West Point, IA
Living in West Point
Bikeability
30
Walkability
41
Commute
74
Public Transit
14
Affordability
90
Public Safety
79
Airports
11
Hospitals
73
Colleges
33
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
97
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
892
Population
-97 (2010–19)
44 y
Median Age
-5 (2010–19)
18%
College-Educated
+2% (2010–19)
53%
Family Households
-12% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over10%
Diversity
Asian1%
Caucasian96%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Education
Less than high school5%
High school graduate42%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree16%
Graduate degree2%
Households
Family household53%
Householder living alone42%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$52k
Median Household Income
+$6.2k (2010–19)
91%
Above Poverty
-2% (2010–19)
23 mi
Average Commute
86%
Lived Here Last Year
-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K21%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector80%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance16%
Factory and transportation30%
Mgt, science, and arts21%
Sales and office20%
Service14%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van92%
Walked3%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$121k
Median Home Value
+$20k (2010–19)
7%
Built 2000 or Later
$452
Median Monthly Rent
+$190 (2010–19)
69%
Owner-Occupied
-10% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached76%
Multiple units7%
Mobile home5%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 19799%
Built 1960 to 196918%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier34%
Home Value
Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K26%
$100K to $149K38%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K2%
House Heating Type
Electricity18%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas<1%
Utility gas81%
Crime
Violent Crime in West Point
United States45
Iowa35
Lee County42
Property Crime in West Point
United States48
Iowa43
Lee County48
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (50%)(46%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton36%
Donald Trump57%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25 | 1 | 6 |
| Feb | 29 | 2 | 6 |
| Mar | 41 | 3 | 2 |
| Apr | 53 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 63 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 76 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 54 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 41 | 3 | 1 |
| Dec | 28 | 2 | 6 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in West Point
Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding65
Tornado22
Blizzard4
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near West Point, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near West Point, IA
Holy Trinity Catholic Elementary
0 miles, NW
Holy Trinity Catholic Schools
8 miles, SE
Sts Peter & Paul
12 miles, S
Burlington Notre Dame
17 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near West Point, IA
Iowa Wesleyan University
19 miles, N
Maharishi University of Management
34 miles, NW
Culver-Stockton College
41 miles, S
Western Illinois University
44 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near West Point, IA
Fort Madison Community Hospital
7 miles, SE
Great River Medical Center
16 miles, NE
Henry County Health Center
18 miles, N
Unitypoint Health-Keokuk
22 miles, S
Airports
Airports near West Point, IA
Quincy Regional Airport-Baldwin Field
55 miles, S
Quad City International Airport
71 miles, NE
The Eastern Iowa Airport
82 miles, N
General Downing-Peoria International Airport
92 miles, E