Westwood, Kansas City, MO
Living in Westwood
Bikeability16
Walkability45
Commute83
Public Transit21
Affordability39
Public Safety22
Airports58
Hospitals69
Colleges41
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools12
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
4kPopulation+540 (2010–19)
37 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
-College-Educated+11% (2010–19)
47%Family Households+4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years10%
15 to 34 years41%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian3%
Black6%
Caucasian83%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial2%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Education
Households
Family household47%
Householder living alone34%
Householder not living alone19%
Economy
$111kMedian Household Income+$29k (2010–19)
98%Above Poverty+9% (2010–19)
21 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K6%
$25K to $49K14%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K13%
$125K to $149K12%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more18%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector76%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Commute
Car, truck, or van89%
Public transportation<1%
Walked4%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$372kMedian Home Value+$3.6k (2010–19)
6%Built 2000 or Later
$964Median Monthly Rent+$293 (2010–19)
57%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached70%
Multiple units3%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 19799%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier58%
Home Value
Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K14%
$300K to $399K11%
$400K to $499K8%
$500K to $749K11%
$750K to $999K9%
$1M to $1.49M8%
$1.5M to $1.99M3%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity20%
LP gas<1%
Utility gas79%
Crime
Violent Crime in Westwood
United States45
Missouri53
Kansas City Metro Area63
Jackson County77
Property Crime in Westwood
United States48
Missouri54
Kansas City Metro Area57
Jackson County76
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (58%)(38%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton61%
Donald Trump34%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29 | 1 | 4 |
| Feb | 34 | 2 | 3 |
| Mar | 44 | 3 | 1 |
| Apr | 54 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 65 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 74 | 6 | 0 |
| Jul | 79 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 77 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 68 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 56 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 44 | 2 | 1 |
| Dec | 32 | 2 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Westwood
Excessive Heat9
Inland Flooding70
Tornado19
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Westwood, Kansas City, MO
Private Schools
Private Schools near Westwood, Kansas City, MO
Visitation School
1 miles, SE
Shawnee Mission Christian School
1 miles, W
St Agnes Catholic Elementary School
1 miles, W
The Plaza Academy
1 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Westwood, Kansas City, MO
Saint Luke's College of Health Sciences
1 miles, NE
Kansas City Art Institute
1 miles, NE
University of Missouri-Kansas City
1 miles, E
Rockhurst University
2 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Westwood, Kansas City, MO
St Lukes Hospital of Kansas City
1 miles, NE
University of Kansas Hospital
1 miles, N
Research Medical Center
3 miles, SE
The Children's Mercy Hospital
3 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Westwood, Kansas City, MO
Kansas City International Airport
19 miles, N
Manhattan Regional Airport
111 miles, W
Columbia Regional Airport
129 miles, E
Joplin Regional Airport
131 miles, S