The Town FilesWestfield, Illinois
Village in Clark County · population 536 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $85,600
- Household income
- $63,819
- Jan low / Jul high
- 21° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 19 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 18
- Median age
- 60.4
Westfield is a village of 536 people in Clark County, Illinois. The median home is worth $85,600, below the typical Illinois town ($156,600). It ranks quieter than 96% of Illinois towns, easier by car than 96% of Illinois towns, better for first-time buyers than 91% of Illinois towns.
How Westfield ranks
Percentile among Illinois towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Illinois towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Westfield is worth $85,600, below the typical Illinois town ($156,600). Homes cost about 1.3 times the median household income of $63,819, which is more affordable than 96% of Illinois towns. Median rent is $625 a month. 97.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Westfield | Typical Illinois town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $85,600 | $156,600 |
| Median rent | $625 | $960 |
| Median household income | $63,819 | $72,500 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.3× | 2.2× |
| Homeownership | 97.0% | 76.6% |
| Median year built | 1961 | 1967 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Westfield
| People | Westfield | Typical Illinois town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 60.4 | 40.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 36.4% | 18.7% |
| Under 18 | 17.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.1% | 21.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.3% | 9.9% |
| Veterans | 8.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.9% | — |
| Work from home | 1.9% | 8.9% |
| Average commute | 27.0 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 89.7% | 90.4% |
Weather in Westfield
July highs average 88.1°F and January lows 20.7°F. About 43.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 19.0 inches of snow (typical Illinois town: 24.2 in). Expect about 34 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 105 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Westfield since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Illinois town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on July 11, 1958 about 4.8 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 17, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 24 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on July 9, 1992.
Severe weather in Clark County since 1996
Clark County has been included in 10 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| August 15, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4728: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4489: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3435: Covid-19 |
| May 10, 2013 | Flood | DR-4116: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| March 17, 2011 | Snowstorm | DR-1960: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
Jobs and pay in Clark County
Clark County had 4,392 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $45,606 a year. Unemployment was 4.6% in 2023; in Westfield itself the ACS puts it at 8.5%.
Towns near Westfield
- Ashmore, IL5.3 mi · 637 people · home $91,700
- Kansas, IL7.5 mi · 670 people · home $70,800
- Charleston, IL9.9 mi · 17,286 people · home $137,400
- Martinsville, IL10.2 mi · 1,118 people · home $69,100
- Casey, IL10.4 mi · 2,404 people · home $91,800
- Oakland, IL14.1 mi · 739 people · home $98,100
- Marshall, IL16.7 mi · 3,947 people · home $118,500
- Greenup, IL16.8 mi · 1,365 people · home $91,900
Westfield questions
Is Westfield, Illinois a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Westfield scores better for retirees than 54% of Illinois towns and quieter than 96%. 36.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 60.4).
How much does a house cost in Westfield?
The median owner-occupied home in Westfield is valued at $85,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $63,819, so homes cost about 1.3 times income. Median rent is $625 a month.
What is the weather like in Westfield?
July highs average 88.1°F and January lows 20.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 43.8 inches of precipitation a year and 19.0 inches of snow.
Does Westfield get tornadoes?
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Westfield since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on July 11, 1958. The typical Illinois town has had 27.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)