Westfield, Indiana
Westfield, Indiana is a mid-sized town located in Hamilton County, Indiana. It has a rich heritage that dates all the way back to 1834, when Quakers from North Carolina founded the town. Now you can find diversified neighborhoods, recreational trails and parks systems, industrial parks, regional shopping, and a economic development climate. Westfield will most likely never rival Indianapolis. But maybe that's what locals like most about it, the fact that it has a character all its own, and doesn't strive to be something its not. Folks come to Westfield because it offers a different quality of life, one that can't be found in a large metropolis.
Business
Recently, the city government has been trying to attract more businesses into the community, which is already the home of several corporate headquarters. The pro-business climate in Westfield has begun to pay dividends and more companies move to the Central Indiana town. [1] Much of the business community in Westfield belongs to the Westfield Chamber of Commerce, a government organization that’s in charge of the economic development in the city. The main objective of the Chamber is to educate its members on issues that impact Westfield business, which it accomplishes through monthly meetings that generally focus on four areas of Westfield economic development: Current Events, Business Attraction, Business Retention, and Legislative Affairs. Many commercial and industrial development properties are available in Westfield, and its network of fiber optics, utilities, and accessible roadways make owning a business an attractive prospect in Westfield [2].
Climate
The following table includes daily, monthly, and seasonal temperature/precipitation for Westfield Indiana.
| Month | Average High | Average Low | Average Precipitation | Average Snowfall |
| January | 34 .5 | 18.5 | 2.48 | 9.3 |
| February | 39.9 | 22.5 | 2.41 | 6.1 |
| March | 51.4 | 32.0 | 3.44 | 3.1 |
| April | 62.9 | 41.2 | 3.61 | 0.4 |
| May | 73.5 | 51.8 | 4.36 | Trace |
| June | 82.1 | 61.3 | 4.13 | 0.0 |
| July | 85.6 | 65.2 | 4.42 | 0.0 |
| August | 83.7 | 63.3 | 3.82 | 0.0 |
| September | 77.4 | 55.2 | 2.88 | 0.0 |
| October | 65.6 | 43.6 | 2.76 | 0.4 |
| November | 51.6 | 34.1 | 3.61 | 1.3 |
| December | 39.2 | 24.0 | 3.03 | 6.4 |
| Annual | 62.3 | 42.7 | 40.95 | 27.0 |
Demographics
As of 2010, the population of Westfield, Indiana was just over 30,000 residents, with almost 4,000 people living every square mile. 90.9% of Westfield residents are white, while 5.8% are Latino, 2.5% are Asian, and 2.2% are African American. Economy wise, the median income for a Westfield household was $52,963 and just over $65,000 for a family; men earned an average of $45,388 in 2010, while women earned just $26,864. 4% of the entire Westfield population was below the poverty line as of 2010 [3].
Employers
Several large corporations call Westfield their home, and many of them are the top employers in the region. Some of the major employers in Westfield, Indiana include Thomson Consumer Electronics, a division of General Electric that manufactures equipment; MacMillan Publishing, an international publisher that has a presence in over 70 countries; Delta Faucet, which manufactures kitchen and bath faucets and accessories; Conseco, Inc, a life insurance company with headquarters in nearby Carmel, Indiana; GTE, a division of Verizon Wireless; Osram Sylvania, a lighting product company whose customer support, sales, and transportation division is located in Westfield; and Integrated Information Systems, an international consulting firm that specializes in system integration [1].
Entertainment
Westfield isn’t just a successful place to work; it’s also a place where residents can have some fun. There’s something to do in Westfield for pretty much everybody, be it sports fanatics or nature lovers. Asa Bales Park, for example, offers a day in the park for the whole family. On the sports end of things, there’s the Arctic Zone, a state of the art ice skating rink that offers lessons and hockey training courses, the Indiana Soccer Academy, a soccer training facility that’s open year round, and the Roundtripper Baseball Academy, which is an excellent resource for sluggers everywhere. If the links are your thing, Westfield has a couple established golf courses: the Wood Wind Golf Course has hosted several professional tournaments, while the Bridgewater Club is a resort golfing community with driving ranges, putting greens, and a comprehensive clubhouse. A leg of the Monon Trail also branches through Westfield, taking bikers, hikers, and rollerbladers through some beautiful Central Indiana countryside before ending up in Indianapolis or Carmel. And for history buffs in Westfield, there’s always the Westfield-Washington Historical Society and Museum, which has exhibits on Westfield’s Underground Railroad, antique photographs, and other relics from Westfield’s Quaker past [4].
Fairs
There are a number of events and fairs that make living in Westfield fun any time of the year. One of the major celebrations in this Central Indiana town is the Westfield Rocks the Fourth event, a Fourth of July party that takes place at Asa Bales Park. The Independence Day fair features the Headliners Car Show, a Charity Motorcycle Ride, live music from around the region, an area for Westfield children, plenty of vendors from area businesses and restaurants, and, of course, fireworks. The Westfield Farmers Market is another big draw to the area, bringing fresh produce and goods to the streets of downtown Westfield, near City Hall. Another fun, unique event in Westfield is the Grand Junction Derby, featuring gravity powered, homemade derby cars. The largest cultural festival in Westfield is NUMA, which experienced a hiatus during the 2011 season [5].
Geography
Located in Hamilton County (its exact coordinates are 40°1′56″N 86°7′44″W), Westfield has a total area of 7.6 square miles, 7.6 square miles of which is land and 0.13% of which is water [3].
Government
Because of its status as an Indiana city (it’s actually the newest Indiana city, incorporated in 2008), Westfield features the typical form of government for its class: a mayor, a city council, and a clerk-treasurer. As of 2011, the current mayor is Andy Cook, a graduate of Indiana University and former president of the Westfield Town Council. The seven member city council meets every second and fourth Monday of the month. As of 2011, the current City Council President is Thomas Smith; other Council members include John Dippel, Steve Hooker, Bob Horkay, Kenneth Kingshill, Robert Smith, and Robert Stokes [6].
History
Founded on May 6, 1834 by a group of North Carolina Quakers that included Asa Bales, Simon Moon, Simon Barker, and Ambrose Osborne (several of which now have Westfield parks named after them), Westfield is purported to have been planned as a stop on the Underground Railroad, thanks to the work of the Religious Society of Friends and the Wesleyan Methodist Church. The city was officially incorporated in 2008, making it the youngest Indiana city. As Westfield continues to grow, a major reworking of the downtown sector has been planned for the near future [3].
Notable People
Because of its relatively small size, not too many celebrities and historical figures have come from Westfield, Indiana. However, there are two Westfield residents who have held places in United States history: Claude Bowers and Herbert Baumeister. Claude Bowers was the American ambassador to Spain and Chile; at one point he ran for the House of Representatives. In his lifetime, Claude Bowers penned fourteen books, many of them concerning the life of Thomas Jefferson. Herbert Baumeister, aka Brian Smart, is a lot more infamous. A diagnosed schizophrenic, Baumeister murdered somewhere between 11 and 20 gay men, burning the flesh from their bodies before partially burying them in his backyard; he eventually committed suicide [7].
Schools
Westfield is part of the Hamilton County School District and has one high school to its name, two middle schools, seven elementary schools, one private school, and a Bible college. The main high school in Westfield is Westfield High School; the SAT scores of Westfield High School students are among the top 10% in the country. The two middle schools in Westfield are Westfield Middle School and Westfield Intermediate School. There are seven elementary schools for Westfield parents to choose from: Carey Ridge Elementary, Maple Glen Elementary, Oak Trace Elementary, Shamrock Springs Elementary, Washington Woods Elementary, the Montessori School of Westfield, and Monon Trail Elementary. The town is also home to the St. Maria Goretti School (a private school) and the Union Bible College and Academy, a theological school that’s been around since 1861 [8].
References:
1: http://westfield-indiana.funcityfinder.com/business-in-westfield-indiana/
2: http://www.westfield-chamber.org/EconomicDevelopment/Economic_Development.aspx
3: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Westfield,_Indiana
4: http://westfield-indiana.funcityfinder.com/things-to-do/
5: http://dwna.org/dotnetnuke/Home.aspx
6: http://www.westfield.in.gov/departments/
7: http://westfield-indiana.funcityfinder.com/people/
8: http://westfield-indiana.funcityfinder.com/schools-in-westfield-indiana/
City Services
The Westfield Police Department is committed to providing professional and quality police services to the community that promote a safe and secure environment. If you have an emergency dial 911, otherwise dial 317-896-5236. The Westfield Public Safety Building is located at 17535 Dartown Road, Westfield, IN 46074.
The Westfield Fire Department is dedicated to providing fire and medical services with the goal of protecting and preserving life and property. The Westfield Fire Department has the best trained professionals and the most modern equipment. In the event of a fire emergency call 911. For non-emergency calls dial 317-896-2704. The Westfield Public Safety Building address is 17535 Dartown Road, Westfield, IN 46074.
Utilities
Electricity
Cinergy PSI provides electricity for Westfield, Indiana. The customer service number is 1-800-688-0688.
Gas
Vectren 1-800-777-2060 provides gas to Westfield, Indiana
Water
Indiana American Water provides water services for Westfield, Indiana. They can be reached at 1-800-492-8373 for all emergencies.
Telephone
SBC is one of the phone companies for Westfield, Indiana and can be reached at 317-556-4200. Insight Cable also provides phone services for Westfield Indiana. They can be reached at 317-776-0660.
Westfield Indiana Real Estate & Homes For Sale
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