Livability Score

79
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (1) F
The serving Cafe
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (23) A+
P.T. Smith House
Attraction
Presidential Library Association
Attraction
House of the Maples
Attraction
Friends Meetinghouse
Attraction
Statue of Isis
Attraction
Presidential Library and Museum
Attraction
Village Green
Attraction
Birthplace Cottage
Attraction
Varney House
Attraction
Leech House
Attraction
National Park Service Visitor Center
Attraction
Blacksmith Shop
Attraction
Laban Miles House
Attraction
CE Smith House
Attraction
Schoolhouse
Attraction
Tallgrass Prairie Observation Deck
Attraction
Garvin House
Attraction
Hayhurst House
Attraction
Mackey House
Attraction
Wright House
Attraction
Staples House
Attraction
President and Mrs. Hoover Gravesite
Attraction
West Branch Heritage Museum
Museum
Food and Drink (4) F
McDonald's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Main Street Sweets
Sweets
The Downunder
Bar
Fitness (0) F
Groceries (0) F
Parks (7) C-
Beranek Park
Park
Village Green
Park
Heritage Square
Park
Herbert Hoover National Historic Site
Park
Wapsi Creek Park
Park
Lions Field
Park
Cubby Park
Park
Shops (1) F
BP Shop
Convenience Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.3% take public transportation in West Branch.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.3% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in West Branch is 96/100 - which is 7% higher than Iowa.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. B
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax D
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crime A+

West Branch crime rates are 599 per 100k, which is 63% lower than Iowa
Property Crime
493 crimes per 100k A+
Violent Crime
106 crimes per 100k A+
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employment B+

The median income in West Branch is $64,662 - which is 18% higher than Iowa.
Med. Household Income
$64,662 C
Unemployment Rate
1.1% A+
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health A+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (3)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. B+
Mercy Family Medicine
Clinic
West Branch Police Department
Police
West Branch Fire Department
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing A+

West Branch home prices are $172,500 - which is 30% higher than Iowa
Home Price
$172,500 C+
Home Appreciation Rate
19% A+
Home Affordability
2.7x (home price to income ratio) A
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schools B+

The West Branch graduation rate is 92% - which is 5% higher than Iowa
School Test Scores
68% C+
High School Grad. Rates
92% A
Elementary Schools (2) F
Hoover Elementary School
West Branch Middle School
High Schools (2) F
West Branch High School
Scattergood Friends School
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in West Branch? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Beranek Park
      Village Green
      Heritage Square
      Herbert Hoover National Historic Site
      Wapsi Creek Park
      Lions Field
      Cubby Park

      Entertainment

      P.T. Smith House
      Presidential Library Association
      House of the Maples
      Friends Meetinghouse
      Statue of Isis
      Presidential Library and Museum
      Village Green
      Birthplace Cottage

      Food & Drink

      McDonald's
      McDonald's
      Main Street Sweets
      The Downunder

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in West Branch? Of all people who commute, 0.3% take public transportation in West Branch.
      Drive to Work
      87%

      11% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in West Branch? The cost of living in West Branch is 96/100 - which is 7% higher than Iowa.
      West Branch
      96

      4% less expensive than average

      Iowa
      90

      10% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in West Branch? West Branch crime rates are 599, which are 63% lower than Iowa
      Total Crime
      599 per 100k people

      74% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 167

      74% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -5%

      Year over year crime is down

      B+ Employment

      What is the median income in West Branch? The median income in West Branch is $64,662 which is 18% higher than Iowa.
      Median household income
      $64,66217% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $29,842equal to the US average
      Unemployment rate
      1%

      77% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is West Branch a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are West Branch home prices? West Branch home prices are $172,500 - which is 30% higher than Iowa
      Median home value
      $172,5007% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $80915% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      81%

      27% higher than the US average

      B+ Schools

      Does West Branch have good schools? The West Branch graduation rate is 92% - which is 5% higher than Iowa
      High school grad. rates
      92%

      11% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      68%

      41% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      13:1

      19% lower than the US average

      N/A User Ratings

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