |
| Obesity | 29.8% |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.6% |
| Heart Disease | 4.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.2% |
| Asthma | 9.5% |
| COPD | 3.7% |
| Stroke | 2.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 16.1% |
| Depression | 19.8% |
| Mental Distress | 13.5% |
| Physical Distress | 8.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.0% |
| Premature Death | 11,751/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 92.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 329 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 22 |
| Annual Average | 56.9°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 38.1 inches |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 11.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 904 ft (276 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 8,067/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.0389°N, 94.6097°W |
| County FIPS | 20209 |
Winner: Democrat by 23.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 91.5% |
| 172% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.80 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 8,067/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.1 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 9 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 329 |
| Restaurants | 295 |
| Retail Stores | 441 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 22 |
| Avg Commute | 20.0 min |
| Work from Home | 19.2% |