Westfield, Iowa

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Population in 2022: 121 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -36.0%
Males: 61  (50.7%)
Females: 60  (49.3%)
Median resident age:

47.5 years
Iowa median age:

38.9 years

Zip code: 51062

Estimated median household income in 2022: $48,533 (it was $28,929 in 2000)
Westfield:

$48,533
IA:

$69,588

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $32,853 (it was $15,211 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $97,621 (it was $30,000 in 2000)
Westfield:

$97,621
IA:

$194,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $87,092; detached houses: $85,554

Median gross rent in 2022: $901.

March 2022 cost of living index in Westfield: 83.0 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 7.5%
(7.6% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 75.0% for American Indian residents)
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  • Races in Westfield, IA (2022)
    • 9167.9%White alone
    • 2820.9%Hispanic
    • 139.7%Two or more races
    • 32.2%American Indian alone



According to our research of Iowa and other state lists, there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Westfield, Iowa as of April 25, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Westfield is 80 to 1.


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Ancestries: German (29.3%), American (5.2%), Dutch (5.2%), Irish (1.7%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 05/27/1903

Elevation: 1125 feet

Land area: 0.13 square miles.

Population density: 921 people per square mile   (low).

Westfield, Iowa map

12 residents are foreign born (9.0% Latin America).

This city:

9.0%
Iowa:

5.6%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,103 (1.1%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $917 (0.9%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Sioux City, IA (20.8 miles , pop. 85,013).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Omaha, NE (107.8 miles , pop. 390,007).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (460.7 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Richland, SD (1.6 miles),
Akron, IA (2.3 miles ),
Elk Point, SD (2.5 miles ),
Jefferson, SD (3.3 miles ),
Chatsworth, IA (3.5 miles),
Ponca, NE (3.8 miles ),
Newcastle, NE (3.9 miles ),
Vermillion, SD (4.1 miles )

Latitude: 42.76 N, Longitude: 96.60 W

Distribution of median household income in Westfield, IA in 2022
Distribution of house value in Westfield, IA in 2022

Westfield satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.0%
Iowa:

2.7%
Population change in the 1990s: +29 (+18.1%).
Most common industries in Westfield, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Accommodation & food services (11.4%)
  • Food (10.2%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (9.1%)
  • Public administration (6.8%)
  • Gasoline stations (5.7%)
  • Computer & electronic products (5.7%)
  • Construction (4.5%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (12.5%)
  • Food (10.4%)
  • Accommodation & food services (10.4%)
  • Construction (8.3%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (8.3%)
  • Computer & electronic products (6.2%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (4.2%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Accommodation & food services (12.5%)
  • Food (10.0%)
  • Public administration (10.0%)
  • Health care (10.0%)
  • Gasoline stations (7.5%)
  • U. S. Postal service (7.5%)
  • Educational services (7.5%)
Most common occupations in Westfield, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (12.5%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (8.0%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (6.8%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (5.7%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (5.7%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (4.5%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (4.5%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (14.6%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (8.3%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (8.3%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (6.2%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (6.2%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (6.2%)
  • Computer specialists (4.2%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Waiters and waitresses (12.5%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (10.0%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (10.0%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (10.0%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (10.0%)
  • Cashiers (7.5%)
  • Other protective service workers, including supervisors (5.0%)

Average climate in Westfield, Iowa

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Westfield, Iowa average temperatures Westfield, Iowa average precipitation Westfield, Iowa humidity Westfield, Iowa wind speed Westfield, Iowa snowfall Westfield, Iowa sunshine Westfield, Iowa clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO NO2 SO2 Ozone PM10 PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 62.0. This is about average.

City:

62.0
U.S.:

72.6
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2013 was 0.143. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 5.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.143
U.S.:

0.251
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2021 was 2.96. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 5.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

2.96
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2021 was 0.463. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 5.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.463
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 29.3. This is about average. Closest monitor was 5.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

29.3
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2021 was 21.9. This is about average. Closest monitor was 5.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

21.9
U.S.:

19.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 6.10. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 5.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

6.10
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Westfield-area historical tornado activity is near Iowa state average. It is 88% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/28/1986, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 19.3 miles away from the Westfield city center injured 2 people and caused between $50,000,000 and $500,000,000 in damages.

On 6/14/1967, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 3.3 miles away from the city center injured 3 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Westfield-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 224% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/4/1983 at 06:32:18, a magnitude 4.6 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 4.4 ML, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 173.1 miles away from Westfield center
On 11/3/2002 at 20:41:56, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 116.4 miles away from the city center
On 7/9/1975 at 14:54:15, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB) earthquake occurred 203.4 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, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 438.2 miles away from Westfield center
On 2/6/1996 at 15:10:28, a magnitude 3.6 (3.6 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 50.6 miles away from the city center
On 10/25/1990 at 06:25:25, a magnitude 3.9 (3.6 MB, 3.9 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 118.3 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Plymouth County (14) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 10
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 8, Storms: 5, Tornadoes: 2, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snow: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Wind: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Westfield topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Westfield:

  • AKRON CARE CENTER, INC (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; AKRON, IA)
  • WEL-HOME HEALTH OF ELK POINT (Home Health Center, about 7 miles away; ELK POINT, SD)
  • PRAIRIE ESTATES CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; ELK POINT, SD)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Westfield:

  • University of South Dakota (about 17 miles; Vermillion, SD; Full-time enrollment: 7,328)
  • Western Iowa Tech Community College (about 23 miles; Sioux City, IA; FT enrollment: 3,544)
  • Wayne State College (about 42 miles; Wayne, NE; FT enrollment: 3,121)
  • Southeast Technical Institute (about 58 miles; Sioux Falls, SD; FT enrollment: 2,386)
  • Northeast Community College (about 64 miles; Norfolk, NE; FT enrollment: 3,334)
  • Buena Vista University (about 72 miles; Storm Lake, IA; FT enrollment: 2,522)
  • Iowa Lakes Community College (about 100 miles; Estherville, IA; FT enrollment: 2,311)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Westfield: Westfield (A), Siouxland Paramedics Westfield Station (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Church in Westfield: Westfield Congregational Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Plymouth 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:

2.4 people
Iowa:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

68.5%
Whole state:

64.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

7.4%
Whole state:

6.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Westfield:

Marital status in Westfield, IA
  • Never married: 40.4%
  • Now married: 28.3%
  • Separated: 1.6%
  • Widowed: 9.6%
  • Divorced: 20.2%

For population 25 years and over in Westfield:

  • High school or higher: 63.2%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 1.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 7.4%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 41.8 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.6
Iowa average:

10.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Westfield, IA (based on Plymouth County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic8,52910
Mainline Protestant6,93728
Evangelical Protestant2,94413
Other8-
None6,568-
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: 6
Plymouth County:

2.47 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 10
Plymouth County:

4.11 / 10,000 pop.
State:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 23
Plymouth County:

9.45 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

8.01 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

8.2%
Iowa:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

28.3%
Iowa:

27.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

16.6%
State:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

45.3%
Iowa:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Westfield:

37.9%
State:

46.1%

Average BMI:
Westfield:

28.8
Iowa:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Westfield:

25.6%
State:

21.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Westfield:

9.9%
Iowa:

10.4%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Westfield:

6.8
Iowa:

6.8

Overweight people:
Westfield:

33.7%
State:

33.8%

General health condition:
Westfield:

50.8%
Iowa:

55.9%

Average condition of hearing:
Westfield:

75.8%
Iowa:

77.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Westfield, 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
Water Supply 0$0 2$1,030
Other Government Administration 0$0 6$1,838
Solid Waste Management 0$0 1$675
Other and Unallocable 0$0 1$1,202
Totals for Government 0$0 10$4,745

Westfield government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Electric Utilities: $100,000 ($826.45)
    Water Utilities: $26,000 ($214.88)
    Sewerage: $26,000 ($214.88)
    Solid Waste Management: $8,000 ($66.12)
    General Public Buildings: $6,000 ($49.59)
    Parks and Recreation: $5,000 ($41.32)
    General - Other: $2,000 ($16.53)
    Regular Highways: $2,000 ($16.53)
    Central Staff Services: $1,000 ($8.26)
  • Intergovernmental to Local - Other - General - Other: $1,000 ($8.26)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $33,000 ($272.73)

Westfield government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $14,000 ($115.70)
    Solid Waste Management: $11,000 ($90.91)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $5,000 ($41.32)
    Interest Earnings: $4,000 ($33.06)
    Donations From Private Sources: $1,000 ($8.26)
    Rents: $1,000 ($8.26)
  • Revenue - Electric Utilities: $67,000 ($553.72)
    Water Utilities: $16,000 ($132.23)
  • State Intergovernmental - Other: $17,000 ($140.50)
    Highways: $16,000 ($132.23)
  • Tax - Property: $16,000 ($132.23)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $14,000 ($115.70)
    Other License: $1,000 ($8.26)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $361,000 ($2983.47)

Strongest AM radio stations in Westfield:

  • KSCJ (1360 AM; 5 kW; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: KSUX/KSCJ RADIO BROADCASTING CO)
  • WNAX (570 AM; 5 kW; YANKTON, SD; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KWSL (1470 AM; 5 kW; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: CLEVELAND RADIO LICENSES, LLC)
  • KXRB (1000 AM; 10 kW; SIOUX FALLS, SD)
  • KSOO (1140 AM; 10 kW; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: SOUTHERN MINNESOTA BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KMNS (620 AM; 1 kW; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: CLEVELAND RADIO LICENSES, LLC)
  • KYDZ (1180 AM; 25 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KNWC (1270 AM; 5 kW; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)
  • KELO (1320 AM; 5 kW; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: MIDCONTINENT RADIO OF S.D., INC.)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Westfield:

  • KGLI (95.5 FM; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: CLEVELAND RADIO LICENSES, LLC)
  • WNAX-FM (104.1 FM; YANKTON, SD; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KWIT (90.3 FM; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: WESTERN IOWA TECH COMM. COLLEGE)
  • KSFT-FM (107.1 FM; SOUTH SIOUX CITY, NE; Owner: CLEVELAND RADIO LICENSES, LLC)
  • KUSD (89.7 FM; VERMILLION, SD; Owner: S/DAKOTA BD OF DIR FOR ED. TELECOMUN)
  • KKMA (99.5 FM; LE MARS, IA; Owner: POWELL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KTFC (103.3 FM; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: DONALD A. SWANSON)
  • KELO-FM (92.5 FM; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: MIDCONTINENT RADIO OF SOUTH DAKOTA, INC.)
  • KSEZ (97.9 FM; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: CLEVELAND RADIO LICENSES, LLC)
  • KNWC-FM (96.5 FM; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)
  • KVHT (106.3 FM; VERMILLION, SD; Owner: CULHANE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KSOU-FM (93.9 FM; SIOUX CENTER, IA; Owner: WMMP, LLC)
  • K205DC (88.9 FM; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • KSUX (105.7 FM; WINNEBAGO, NE; Owner: KSUX/KSCJ RADIO BROADCASTING CO)

TV broadcast stations around Westfield:

  • KCAU-TV (Channel 9; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: CITADEL COMMUNICATIONS CO.LTD.)
  • KMEG (Channel 14; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: WAITT BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KPTH (Channel 44; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: PAPPAS TELECASTING OF SIOUX CITY)
  • KTIV (Channel 4; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: KTIV TELEVISION, INC.)
  • KSIN-TV (Channel 27; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • KELO-TV (Channel 11; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: YOUNG BROADCASTING OF SIOUX FALLS, INC.)
  • KUSD-TV (Channel 2; VERMILLION, SD; Owner: SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR ED. TELECOMMUNICATIONS)
  • KDLT-TV (Channel 46; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: RED RIVER BROADCAST CO., LLC)
  • KSFY-TV (Channel 13; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: ELCOM OF SOUTH DAKOTA, INC.)
  • K67GH (Channel 67; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • KTTW (Channel 17; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: INDEPENDENT COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • K38DU (Channel 38; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: CORNERSTONE FAITH CENTER)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 9Number of bridges
  • 62ft / 19.3mTotal length
  • 4,370Total average daily traffic
  • 874Total average daily truck traffic
  • 4,370Total future (year 2040) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • WESTFIELD, IA, Lat: 42.756083 Lon: -96.604361, Call Sign: WPRW245,
    Assigned Frequencies: 956.281 MHz, 956.281 MHz, Grant Date: 01/30/2021, Expiration Date: 02/26/2031, Certifier: Chris Jerome, Registrant: Midamerican Energy Company, 666 Grand Ave. 2900 Ruan Center, Des Moines, IA 50309, Phone: (515) 242-4367, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

3
  • Call Sign: WB0UBX, Licensee ID: L00246522, Grant Date: 07/20/2010, Expiration Date: 09/25/2020, Cancellation Date: 09/27/2022, Registrant: Nancy R Lilly, 23674 Hwy 12, Westfield, IA 51062

  • Call Sign: WB0UKW, Licensee ID: L00282688, Grant Date: 07/20/2010, Expiration Date: 09/25/2020, Cancellation Date: 09/27/2022, Registrant: Douglas D Lilly, 23674 Hwy 12, Westfield, IA 51062

  • Call Sign: KN4VMQ, Licensee ID: L02276320, Grant Date: 07/02/2019, Expiration Date: 07/02/2029, Certifier: Christopher E Storey, Registrant: Christopher E Storey, 203 Brule St, Westfield, IA 51062


FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-32-260 (Category: Land, Seats: 6, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 126 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-540 SERIES (250 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 3801W, N3801W, N-3801W, Serial Number: 32-729, Year manufactured: 1966, Certificate Issue Date: 02/25/2004
    Registrant (Partnership): And D Aviation LLP T, 25183 Highway 12, Westfield, IA 51062
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 04/03/2020

Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Westfield, IA
  • 78.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 15.4%Utility gas
  • 5.8%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Westfield, IA
  • 59.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 40.7%Electricity


Westfield compared to Iowa state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage above state average.
  • Median age 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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