Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
A town of 404, platted in 1835. A regional job hub with 325 jobs.
Only 5 of the 243 Missouri towns we compare have a lower median rent than Westphalia. St. Joseph Church and Huber's Ferry Farmstead Historic District is on the National Register of Historic Places. Westphalia has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Westphalia beats most towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 321 in 1910, 378 in 2020. The archive holds 9 old photos and papers going back to 2004.
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Westphalia, 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.
Ordered by what stands out in Westphalia.
Most working residents leave Westphalia for work: only 9% work in town. Westphalia’s average trip to work is 31 minutes, where Missouri’s towns sit at 22 minutes and U.S. towns at 25 minutes. 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line in Westphalia.
| Westphalia | Missouri towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 31 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 4.8% | 14% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $61,000 | $62,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 9.4% | 13% | 8% |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Its public schools are run by Osage Co. R-III. Two of its 4 schools are below, each with why it’s listed. The largest public high school is Fatima High, with 426 students.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fatima Elem.Largest public elementary schoolGrades K–6 | Grades K–6 | 256 | B+ |
| Fatima HighLargest public high schoolGrades 7–12 | Grades 7–12 | 426 | B |
NCES · EDFacts
Adults 35 to 64 are 19% of residents (37% statewide); adults 18 to 34 are 30% of residents (22% statewide). 25% of Westphalia residents are 65 or older, above both the Missouri town median (17%) and the median of U.S. towns (18%). The median age in Westphalia is 31.9 years.
| Westphalia | Missouri towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31.9 years | 38.5 years | 40.5 years |
| Aged 65 or older | 25% | 17% | 18% |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 34% | 22% | 29% |
47% women, 53% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±5 points. Across Missouri, 50.7% of residents are women.
| Westphalia | MO | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 18.6% | 11.9% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 7% | 10.4% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 5.3% | 9.1% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 24.6% | 13.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 3.9% | 12.8% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 4.6% | 11.6% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 10.8% | 13% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 9.6% | 10.6% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 15.7% | 7.3% | 7% |
| No diploma | 11.1% | 8.1% | 10.4% |
| High school | 32.4% | 30.2% | 26% |
| Some college | 10.8% | 20.8% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 11.8% | 8.4% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 22.3% | 19.8% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 11.5% | 12.6% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 400, single groups can be off by several points
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 79% of U.S. communities. Since 1979, 10 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Westphalia.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Westphalia has chilly winters and warm summers. Westphalia’s July high is 89°F.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Westphalia beats the Missouri average on 11 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 3. 15% of Westphalia adults report frequent mental distress.
| Westphalia | Missouri towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 19% | 17% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 12% | 17% | 14% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 32% | 33% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 31% | 38% | 35% |
| What stands out | Westphalia | MO |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 4.9% | 9% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 8.1% | 13.7% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 12.8% | 8.6% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
2 within 15 miles of the center of Westphalia
About 3 of every 100 Westphalia residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Missouri.
Where Westphalia’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
City in Osage County, Missouri, United States
Westphalia is a city in Osage County, Missouri, United States. The population was 378 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Jefferson City, Missouri Metropolitan Statistical Area. Westphalia is heavily influenced by the German heritage of the majority of its inhabitants. Many of the early settlers of the area came from the Westphalia region of Germany, hence the name. Many buildings are influenced by nineteenth-century German architecture, and streets are labeled in both English and German. The center of population of Missouri is located in Westphalia.
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Westphalia has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
