West Bend
City in Palo Alto County, Iowa

West Bend is a city in Palo Alto County, Iowa, with 791 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,191 ft (363 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Ottosen, 5.6 miles SE.
- 791residents (2020 Census)
- 1,191 ftelevation · 363 m
- 0.9 sq miland area · 2.3 km²
- 886 / sq mipopulation density
- 50597ZIP code
About West Bend
West Bend is a city in Kossuth and Palo Alto counties in the U.S. state of Iowa. The population was 791 at the time of the 2020 census.
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Living in West Bend
- Median household income
- $86,154
- Median home value
- $159,700
- Median rent
- $538/mo
- Median age
- 35.6
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West Bend had 791 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 791 |
|---|---|
| Density | 886 per sq mi (342 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
West Bend at a glance
| State | Iowa (IA) |
|---|---|
| County | Palo Alto County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 791 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.89 sq mi (2.3 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,191 ft (363 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.9600° N, 94.4456° W |
| ZIP code | 50597 |
| Official website | westbendiowa.com/city.htm |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1983550 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near West Bend
- Ottosen5.6 mi SE
- Rodman6.2 mi NW
- Whittemore7.2 mi N
- Bode10.3 mi SE
- Cylinder10.5 mi NW
- Plover10.6 mi SW
- Bradgate10.9 mi S
- Rolfe11.0 mi SW
- St. Joseph11.3 mi E
- Mallard12.1 mi W
- Irvington13.1 mi E
- Algona13.4 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about West Bend
What county is West Bend in?
West Bend is in Palo Alto County, Iowa.
What is the population of West Bend, IA?
791 people lived in West Bend at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of West Bend, IA?
The ZIP code of West Bend is 50597.
What is the elevation of West Bend?
1,191 feet (363 m) above sea level.
What towns are near West Bend?
Ottosen (5.6 mi), Rodman (6.2 mi), Whittemore (7.2 mi), Bode (10.3 mi), Cylinder (10.5 mi).
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