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West Point, IA


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West Point, Iowa

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.

The People and Families of West Point

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.

Wealth and Education

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.

Political Inclinations

The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from West Point.

West Point Housing

Of the housing in West Point, approximately 79% is occupied by their owners. Newer housing units are not uncommon in the city.

Commuting

In West Point, 92% of commuters drive to work. The layout of West Point makes walking and bicycling easier than most places.

High Points

West Point strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Iowa):

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%West Point Walking and Biking to Work
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%West Point Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%West Point Well-Paid Single Women
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%West Point People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of West Point, IA

Comparing West Point to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Iowa (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population1010
Senior Citizens98
Female Share of the Population99
Well-Paid Single Women99
Well-Paid Single Men87
Male Share of the Population22
Children Under 5 Years Old11
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married65
Average Household Size22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty99
People in Middle Class or Better99
Median Family Income89
College Educated Adults54

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work109
Short Commute Times85
Public Transportation Use78
Working at Home32

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone88
Affordability of Rents76
Housing Recently Built69
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals65
Seasonal and Vacation Housing47
Affordability of Property Taxes44
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