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West Point, IA
City in Lee County, Iowa.
Population
840
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,321
ZIP codes
0
West Point and its ZIP codes
West Point at a glance
- West Point is about 23 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
- The median household income is $73,125, close to the Iowa median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $178,700 (14% below Iowa) and median rent is $617 a month.
Local data for West Point, IA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
West Point, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$73,125
Poverty rate
10.2%
Median home value
$178,700
Median rent
$617/mo
Homeownership
78.0%
Bachelor's or higher
26.1%
Median age
49.3
Average commute
17.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (350), Irish Americans (143), Swedish Americans (16).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lee County. PPP loans are for West Point.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Sep 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,750
13,598 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,286
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$237M
FY 2026, $7,050 per person
How people get to work
West Point, IA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.1%
- Carpooled10.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other4.4%
- Worked from home0.6%
Average one-way commute: 17.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
West Point, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
626
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
38
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 15°F
39.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in West Point, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.9%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
11.3%
U.S. 12.1% -0.8 pts
Smoking
12.9%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
5.6%
U.S. 11.1% -5.5 pts
Cities near West Point
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| FranklinCity | 4.5 mi | 0.2 |
| St. PaulCity | 5.1 mi | 0.4 |
| DenmarkCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 1.7 |
| DonnellsonCity | 7.2 mi | 1.3 |
| Fort MadisonCity | 8.4 mi | 9.6 |
| LowellCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 1 |
| AugustaCensus-designated place | 9.6 mi | 0.7 |
| HoughtonCity | 9.7 mi | 0.3 |
| Niota, ILCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| WeverCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.5 |
| Nauvoo, ILCity | 12 mi | 3.4 |
| DanvilleCity | 12 mi | 0.7 |
| MiddletownCity | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| SalemCity | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| MontroseCity | 13 mi | 1.2 |
| ArgyleCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is West Point, IA in?
- West Point is in Lee County, Iowa.
- What is the population of West Point, IA?
- About 840 people live in West Point, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near West Point?
- Nearby places include Franklin (4.5 mi), St. Paul (5.1 mi), Denmark (6.3 mi), Donnellson (7.2 mi), Fort Madison (8.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023