Westfield, IA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 7/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
133 332.4M (US)
Median Age
47.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
41.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
3.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$60,000 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
91.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
30 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$97,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$417 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$505 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
56.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Plymouth County
1
Le Mars Urban Area
1
Iowa
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Plymouth County
2
Le Mars Urban Area
2
Iowa
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 7 19
Feb 1 6 24
Mar 2 5 35
Apr 3 2 48
May 4 0 59
Jun 4 0 69
Jul 3 0 74
Aug 3 0 72
Sep 3 0 63
Oct 2 1 50
Nov 1 5 35
Dec 1 7 22

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 30% of residents leaning left and 67% leaning right.

Liberal (30%) (67%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 77%
Hillary Clinton 19%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 4, IA State Senate District 2, IA State House District 3, IA
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Schools

Akron Westfield Middle School
6 miles, NE • 4.6 star
Akron Westfield Senior High School
6 miles, NE • 4.6 star
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Colleges

University of South Dakota
16 miles, NW • 2.3 star
Briar Cliff University
18 miles, S • 2.3 star
St Luke's College
19 miles, S • 2.8 star
Western Iowa Tech Community College
23 miles, S • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

St Lukes Regional Medical Center
19 miles, S • 1.4 star
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Airports

Joe Foss Field
58 miles, N • 1.4 star
Eppley Airfield
107 miles, S • 2.8 star
Lincoln Airport
132 miles, SW • 1 star
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