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Westwood, IA

Iowa

Westwood is a small town in Iowa with a population of 104. Residents earn $117,083 per year, which is 56% above the national average.

4.8 /5.0
A+ Excellent
104 Population 945/sq mi density
$117,083 Median Income $52,870 per capita
$258,900 Home Value
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
A+
Overall
4.8 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$117,083 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$258,900 home value
A
Education
4.5 / 5.0
43.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $117,083
56% higher than US avg
Home Value $258,900
8% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 43.5%
29% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 38.8%
21% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Westwood Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population104
Median Age54.0 yrs
Density945/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans89.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$117,083
Per Capita$52,870
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,154M
Commute25 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$258,900
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units43

Health

Obesity38.8%
Uninsured6.6%
Smoking16.7%
Depression22.9%
Heart Disease5.7%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain38.5 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation691 ft (211 m)

Education

A
Bachelor's+43.5%
High School+97.6%
Graduate+20.3%
School Score5.73

Community

2024 VoteR 67% / D 31%
Commute25 min
Broadband49.0%
Libraries5

Is Westwood a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Westwood receives an overall livability score of 4.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Westwood stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Westwood is $117,083, which is significantly higher than the national average — 56% above $75,149. This places Westwood among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Westwood is $258,900, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 43.5% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 97.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Westwood experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 38.5 inches, including 24.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Westwood has a population of 104 with a density of 945 people per square mile. The median age is 54.0 years, 39% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

104
Total Population
945
People / sq mi
54.0yrs
Median Age
39% above US avg
0.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 45.2%
Female 54.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Westwood vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Westwood vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Westwood is $117,083, which is 56% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Income: Westwood vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$117,083
56% above US avg
Per Capita Income$52,870
Avg Weekly Wage$1,008
IRS Avg AGI$63,859

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)638
County GDP$1,154M

Business (County)

Restaurants36
Healthcare59
Retail57
Manufacturing28

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,335
24% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.67%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.5 min
Drive Alone76.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home14.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Westwood is $258,900, 8% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$258,900
8% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$738
1 Bedroom$788
2 Bedrooms$989
3 Bedrooms$1,282
4 Bedrooms$1,420

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%
Housing Units43
Median Year Built1973

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,335
24% above US avg
Effective Rate1.67%
In Westwood, 38.8% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 6.6% of residents lack health insurance. 16.7% are current smokers. 22.9% report depression. 23.8% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Westwood vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity38.8%
21% above US avg
Diabetes9.6%
Heart Disease5.7%
High Blood Pressure31.3%
Asthma10.3%
COPD6.5%
Cancer7.5%
Stroke2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking16.7%
19% above US avg
Binge Drinking22.3%
Physical Inactivity23.8%
Depression22.9%
Mental Distress18.5%
Physical Distress12.3%
Short Sleep36.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate97.6%
Uninsured6.6%
23% below US avg
Checkup Rate75.0%
Dental Visits69.1%
Premature Death6,888/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.0/10
Exercise Access78.9%
Healthcare Facilities59
Westwood has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 38.5 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average49.7°F
8% below US avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall38.5 inches
1% above US avg
Snowfall24.8 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation691 ft (211 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²)
Population Density945/sq mi
Coordinates40.9650°N, 91.6268°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS19087
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 43.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (29% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 36-point margin. 49.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 67.3%
D 31.3%

Winner: Republican by 36 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+43.5%
29% above US avg
High School+97.6%
Graduate Degree+20.3%
School Test Score5.73
A Education Grade (4.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density945/sq mi
Total Area0.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access49.0%
Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities59
Restaurants36
Retail Stores57

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.5 min
Drive Alone76.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home14.9%

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