Westfield, IA is located in Marshall County and is a small town with a population of less than 500 people. Despite its size, Westfield is highly ranked according to BestPlaces.net, which uses data such as cost of living, crime rate, education levels, employment rates and weather to generate rankings for cities across the country. Westfield was ranked #17 out of 924 in the state of Iowa for overall livability and 17th out of 393 on the list of best places to live in Marshall County. The city also scored an impressive 8th out of 814 on the list for best places to raise a family in Iowa. Additionally, it had excellent rankings for its cost of living (7th out of 924) and weather (4th out of 924). All these factors make Westfield a great place to live and raise a family.
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