Westville is a small town of 1,672 in Oklahoma, with a median household income of $32,600
and a 10.9% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 84 (US average = 100), which is
16% below the national average.
Strengths:
Westville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include a higher-than-average crime index, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Westville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Westville 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: 84.3
Westville's overall cost of living index is 84.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Westville costs roughly 16% less than the average American city.
Metric
Westville, OK
National Avg
Median Home Value
$82,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$517
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
45.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$32,600
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Higher than Average
Westville's violent crime rate is 498.2 per 100,000 residents
— 31% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
498.2 /100k
Property Crime
3416.4 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Westville is served primarily by WESTVILLE.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.2:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Westville, OK
National Avg
School District
WESTVILLE
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.2:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
9.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
77.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Westville sees average highs of 48.7°F in January
and 90.0°F in July,
with 50.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 5.5 inches of snow per year.
Westville's cost of living index is 84, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Westville roughly 16% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $82,100 and median rent is $517/month.
Westville's violent crime rate is 498.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 3416.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Westville are operated by WESTVILLE.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.2:1. 9.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Westville, OK has a population of 1,672, a median household income of $32,600, and an unemployment rate of 10.9%.
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.
Westville averages 48.7°F in January and 90.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 50.5 inches
with about 5.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Westville, Oklahoma is 1,672 with a median age of 35.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Westville: cost of living index 84 (100 = US average), median home $82,100, median household income $32,600, crime index 144 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Westville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
