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Westwego
City in Louisiana, United States
Overview
Westwego is a small city just outside New Orleans, celebrated for its strong community spirit, access to the Mississippi River, and rich Cajun heritage. Visitors enjoy authentic seafood markets, outdoor recreation, and a laid-back local vibe.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Louisiana
Population
8,568
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
29.91°, -90.14°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
55
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
75
Monthly Cost
$2,140
Local Cost
$1,420
Local Income
$2,600
Cashless
75
English
100
Temperature
21.1°C
Summer Avg
28.3°C
Winter Avg
13.2°C
Record High
36.2°C
Record Low
-4.8°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
1533 mm
Internet Speed
386 Mbps
Upload
253 Mbps
Latency
5 ms
City Vibrancy
6
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
0
Parks
4
Transport
10
Walk Score
10
Footways
20.0
Airport
MSY
Distance
15 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 55 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 62/100.
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