West Chester, Iowa

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Population in 2022: 146 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -8.2%
 
Males: 70  (48.5%)
Females: 76  (51.5%)
Median resident age:

34.6 years
Iowa median age:

38.9 years

Zip code: 52359

Estimated median household income in 2022: $59,781 (it was $37,500 in 2000)
West Chester:

$59,781
IA:

$69,588

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $20,510 (it was $22,609 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $77,476 (it was $36,300 in 2000)
West Chester:

$77,476
IA:

$194,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $71,634; detached houses: $83,585; mobile homes: $29,303
March 2022 cost of living index in West Chester: 79.7 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 26.3%
(19.6% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 69.6% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in West Chester, IA (2022)
    • 14685.4%White alone
    • 2816.4%Two or more races
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Ancestries: German (34.7%), American (18.4%), British (4.1%), Dutch (4.1%), Norwegian (4.1%), Scottish (4.1%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 04/17/1899

Elevation: 774 feet

Land area: 0.25 square miles.

Population density: 578 people per square mile   (low).

West Chester, Iowa map

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $769 (1.1%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $815 (1.0%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Iowa City, IA (26.6 miles , pop. 62,220).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Madison, WI (172.7 miles , pop. 208,054).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (216.8 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Washington, IA (2.7 miles ),
Keota, IA (2.7 miles ),
Wellman, IA (3.0 miles ),
Brighton, IA (3.4 miles ),
Kalona, IA (3.4 miles ),
Kinross, IA (3.5 miles),
Harper, IA (3.5 miles),
Coppock, IA (3.6 miles)

Latitude: 41.34 N, Longitude: 91.82 W

Area code: 319

Distribution of median household income in West Chester, IA in 2022
Distribution of house value in West Chester, IA in 2022

West Chester satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.1%
Iowa:

2.7%
Most common industries in West Chester, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (17.2%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (8.1%)
  • Metal & metal products (8.1%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (8.1%)
  • Construction (7.1%)
  • Furniture & home furnishings, household appliance stores (6.1%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (5.1%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (16.3%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (14.0%)
  • Truck transportation (9.3%)
  • Warehousing & storage (9.3%)
  • Health care (9.3%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (7.0%)
  • Plastics & rubber products (4.7%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (23.2%)
  • Metal & metal products (10.7%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (10.7%)
  • Furniture & home furnishings, household appliance stores (7.1%)
  • Data processing, libraries, other information services (7.1%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.1%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (5.4%)
Most common occupations in West Chester, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (9.1%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (8.1%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (7.1%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (7.1%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (6.1%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.1%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.1%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (18.6%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (16.3%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (11.6%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (9.3%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.7%)
  • Other healthcare support occupations (4.7%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (4.7%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (12.5%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (10.7%)
  • Operations specialties managers, except financial managers (7.1%)
  • Accountants and auditors (7.1%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (7.1%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (7.1%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (7.1%)

Average climate in West Chester, Iowa

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

West Chester-area historical tornado activity is near Iowa state average. It is 81% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/7/1984, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 16.8 miles away from the West Chester city center killed 3 people and injured 64 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 5/9/1959, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 5.9 miles away from the city center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

West Chester-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 173% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 288.7 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 288.7 miles away from the city center
On 6/10/1987 at 23:48:54, a magnitude 5.1 (4.9 MB, 4.4 MS, 4.6 MS, 5.1 LG) earthquake occurred 271.3 miles away from the city center
On 6/28/2004 at 06:10:52, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 151.6 miles away from the city center
On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi) earthquake occurred 437.2 miles away from the city center
On 9/26/1990 at 13:18:51, a magnitude 5.0 (4.7 MB, 4.8 LG, 5.0 LG, Depth: 7.7 mi) earthquake occurred 313.3 miles away from West Chester center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Washington County (14) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 12
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 9, Storms: 7, Tornadoes: 5, Winter Storms: 2, Hurricane: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
West Chester topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near West Chester:

  • MAPLEWOOD MANOR (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; KEOTA, IA)
  • WASHINGTON CO. PUBLIC HEALTH (Home Health Center, about 8 miles away; WASHINGTON, IA)
  • HALCYON HOUSE (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; WASHINGTON, IA)
  • HOSPICE OF WASHINGTON COUNTY (Hospital, about 8 miles away; WASHINGTON, IA)
  • WASHINGTON COUNTY HOSPITAL AND CLINICS Critical Access Hospitals (about 8 miles away; WASHINGTON, IA)
  • UNIVERSITY OF IOWA HOSPITAL AND CLINICS - WASHINGTON (Dialysis Facility, about 8 miles away; WASHINGTON, IA)
  • UNITED PRESBYTERIAN HOME (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; WASHINGTON, IA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to West Chester:

  • University of Iowa (about 27 miles; Iowa City, IA; Full-time enrollment: 24,735)
  • Indian Hills Community College (about 37 miles; Ottumwa, IA; FT enrollment: 4,034)
  • Kirkwood Community College (about 41 miles; Cedar Rapids, IA; FT enrollment: 11,503)
  • Southeastern Community College (about 50 miles; West Burlington, IA; FT enrollment: 2,251)
  • Eastern Iowa Community College District (about 66 miles; Davenport, IA; FT enrollment: 5,507)
  • Saint Ambrose University (about 66 miles; Davenport, IA; FT enrollment: 3,053)
  • Augustana College (about 67 miles; Rock Island, IL; FT enrollment: 2,555)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in West Chester: Exporter Elevator (A), West Chester City Hall (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Church in West Chester: United Methodist Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Birthplace of: Dick Crayne - Football player.

Washington County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This city:

2.3 people
Iowa:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

71.4%
Whole state:

64.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

0.0%
Whole state:

6.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in West Chester:

Marital status in West Chester, IA
  • Never married: 41.0%
  • Now married: 34.4%
  • Separated: 11.3%
  • Widowed: 3.1%
  • Divorced: 10.2%

For population 25 years and over in West Chester:

  • High school or higher: 75.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 9.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.9%
  • Unemployed: 5.7%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 32.6 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

7.8
Iowa average:

10.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for West Chester, IA (based on Washington County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant4,17020
Evangelical Protestant4,15030
Catholic3,9564
Other1893
None9,239-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 4
This county:

1.88 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 2
This county:

0.94 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.43 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 12
This county:

5.65 / 10,000 pop.
State:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 18
This county:

8.48 / 10,000 pop.
State:

8.01 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Washington County:

7.8%
Iowa:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

28.3%
Iowa:

27.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

13.4%
State:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
West Chester:

59.7%
Iowa:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
West Chester:

51.4%
Iowa:

46.1%

Average BMI:
Here:

28.1
Iowa:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

18.9%
State:

21.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
West Chester:

5.6%
State:

10.4%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Here:

6.9
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
West Chester:

32.2%
State:

33.8%

General health condition:
This city:

47.5%
Iowa:

55.9%

Average condition of hearing:
West Chester:

55.8%
Iowa:

77.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of West Chester, IA Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other Government Administration 0$0 7$48
Financial Administration 0$0 1$650
Totals for Government 0$0 8$698

West Chester government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $27,000 ($184.93)
    Sewerage: $24,000 ($164.38)
    Regular Highways: $20,000 ($136.99)
    General - Other: $9,000 ($61.64)
    Police Protection: $9,000 ($61.64)
    Parks and Recreation: $9,000 ($61.64)
    General Public Buildings: $8,000 ($54.79)
    Solid Waste Management: $7,000 ($47.95)
    Financial Administration: $6,000 ($41.10)
    Central Staff Services: $3,000 ($20.55)
    Protective Inspection and Regulation - Other: $1,000 ($6.85)
    Local Fire Protection: $1,000 ($6.85)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $6,000 ($41.10)
  • Intergovernmental to Local - Other - Police Protection: $9,000 ($61.64)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $8,000 ($54.79)

West Chester government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $22,000 ($150.68)
    Solid Waste Management: $8,000 ($54.79)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $18,000 ($123.29)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $1,000 ($6.85)
    Rents: $1,000 ($6.85)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $26,000 ($178.08)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $14,000 ($95.89)
  • Tax - Property: $20,000 ($136.99)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $16,000 ($109.59)
    Other License: $1,000 ($6.85)

West Chester government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $117,000 ($801.37)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $112,000 ($767.12)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $5,000 ($34.25)

West Chester government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $91,000 ($623.29)
  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $10,000 ($68.49)

Strongest AM radio stations in West Chester:

  • WSUI (910 AM; 5 kW; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA)
  • KCJJ (1630 AM; 10 kW; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: RIVER CITY RADIO, INC.)
  • KCII (1380 AM; 0 kW; WASHINGTON, IA; Owner: HOME BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WMT (600 AM; 5 kW; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WGN (720 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KPSZ (940 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KXIC (800 AM; 1 kW; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WBBM (780 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • KCRG (1600 AM; 5 kW; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: CEDAR RAPIDS TELEVISION CO.)

Strongest FM radio stations in West Chester:

  • KCII-FM (106.1 FM; WASHINGTON, IA; Owner: HOME BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KRNA (94.1 FM; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KSUI (91.7 FM; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA)
  • KBEA-FM (99.7 FM; MUSCATINE, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)

TV broadcast stations around West Chester:

  • KYOU-TV (Channel 15; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: WAITT BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KWKB (Channel 20; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: KM TELEVISION OF IOWA, L.L.C.)
  • K13MN (Channel 13; WASHINGTON, IA; Owner: KGAN LICENSEE, LLC)
  • KIIN (Channel 12; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • KFXA (Channel 28; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: SECOND GENERATION OF IOWA, LTD.)
  • KGWB-TV (Channel 26; BURLINGTON, IA; Owner: BURLINGTON TELEVISION ACQUISITION CORP.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 14Number of bridges
  • 112ft / 34.1mTotal length
  • 4,820Total average daily traffic
  • 698Total average daily truck traffic
  • 4,820Total future (year 2039) average daily traffic
New bridges in West Chester, IA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11900-1909
  • 21910-1919
  • 31950-1959
  • 11960-1969
  • 11980-1989
  • 21990-1999
  • 12000-2009
  • 32010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for West Chester, IA

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

2
  • WEST CHESTER, Railroad St (Lat: 41.338444 Lon: -91.818917), Type: Silo, Structure height: 30.5 m, Overall height: 33 m, Call Sign: WRJP289, Licensee ID: L01476759,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11075.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, Grant Date: 10/02/2020, Expiration Date: 10/02/2030, Certifier: Jerry Melick, Registrant: Cloudburst9 LLC, 413 North Calhoun Street, West Liberty, IA 52776, Phone: (319) 627-2145, Email:

  • IA-WELLMA-SW-1, 180th St (Lat: 41.395667 Lon: -91.767389), Type: Silo, Structure height: 35.1 m, Overall height: 38.1 m, Call Sign: WRPR273, Licensee ID: L01704672,
    Assigned Frequencies: 19540.0 MHz, 19540.0 MHz, 19540.0 MHz, 19540.0 MHz, 19540.0 MHz, 19540.0 MHz, 19540.0 MHz, 19540.0 MHz, 19540.0 MHz, 19540.0 MHz, Grant Date: 03/08/2022, Expiration Date: 03/08/2032, Certifier: Jack Marsh, Registrant: Amg Technology Investment Group, LLC, 95 Parker Oaks Lane, Hudson Oaks, TX 76087, Phone: (855) 698-5465, Email:


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in West Chester, IA
  • 93.0%Utility gas
  • 3.5%Electricity
  • 1.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 1.8%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in West Chester, IA
  • 100.0%Utility gas


West Chester compared to Iowa state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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