Westwood, KY

Westwood, Kentucky

Westwood, Kentucky, in Boyd county, is 13 miles W of Huntington, West Virginia (center to center) and 103 miles S of Columbus, Ohio. Part of the surrounding Huntington - Ashland metro area, the city is not an isolated city. Westwood is home to some 612 residents.

The People and Families of Westwood

In Westwood, about 76% of adults are married. A large portion of people in Westwood are married. At the risk of over-generalizing, you could say that the city tends toward large families and full houses.

The people of Westwood are more likely male than female.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Westwood had a median family income of $74,318. More so than most places, the people in Westwood generally have good jobs with good salaries. The large segment of the population in the city with spending money keeps the city vital. Fewer people in Westwood are poor than in most places in Kentucky. Impressively, having a college education is normal in the city.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($1,000) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Westwood. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.

Westwood Housing

According to the 2000 census, 98% of the housing in Westwood was owner-occupied. If you want a nice house, or any home in a nice city, you usually need to pay higher property taxes. It's no different here.

Commuting

In Westwood, 97% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 2%
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 5%

Comparative Profile of Westwood, KY

Comparing Westwood to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kentucky (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

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

Families

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

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Westwood Almanac

Westwood Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Westwood Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Westwood 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, Westwood, 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.

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