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West Bend, IA
City in Palo Alto County, Iowa.
Population
855
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
958
ZIP codes
0
West Bend and its ZIP codes
West Bend at a glance
- West Bend is about 17 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $86,154 a year, 15% more than the Iowa figure of $75,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $159,700 (23% below Iowa) and median rent is $538 a month.
Local data for West Bend, IA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
West Bend, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$86,154
Poverty rate
7.4%
Median home value
$159,700
Median rent
$538/mo
Homeownership
84.7%
Bachelor's or higher
25.1%
Median age
35.6
Average commute
12.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (461), Irish Americans (118), Guatemalan Americans (39).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Palo Alto County. PPP loans are for West Bend.
Unemployment rate
2.6%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,216
3,659 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$65,535
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$67.71M
FY 2026, $7,527 per person
How people get to work
West Bend, IA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.5%
- Carpooled13.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home3.7%
Average one-way commute: 12.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
West Bend, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
512
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
8
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 6°F
34.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in West Bend, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.8%
U.S. 33.3% +3.5 pts
Diabetes
12.4%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
11.7%
U.S. 12.8% -1.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.4%
U.S. 11.1% -4.7 pts
Cities near West Bend
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| OttosenCity | 5.5 mi | 0.5 |
| RodmanCity | 6.5 mi | 0.1 |
| WhittemoreCity | 7.4 mi | 0.4 |
| BodeCity | 10 mi | 0.4 |
| St. JosephCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.9 |
| PloverCity | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| RolfeCity | 11 mi | 1.1 |
| CylinderCity | 11 mi | 0.1 |
| BradgateCity | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| MallardCity | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| IrvingtonCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1 |
| AlgonaCity | 14 mi | 4.6 |
| LivermoreCity | 15 mi | 0.7 |
| CurlewCity | 15 mi | 0.8 |
| RutlandCity | 15 mi | 0.9 |
| HavelockCity | 15 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is West Bend, IA in?
- West Bend is in Palo Alto County, Iowa.
- What is the population of West Bend, IA?
- About 855 people live in West Bend, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near West Bend?
- Nearby places include Ottosen (5.5 mi), Rodman (6.5 mi), Whittemore (7.4 mi), Bode (10 mi), St. Joseph (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023