Westmoreland is a small town of 641 in Kansas, with a median household income of $57,000
and a 3.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Westmoreland stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Westmoreland is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Westmoreland city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 90.3
Westmoreland's overall cost of living index is 90.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Westmoreland costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Westmoreland, KS
National Avg
Median Home Value
$136,400
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$775
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
80.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$57,000
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Westmoreland's violent crime rate is 82.0 per 100,000 residents
— 78% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
82.0 /100k
Property Crime
529.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Westmoreland is served primarily by Rock Creek.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.1:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Westmoreland, KS
National Avg
School District
Rock Creek
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.1:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
21.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
94.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Westmoreland sees average highs of 39.3°F in January
and 89.8°F in July,
with 35.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 19.4 inches of snow per year.
Westmoreland's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Westmoreland roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $136,400 and median rent is $775/month.
Westmoreland's violent crime rate is 82.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 529.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Westmoreland are operated by Rock Creek.
The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.1:1. 21.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Westmoreland, KS has a population of 641, a median household income of $57,000, and an unemployment rate of 3.2%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Westmoreland averages 39.3°F in January and 89.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 35.3 inches
with about 19.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Westmoreland, KS is covered by 1 ZIP code: 66549.
The population of Westmoreland, Kansas is 641 with a median age of 46.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Westmoreland: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $136,400, median household income $57,000, crime index 23 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Westmoreland side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
