Westwood Hills, KS
Living in Westwood Hills
Bikeability1
Walkability7
Commute88
Public Transit2
Affordability6
Public Safety87
Airports58
Hospitals69
Colleges41
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools20
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
463Population+136 (2010–19)
37 y Median Age-11 (2010–19)
88%College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
72%Family Households+15% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years26%
15 to 34 years19%
35 to 54 years31%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian84%
Hispanic or Latino8%
Multiracial6%
Education
Less than high school<1%
High school graduate4%
Some College8%
Bachelor's degree43%
Graduate degree45%
Households
Family household72%
Householder living alone23%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$154kMedian Household Income+$57k (2010–19)
99%Above Poverty
20 mi Average Commute
91%Lived Here Last Year+4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K3%
$25K to $49K9%
$50K to $74K10%
$75K to $99K3%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K16%
$150K to $199K20%
$200K or more31%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector67%
Self-employed9%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance1%
Factory and transportation2%
Mgt, science, and arts83%
Sales and office13%
Service2%
Commute
Car, truck, or van87%
Walked1%
Worked at home10%
Housing
$424kMedian Home Value+$68k (2010–19)
-Built 2000 or Later
$1.5kMedian Monthly Rent+$187 (2010–19)
89%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached99%
Year Structure Built
Built 1980 to 19893%
Built 1960 to 19693%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier82%
Home Value
Less than $50K3%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K27%
$400K to $499K34%
$500K to $749K23%
$750K to $999K2%
House Heating Type
Electricity14%
LP gas3%
Utility gas83%
Crime
Violent Crime in Westwood Hills
United States45
Kansas56
Kansas City Metro Area63
Johnson County22
Property Crime in Westwood Hills
United States48
Kansas58
Kansas City Metro Area57
Johnson County32
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (42%)(54%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton46%
Donald Trump45%
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 Hills
Excessive Heat10
Inland Flooding70
Tornado20
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Westwood Hills, KS
Private Schools
Private Schools near Westwood Hills, KS
Shawnee Mission Christian School
1 miles, W
St Agnes Catholic Elementary School
1 miles, SW
Horizon Academy
1 miles, W
Bishop Miege High School
1 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Westwood Hills, KS
Saint Luke's College of Health Sciences
1 miles, NE
Kansas City Art Institute
1 miles, E
University of Missouri-Kansas City
2 miles, E
Rockhurst University
2 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Westwood Hills, KS
University of Kansas Hospital
1 miles, N
St Lukes Hospital of Kansas City
1 miles, NE
The Children's Mercy Hospital
3 miles, NE
Research Medical Center
4 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Westwood Hills, KS
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