Westville, Florida facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Westville, Florida
Town
Location in Holmes County and the state of Florida
Westville, Florida Location in the United States
Country	United States
State	Florida
County	Holmes
Settled	1891
Incorporated	1970
Government
• Type	Mayor-Council
Area
• Total	7.48 sq mi (19.37 km2)
• Land	7.22 sq mi (18.69 km2)
• Water	0.26 sq mi (0.68 km2)
Elevation	69 ft (21 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	261
• Density	36.17/sq mi (13.96/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	32464
Area code(s)	850
FIPS code	12-76975
GNIS feature ID	0293152

Westville is a small town located in Holmes County, Florida, in the United States. It's part of the Florida Panhandle, which is the northwestern part of Florida. In 2020, about 261 people lived there. This was a small decrease from 289 people in 2010.

Exploring Westville's Location

Westville is in the southern part of Holmes County. It sits on the west side of the Choctawhatchee River. Across the river to the east is the town of Caryville, which is in Washington County.

Roads and Travel

U.S. Route 90 goes right through Westville. If you travel east on this road, you'll reach Bonifay, which is the main town of Holmes County, about 11 miles away. Going west on U.S. Route 90 will take you to DeFuniak Springs, about 18 miles away.

Interstate 10 also passes through the southern edge of Westville. However, the closest way to get onto Interstate 10 is from Exit 104 in Caryville.

Land and Water Area

The United States Census Bureau says that Westville covers a total area of about 19.4 square kilometers (7.48 square miles). Most of this area, about 18.7 square kilometers (7.22 square miles), is land. The rest, about 0.7 square kilometers (0.26 square miles), is water. This means about 3.53% of Westville's total area is water.

Westville's Climate

The weather in Westville is known for its hot and humid summers. The winters are usually mild, meaning they are not too cold. This type of weather is called a humid subtropical climate (Cfa) by climate experts.

Understanding Westville's Population

The number of people living in Westville changes over time. Here's a quick look at how the population has changed:

People in Westville: 2010 and 2020

In 2020, there were 261 people living in Westville. These people made up 137 households and 97 families.

In 2010, there were 289 people living in Westville. There were 103 households and 91 families.

• About 37.3% of households had children under 18 living with them.
• More than half (55.5%) of households were married couples living together.
• About 11.8% of households had a female head with no husband present.
• About 20.0% of all households were made up of individuals living alone.
• About 11.8% of people living alone were 65 years old or older.

The average number of people in a household was 2.63. For families, the average size was 3.04 people.

Age Groups in 2010

In 2010, the population of Westville was spread out by age:

• 26.0% were under 18 years old.
• 8.6% were between 18 and 24 years old.
• 25.9% were between 25 and 44 years old.
• 23.5% were between 45 and 64 years old.
• 15.9% were 65 years old or older.

The average age of people in Westville was 38.1 years.

Famous People Connected to Westville

Westville has a connection to some interesting people, including a very famous author:

• Laura Ingalls Wilder: She was an American author, best known for her "Little House on the Prairie" book series.
• Peter Ingalls: Laura's cousin, who married and stayed in this area.
• Almanzo Wilder: Laura Ingalls Wilder's husband.
• Rose Wilder Lane: Laura and Almanzo's daughter, who also became a writer.

See also

In Spanish: Westville (Florida) para niños