 |
|
|
|
Quickly Find In The Tabs Below:
|
West Point, Iowa is 64 miles S of Iowa City, Iowa (center to center) and 158 miles NW of St. Louis, Missouri. It is in Lee county. The population of the city is 980.
In West Point, about 59% of adults are married.
West Point has disproportionaly more women residents than most cities. Seniors are common in the city.
In 2000, West Point had a median family income of $50,724. West Point is one of the richer cities in Iowa. A large stable middle class is one of the strengths of the city. There aren't a lot of poor people in West Point. Notably, the city is home to a disproportionate number of well-off single people.
The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from West Point.
Of the housing in West Point, approximately 79% is occupied by their owners. Newer housing units are not uncommon in the city.
In West Point, 92% of commuters drive to work. The layout of West Point makes walking and bicycling easier than most places.
West Point strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Iowa):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers) | Top 10% |  |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 14% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 16% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 17% | |
Comparing West Point to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Iowa (State):
Ratings range from 
(lowest) to 
(highest).
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Age of the Population | | |
| Senior Citizens |  |  |
| Female Share of the Population | | |
| Well-Paid Single Women | | |
| Well-Paid Single Men | |  |
| Male Share of the Population |  | |
| Children Under 5 Years Old | | |
| Racial Diversity | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Portion of People Married |  |  |
| Average Household Size | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| People Above Poverty | | |
| People in Middle Class or Better | | |
| Median Family Income | | |
| College Educated Adults | |  |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
| Short Commute Times | | |
| Public Transportation Use | | |
| Working at Home |  | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| People Living Alone | | |
| Affordability of Rents | | |
| Housing Recently Built | | |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
|
|
|
Career Stories from workers: daily activities, job tips, best/worst job aspects, training, etc.
Daily Career & Education News from our staff. We're an approved Google News provider!
Resource Center. A starting point for all CityTownInfo career and college resources.
Career Overviews of hundreds of careers: descriptions, salaries, forecasts, schools, more.
Best Careers Not Requiring Degrees: Good pay, job growth, low need for degrees.
Helpful Articles, many in "how-to" format; e.g., "How to Become a Chef".
These lists link to thousands of detailed school profiles.
Colleges by State. Nearly every college and trade school in the country.
Colleges Listed Alphabetically. About 7,000 colleges & trade schools, including online schools.
Colleges by Major City. Browse cities with multiple college options.
Online Colleges. Colleges with online degree programs.
Graduate Schools by State. Colleges offering graduate degree programs.
Graduate Schools by Major City. Find cities with multiple graduate school options.
Are you an official in the West Point government or quasi-government agency such as the chamber of commerce, visitors bureau or economic development council? If so, visit our information page for government officials to see how CityTownInfo can support you.
Webmasters & Bloggers: Please link to this page on West Point. Just copy the HTML below and paste it into your web page or blog.
Copyright © QuinStreet, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
