Westmoreland, KS

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):

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 7%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State)	Top 11%

Comparative Profile of Westmoreland, KS

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Well-Paid Single Men
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Rents
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Property Taxes
People Living Alone
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Westmoreland Almanac

Westmoreland Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Westmoreland Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Westmoreland residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Westmoreland, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Westmoreland Colleges

(List of All Kansas Colleges)

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