At a Glance
Median Income
$117,083
$52,870 per capita
Home Value
$258,900
Zillow: $183,817
Bachelor's Degree+
43.5%
97.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.8%
16.7% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Westwood a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.8 / 5.0 - Excellent
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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 38.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population104
Median Age54.0 yrs
Density945/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born2.9%
Veterans2.2%
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%
Health
Obesity38.8%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking16.7%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death6,888/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain38.4 in/yr
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
Broadband100.0%
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.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.