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Westwood, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Wyandotte County County
4.3
/5.0
A
Great
1,851
Population
4,515/sq mi density
$102,500
Median Income
$60,452 per capita
$384,500
Home Value
$418,551 Zillow
$1,900
Median Rent
23.0% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
302 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$102,500 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$384,500 home value, $1,900/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
73.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Westwood enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.1 inches. The area receives 11.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 56.9°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 954 ft (291 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,515/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.0394°N, 94.6156°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Wyandotte County County |
| Nearest Airport | Kansas City International (MCI) 19 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0442 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 15.7 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.19 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.14 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 10.0 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 89.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 58.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 42.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Very High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 5.0 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 4.9 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 1.7 in |
Westwood has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 31°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.2") and January the driest (1.2").