What is the population of West Bend, Iowa?

West Bend has a population of approximately 855 according to the latest available open data.

Where is West Bend, Iowa located?

West Bend is located in Iowa, United States, at approximate coordinates 42.9600°, -94.4457°.

What is the median household income in West Bend?

The median household income in West Bend is approximately $86,154 based on the most recent open data.

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West Bend

Total population

855

Median home value

$159,700

25.1%

Bachelor's+

Median income

$86,154

West Bend$86k

National$74k

Elevation363 m

Land area2.29 km²

Weather45°F · Slight Chance Rain Showers

Coordinates42.96°, -94.45°

Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

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City facts

Elevation

363 m

Area

2.29 km²

head of government

Kimberly Johnson

Official website

www.westbendiowa.com/city.htm

Facts from Wikidata (CC0).

Overview

West Bend is a city in Kossuth and Palo Alto counties in the U.S. state of Iowa. The population was 791 at the time of the 2020 census.

History & geography

History

West Bend got its start in the early 1880s, following the construction of the Burlington, Cedar Rapids and Northern Railway through that territory. It was originally called Ives after the president of the railroad, but the townspeople had it changed to West Bend from the bend in the river. West Bend (aka Ives) was the first town in Palo Alto County. A special five cent tax to build a railroad station was promised to the railroad if they would create a stop when the railroad was built, which was done.

Geography

The city straddles the county line at 580th Avenue, in the southwest part of Kossuth County and the southeast part of Palo Alto County, in northwestern Iowa. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land. West Bend is served by a lightly used former branch line of the Rock Island Railroad now owned by the Union Pacific Railroad.

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Demographics & economy

Median age

35.6

Median home value

$159,700

Housing units

362

Poverty rate

7.4%

Unemployment

3.3%

Race & ethnicity

White

90.6%

Black

Asian

Hispanic

10.3%

Source: US Census Bureau — American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.

Geography

Latitude

42.9600

Longitude

-94.4457

Water area

—

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Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.

Climate

Current forecast

Overnight

45°F

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Thursday

54°F

Rain Showers

Thursday Night

41°F

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Friday

52°F

Mostly Cloudy

Friday Night

30°F

Mostly Clear then Widespread Frost

Saturday

59°F

Widespread Frost then Sunny

Forecast for West Bend, IA from NOAA NWS API.

Air quality

Industrial & pollution facilities

Natural hazard risk

Health (adults)

High blood pressure

28.6%

Diabetes

8.4%

Adult obesity

38.7%

Binge drinking

23.7%

Adult smoking

13.5%

No leisure activity

21.5%

Age-adjusted prevalence estimates from CDC PLACES (latest release).

Walkability

Amenities nearby

Wildlife & biodiversity

Schools

Total

Elementary

Middle

High

Other

Largest nearby schools

West Bend-Mallard Elementary School
Elementary · West Bend · 170 students · 15.5:1 ratio
West Bend-Mallard High School
High · West Bend · 114 students · 10.4:1 ratio
West Bend-Mallard Middle School
Middle · West Bend · 111 students · 22.2:1 ratio

Public K–12 schools within ~10 mi from Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES Common Core of Data, 2022).