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Westwood, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Henry County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
104 Population 945/sq mi density
$117,083 Median Income $52,870 per capita
$258,900 Home Value $183,817 Zillow
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
127 Violent Crime/100K 2,921 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good 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, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
127 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.5 / 5.0
43.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Westwood, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$117,083
56% above
$52,870 per capita
Home Value
$258,900
8% below
Zillow: $183,817
Violent Crime
127/100K
67% below
2,921/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
43.5%
29% above
97.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.8%
21% above
16.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Westwood Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Westwood's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
156%
Home Value
92%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
129%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
33%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Westwood a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Westwood residents earn a median household income of $117,083 , which is 56% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $52,870. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 638 business establishments, including 36 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Westwood is $258,900 , 8% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $183,817. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.

Safety & Crime

Westwood reports 127 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 67% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,921/100K.

Education

43.5% of adults in Westwood hold a bachelor's degree or higher (29% above the national average). 97.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Westwood has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population104
Median Age54.0 yrs
Density945/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans89.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$117,083
Per Capita$52,870
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,154M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,008

Housing

A+
Home Value$258,900
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$183,817
Housing Units43
Rent Burden25.4%

Crime

F
Violent127/100K
Property2,921/100K

Health

Obesity38.8%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking16.7%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death6,888/100K

Climate

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

Education

A
Bachelor's+43.5%
High School+97.6%
Graduate+20.3%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 67% / D 31%
Commute25 min
Broadband49.0%
Internet Speed53 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Westwood was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Southeast Iowa Regional (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.396 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
4.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.