WestsideIA
A town of 280, settled in 1869.
Is Westside a good place to live?
33% of residents are 65 or older in Westside, against 19% in Iowa’s towns and 18% across U.S. towns. Of the 141 Iowa towns we compare, none has a lower share of residents below the poverty line than Westside. Westside has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
280 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Westside: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Westside, and how to reach them.
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 Westside.
In Westside, the median age runs higher than in the typical Iowa or U.S. town
At 51.5 years, Westside’s median age is above both the Iowa town median (38.7 years) and the median of U.S. towns (40.5 years). Westside has lost 2.8% of its people since 2020, down to 280 in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate. People 65 and older are 34% of residents (18% statewide); adults 18 to 34 are 11% of residents (23% statewide).
| Westside | Iowa towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 51.5 years | 38.7 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 24% | 25% | 29% |
Ages · share of residents
Education · adults 25 and older
Women and men · all residents
49% women, 51% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±5.6 points. Across Iowa, 49.8% of residents are women.
| Westside | IA | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 11.4% | 12.2% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 4.2% | 10.7% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 3.2% | 10% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 8.1% | 12.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 8.1% | 12.6% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 20.8% | 11.3% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 10.7% | 12.6% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 19.5% | 10.6% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 14% | 7.6% | 7% |
| No diploma | 2% | 6.7% | 10.4% |
| High school | 36% | 30% | 26% |
| Some college | 27.6% | 19.7% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 10% | 12.1% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 18% | 20.9% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 6.4% | 10.5% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 300, single groups can be off by several points
The schools Westside’s kids attend
Its public schools are run by the Ar-We-Va Community School District. Its two schools are below.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ar-We-Va Elementary Community SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 | 141 | B+ |
| Westside Junior-Senior High SchoolLargest public high schoolGrades 6–12 | Grades 6–12 | 108 | A− |
NCES · EDFacts
Drought leads a high hazard risk in Westside
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 76% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Four seasons and pleasant summers in Westside
Westside has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. July afternoons reach 84°, January nights drop to 10° and about 35 inches of snow falls in a winter.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Westside stands out in Iowa and nationally: a smaller share of its working residents work locally
1.4% of working residents work locally in Westside. The top destinations are Denison (28%), Carroll (15%) and West Des Moines (4%). The average trip to work in Westside is 20 minutes.
| Westside | Iowa towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 1.4% | 31% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 20 minutes | 19 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $84,000 | $69,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
How healthy Westside is
Westside beats the Iowa average on 2 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 7. 41% of Westside adults have high blood pressure. Only 2 of the 141 Iowa towns we compare have a higher share of adults who had a checkup this year than Westside.
| Westside | Iowa towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 35% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 12% | 12% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 21% | 23% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 40% | 38% | 35% |
| What stands out | Westside | IA |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 82.2% | 77.8% |
| More adults getting cholesterol checked | 86.8% | 84.1% |
| More adults with heart disease | 9.2% | 6.6% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Westside’s typical home value is about $226K
The typical Westside home is worth about $226,000, up 6.4% in a year, close to the Iowa typical home. Only 8 of the 141 Iowa towns we compare have a higher share of households owning their home than Westside.
| Westside | Iowa towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 89% | 70% | 73% |
| Median rent | $939 a month | $911 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Westside has set aside 0% of its land for conservation
0.0 miles of trail in 1 park or preserve.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Hoffman Park | — | 1 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Everything we know about Westside
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Westside; the nearest are
About 1 of every 100 Westside residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Iowa.
About Westside
City in Iowa, United States
Westside is a city in Crawford County, Iowa, United States. The population was 285 at the time of the 2020 census.
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- Area
- 1.5 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,394 ft
- ZIP code
- 51467
Questions about Westside
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Westside, IA a good place to live?
Westside has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.