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Westmoreland, KS


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Westmoreland, Kansas

Westmoreland, Kansas, in Pottawatomie county, is 46 miles NW of Topeka, Kansas (center to center) and 100 miles W of Kansas City, Missouri. About 631 people people live in Westmoreland.

The People and Families of Westmoreland

In Westmoreland, about 60% of adults are married.

Kinder? Gentler? Well at least we can say that women form a particularly large portion of the population in Westmoreland. Its large mature (over 65) population grounds the city nicely.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Westmoreland had a median family income of $40,833.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($200) in Westmoreland than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.

Westmoreland Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Westmoreland, about 73% are lived in by their owners, not renters. Renting one (or even zero) bedroom apartments is pretty common in the city. If you're looking for affordable rentals, Westmoreland is one place with an advantage over most places in Kansas. The city isn't one of those high-end cities with high property taxes.

Commuting

In Westmoreland, 94% of commuters drive to work. Westmoreland is designed with driving in mind. It's not a great city for public transportation.

High Points

Westmoreland strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Kansas):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Westmoreland Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 11%Westmoreland Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Westmoreland, KS

Comparing Westmoreland to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kansas (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens109
Female Share of the Population910
Age of the Population99
Children Under 5 Years Old55
Well-Paid Single Men42
Male Share of the Population21
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married76
Average Household Size23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults64
Median Family Income55
People Above Poverty54
People in Middle Class or Better43

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home54
Short Commute Times31
Walking and Biking to Work32
Public Transportation Use22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals99
Affordability of Property Taxes89
People Living Alone75
Housing Recently Built46
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
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