Westwood, KY

Living in Westwood

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Bikeability 2
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Walkability 7
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Commute 72
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Public Transit 2
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 86
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Airports 17
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Hospitals 35
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Colleges 7
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Schools 48
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Residents

4.7k Population +110 (2010–19)
47  y Median Age +5 (2010–19)
16% College-Educated +7% (2010–19)
65% Family Households -4% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years20%
35 to 54 years33%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over12%

Diversity

Black1%
Caucasian93%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial1%

Education

Less than high school10%
High school graduate42%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree6%

Households

Family household65%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone9%

Economy

$41k Median Household Income +$4.1k (2010–19)
78% Above Poverty -9% (2010–19)
24  mi Average Commute
92% Lived Here Last Year +3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K32%
$25K to $49K29%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government8%
Private sector71%
Self-employed1%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance16%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts34%
Sales and office21%
Service16%

Commute

Car, truck, or van94%
Walked1%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$97k Median Home Value +$10k (2010–19)
5% Built 2000 or Later
$439 Median Monthly Rent +$9 (2010–19)
61% Owner-Occupied -4% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached80%
Mobile home16%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 196919%
Built 1950 to 195915%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier10%

Home Value

Less than $50K13%
$50K to $99K40%
$100K to $149K22%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K2%
$250K to $299K3%
$500K to $749K3%

House Heating Type

Electricity29%
LP gas1%
Utility gas70%

Crime

Violent Crime in Westwood

United States45
Kentucky26
Huntington Metro Area17
Boyd County15

Property Crime in Westwood

United States48
Kentucky41
Huntington Metro Area21
Boyd County50

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (41%)(56%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton29%
Donald Trump66%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 32 3 5
Feb 35 3 4
Mar 44 4 2
Apr 54 4 1
May 63 5 0
Jun 72 4 0
Jul 75 5 0
Aug 74 4 0
Sep 67 3 0
Oct 55 3 0
Nov 45 3 1
Dec 36 3 2

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Westwood

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding49
Tornado12
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Westwood, KY

Private Schools

Private Schools near Westwood, KY

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Holy Family School
2 miles, E
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St Lawrence School
4 miles, N
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Colleges

Colleges near Westwood, KY

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Marshall University
14 miles, E
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Westwood, KY

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River Park Hospital
14 miles, E
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Airports

Airports near Westwood, KY

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Yeager Airport
59 miles, E
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