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West Point’s story
188 years in pictures
The archive holds 2 old photos and papers going back to 2004.
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
- 1838West Point is settled
West PointIA
Photo: Billwhittaker (talk) · CC BY-SA 3.0
Population
901
2025 Census estimate · −2.8% since 2020
Typical home
$181K
+7.6% in a year
Household income
$73K
median
Median age
49.3
years
Jobs based here
299
A commuter town
Is West Point a good place to live?
33% of residents are 65 or older in West Point, above both the Iowa town median (19%) and the median of U.S. towns (18%). Of the 138 Iowa towns we compare, none has a lower going rate for rent than West Point. Presbyterian Church is on the National Register of Historic Places. West Point has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What makes West Point stand out
Where West Point beats most towns.
Small town
901 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to West Point: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in West Point, and how to reach them.
PowerWest Point Utility SystemEIAHIFLD · EIA
WaterWest Point Muni Water SystemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet4 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have West Point’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Iowa you can register online until 15 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 15 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereLee County AuditorLee County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Nov 2025
ZIP code5265652656 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in West Point.
Who lives here
West Point stands out in Iowa and nationally, with the median age higher than most
The bachelor’s-degree share among adults 25 and older is 26%, against 31% across Iowa. The Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate puts West Point at 901 residents, down 2.8% since 2020. The share of residents in West Point who are under 18 is 21%, below Iowa’s towns (23%) and close to U.S. towns (22%).
49.3median age · IA 38.6
| West Point | Iowa towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49.3 years | 38.7 years | 40.5 years |
| Under 18 | 21% | 23% | 22% |
West PointIowaUnited States
Ages · share of residents
23%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma6%
High school31%
Some college22%
Associate’s15%
Bachelor’s17%
Graduate9%
Women and men · all residents
48% women, 52% men
About 110 men for every 100 women (the survey’s margin: ±1.5 points). Across Iowa, 49.8% of residents are women.
| West Point | IA | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 13.6% | 12.2% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 7.6% | 10.7% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 3.2% | 10% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 11.4% | 12.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 9.4% | 12.6% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 14% | 11.3% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 7.6% | 12.6% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 23.1% | 10.6% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 10% | 7.6% | 7% |
| No diploma | 6.1% | 6.7% | 10.4% |
| High school | 30.7% | 30% | 26% |
| Some college | 22.4% | 19.7% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 14.6% | 12.1% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 17% | 20.9% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 9.1% | 10.5% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 900, single groups can be off by several points
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Trinity Elementary School PrivateLargest elementary schoolGrades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 | 289 | – |
| Holy Trinity Catholic Elementary PrivateLargest high schoolGrades PK–12 | Grades PK–12 | 396 | – |
NCES · EDFacts
Work & commute
West Point has 0.7 jobs per working resident, so most workers leave town for work
For West Point, the typical journey to work is 18 minutes. The median commute is under 16 miles. The share of working residents in West Point who work locally: 6.2%. The top destinations are Fort Madison (20%), West Burlington (8%) and Burlington (7%).
6%work in town
| West Point | Iowa towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 6.2% | 31% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 18 minutes | 19 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
In West Point6%
Fort Madison20%
West Burlington8%
Burlington7%
Mount Pleasant6%
16 mi
median commute distance
299
jobs based in West Point
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Housing
Homes in West Point are worth about $181K, by Zillow’s estimate
Typical home values rose 7.6% in the year to September 2026. Among households in West Point, 78% live in a home they own.
$181KZillow home value
Typical home value
West Point$181K
Iowa$237K
+7.6%
value change, 1 year
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Climate
The climate in West Point brings four seasons and pleasant summers
A winter brings about 18 inches of snow, with January nights at 16° and July afternoons at 85°.
18″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter19–35°
Spring41–62°
Summer64–83°
Fall44–64°
Oct 25
typical first frost
Apr 12
typical last frost
+0.5°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
A smaller share of adults feel lonely in West Point than in most of Iowa or the rest of the country
For adults in West Point, the share who smoke cigarettes is 13%. Only 6 of the 141 Iowa towns we compare have a lower share of adults who report frequent mental distress than West Point. Against the Iowa average, West Point comes out ahead on 9 CDC measures out of 32, and behind on 2.
| West Point | Iowa towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 32% | 33% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 16% | 17% |
| Food insecurity (CDC PLACES) | 8.2% | 12% | 14% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 80% | 78% | 79% |
32 measures vs. Iowa
9 better21 too close to call2 worse
| What stands out | West Point | IA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 6.6% | 11.6% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 8.2% | 12% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 11.9% | 8.7% |
Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center
16.2 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazards
Moderate risk in West Point, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in nearly three fifths of U.S. communities. Households in West Point have drawn federal disaster aid in 4 declared disasters, most recently in 2015.
41risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingDroughtTornadoes
4
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Outdoors
0% of West Point is conserved land
In 1 park or preserve, walkers have 0.3 miles of trail. West Point has one park or preserve, 3 acres in all. The concentration of trails for West Point comes to 0.5 miles per square mile.
0%conserved
0%
conserved · 0 of 404 acres
0.3 mi
of trails · 0.5 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. City Square Park | 0.3 mi | 3 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Keep exploring
Everything we know about West Point
19pages on West Point
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of West Point; the nearest are
Southeastern Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · West Burlington16.2 mi$6,420 in-state tuitionWestern Illinois UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Macomb, IL43.6 mi$15,264 in-state tuition
About 6 of every 100 West Point residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Iowa.
A commuter town
94% of working residents leave West Point for work
Where West Point’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
299jobs based in West Point
6%of working residents work in town
16 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
Famous people from West Point
3 notable people were born in West Point.
About West Point
City in Iowa, United States
West Point is a city in Lee County, Iowa, United States. The population was 921 at the time of the 2020 census. It is part of the Fort Madison–Keokuk, IA-MO Micropolitan Statistical Area.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.6 sq mi
- Elevation
- 768 ft
- ZIP code
- 52656
Questions about West Point
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is West Point, IA a good place to live?
West Point has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What is West Point, IA known for?
3 notable people were born here, including Gene Fraise and Imogene King.