Quality of Life and Culture in West Bend, IA

Overview

West Bend is a village in the state of Iowa with a population of 828. The cost of living is low making it one of the most affordable places to live in the US. West Bend has a four seasons climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors

Quality of Life Summary

Area Size: Village
Living Costs: Low Cost
Employment: (C) Average
Cultural Diversity: (D) Fair
Residents: Families
School Rating: (A) Excellent
Safety Rating: NA
Public Transport: (D) Fair
Average Commute: 12.6 minutes
Walkability: (A) Excellent
Climate: Four Seasons
Shopping Mall: -
Near Beach or Lake: -
Near Mountains: -
Near Parks & Green Space: Yes

Social and Economic Statistics of West Bend, IA

Employment and Income	West Bend	Iowa	United States
Per Capita Income	$26,779	$30,483	$32,693
Median Household Income	$66,389	$60,214	$65,483
Unemployment Rate	3.8%	4.0%	5.7%
Poverty Rate	7.2%	7.4%	10.5%

Age	West Bend	Iowa	United States
Median Age	37.6	42.5	42.3

Gender	West Bend	Iowa	United States
Male	44.3%	50.2%	49.8%
Female	55.7%	49.8%	50.2%

Race	West Bend	Iowa	United States
White	94.4%	94.1%	80.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	0.8%	7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native	0.0%	0.3%	2.7%
Asian	0.0%	0.7%	1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander	0.0%	0.1%	0.2%
Other Race	2.1%	1.0%	2.7%
Multiracial	3.5%	3.1%	5.2%

Housing Information	West Bend	Iowa	United States
Median Home Price	$128,400	$109,187	$208,542
Median Monthly Rent	$417	$525	$801
Family Households	59.8%	59.8%	48.6%
Nonfamily Households	22.0%	22.0%	26.2%
Homeowners	80.4%	79.6%	72.9%
Renters	19.6%	20.4%	27.1%

Education	West Bend	Iowa	United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent	4.1%	5.5%	7.5%
Some College, no Degree	33.4%	33.4%	34.0%
Associate's Degree	27.9%	22.3%	21.2%
Bachelor's Degree	12.6%	12.6%	9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree	18.5%	13.0%	15.0%