Westphalia Michigan Log church, 1936
Westphalia’s story
175 years in pictures
The archive holds 3 old photos and papers going back to 1936.
- 1851Westphalia is settled
WestphaliaMI
A town of 947, settled in 1851.
Population
947
2025 Census estimate · +0.5% since 2020
Typical home
$350K
+7.8% in a year
Household income
$77K
median
Median age
33.9
years
Jobs based here
186
A commuter town
Is Westphalia a good place to live?
Westphalia’s median age is 33.9 years, below both Michigan’s towns (42.5 years) and U.S. towns (40.5 years). Westphalia has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
947 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 Westphalia: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Westphalia, and how to reach them.
PowerConsumers Energy20.7¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterVillage of Westphalia water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet4 providers96% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Westphalia’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Michigan 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 hereWestphalia Township ClerkWestphalia Township; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Nov 2025
ZIP code4889448894 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 12, 2025.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Westphalia.
Work & commute
Most of Westphalia’s workers commute out: the town has 0.4 jobs for each of them
Most working residents leave Westphalia for work: only 2% work in town. Since 2011, Westphalia has added 96 jobs, to 186 in 2021. The top destinations are Lansing (22%), Delta Township (8%) and Portland (4%).
2%work in town
| Westphalia | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 1.7% | 5.9% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 26 minutes | 25 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
In Westphalia2%
Lansing22%
Delta Township8%
Portland4%
Eagle Township4%
19 mi
median commute distance
186
jobs based in Westphalia
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2021 · ACS
Housing
Westphalia’s typical home value is about $350K
The typical Westphalia home is worth about $350,000, up 7.8% in a year, 33% above the Michigan typical home. At $699 a month, Westphalia’s median rent is below both the Michigan town median ($1,046 a month) and the median of U.S. towns ($1,185 a month). 87% of Westphalia households own their home.
$350KZillow home value
| Westphalia | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $699 a month | $1,046 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 87% | 84% | 73% |
Typical home value
Westphalia$350K
Michigan$264K
+7.8%
value change, 1 year
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Who lives here
Fewer middle-aged adults than Michigan overall
Adults 35 to 64 are 25% of residents (38% statewide); people 65 and older are 25% of residents (19% statewide). 25% of residents are under 18 in Westphalia. 32% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 32% across Michigan.
33.9median age · MI 40.2
| Westphalia | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aged 65 or older | 25% | 19% | 18% |
| Under 18 | 25% | 21% | 22% |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 32% | 26% | 29% |
WestphaliaMichiganUnited States
Ages · share of residents
16%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma5%
High school31%
Some college20%
Associate’s12%
Bachelor’s27%
Graduate5%
Women and men · all residents
50% women, 50% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±2.7 points. Across Michigan, 50.4% of residents are women.
| Westphalia | MI | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 16.3% | 11.2% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 8.9% | 10.1% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 9.2% | 9.2% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 16.2% | 13.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 4.7% | 12.2% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 7.9% | 12% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 12.1% | 13.6% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 10.7% | 11.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 14% | 7.4% | 7% |
| No diploma | 5.1% | 7.9% | 10.4% |
| High school | 30.6% | 28% | 26% |
| Some college | 20.2% | 21.9% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 12.1% | 9.8% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 27.2% | 19.7% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 4.7% | 12.7% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 900, single groups can be off by several points
Climate
Four seasons and pleasant summers in Westphalia
Westphalia has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. July afternoons reach 83°, January nights drop to 17° and about 37 inches of snow falls in a winter.
37″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter19–33°
Spring36–57°
Summer58–81°
Fall41–60°
Oct 13
typical first frost
May 1
typical last frost
+1.3°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Natural hazards
Westphalia faces a low natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 62% of U.S. communities.
38risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesStrong wind
1
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Health
How healthy Westphalia is
Westphalia beats the Michigan average on 10 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 1.
| Westphalia | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 34% | 36% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 11% | 15% | 14% |
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 19% | 19% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 32% | 37% | 35% |
32 measures vs. Michigan
10 better21 too close to call1 worse
| What stands out | Westphalia | MI |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 8.4% | 15.4% |
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 4.8% | 8.7% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 11.2% | 8.9% |
University of Michigan Health- Sparrow Clinton
13 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Outdoors
Westphalia has set aside 1.3% of its land for conservation
0.5 miles of trail in 1 park or preserve.
1.3%conserved
| Westphalia | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conserved land | 1.3% | 4.4% | 4.3% |
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.5 miles per square mile | 0.3 | 0.4 |
1.3%
conserved · 9 of 727 acres
0.5 mi
of trails · 0.5 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Daniel Droste Memorial Park | 0.2 mi | 9 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Westphalia
17pages on Westphalia
The big questions
Out and about
The story
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of Westphalia
About 4 of every 100 Westphalia residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Michigan.
A commuter town
98% of working residents leave Westphalia for work
Where Westphalia’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
186jobs based in Westphalia
2%of working residents work in town
19 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2021
Questions about Westphalia
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Westphalia, MI a good place to live?
Westphalia has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.