Westport, MN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
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
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
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
44 332.4M (US)
Median Age
46.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
80.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
21.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$68,750 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
95.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
19 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$111,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$529 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$592 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
100.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Pope County
1
Minnesota
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Pope County
2
Minnesota
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 10 11
Feb 1 8 16
Mar 1 8 29
Apr 2 3 44
May 3 0 57
Jun 4 0 66
Jul 4 0 71
Aug 4 0 68
Sep 3 0 59
Oct 3 1 46
Nov 1 7 30
Dec 1 8 16

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 42% of residents leaning left and 53% leaning right.

Liberal (42%) (53%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 65%
Hillary Clinton 28%
Other 7%

Schools

Osakis Elementary
10 miles, NE 4.1 star
Osakis Secondary
10 miles, NE 4.1 star
Sauk Centre Secondary
11 miles, E 4.1 star

Colleges

University of Minnesota-Morris
36 miles, W 2.3 star
Saint Johns University
38 miles, SE 4.1 star
Ridgewater College
40 miles, S 1.9 star

Hospitals

Alomere Health
15 miles, N 4.1 star

Airports

St. Cloud Regional Airport
55 miles, SE 1 star
Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
69 miles, E 1 star
Hector International Airport
115 miles, N 1.4 star