Why visit Westwood
Townapedia lists 7 museums and landmarks, 1 park or trail, 34 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Paramount Arts Center, Ben Williamson Memorial Bridge, Culbertson House and Ashland Commercial Historic District.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; January lows average 22°F.
Weather in Westwood
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Westwood
Westwood is a census-designated place in Boyd County, Kentucky, United States. The population was 4,387 at the 2020 census. A suburb of Ashland, the two areas are closely affiliated, sharing a ZIP code and bus system. Westwood is located on a flat to hilly elevation just west of the Ohio River.
From the Wikipedia article Westwood, Boyd County, Kentucky (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Paramount Arts Center
Cinema and theater · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Performing arts center and former movie theater in Ashland, Kentucky, United States
Ben Williamson Memorial Bridge
Bridge · 2.2 mi
Cantilever bridge crossing the Ohio River
Museums and landmarks7
Culbertson House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Historic house in Kentucky, United States
Ashland Commercial Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Historic district in Ashland, Kentucky
Bath Avenue Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Historic district in Ashland, Kentucky
Downtown Ironton Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
Historic district located in downtown Ironton, Ohio
Ironton Norfolk and Western Depot
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Railway station in Ironton, the United States of America
Nando Felty Saloon
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Historic building in Ashland, Kentucky
Highlands Museum and Discovery Center
Museum · 2.3 mi
Heritage center, science center in Ashland, Kentucky
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Restaurants and cafes34
IHOP
Restaurant · Breakfast, Pancake · 1.7 mi
331 Diederich Boulevard, Ashland
Mo-Th,Su 07:00-23:00; Fr,Sa 07:00-24:00
Tim Hortons
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.5 mi
2206 13th Street, Ashland
Mo-We 06:00-19:00; Fr-Sa 06:00-19:00; Su 06:00-16:00
Pour House Coffee
Cafe · Coffee Shop, Baked Goods · 1.5 mi
280 Russell Road, Ashland
22 more on the map.
History
Westwood was developed after 1920 as a planned residential addition to the city of Ashland, but due to its residents' independence, annexation into the city of Ashland has never occurred. Employees of nearby Armco Steel American Rolling Mill Company, now AK Steel employed the majority of homeowners in Westwood. Development took place from 1920 to 1950, although some additions have been made after that period. As the population of Westwood grew, the community was never incorporated as a city. According to U.S. Census Data, it is one of the largest unincorporated communities in the state of Kentucky.
From the History section of Westwood, Boyd County, Kentucky on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship14
First Christian Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
First Presbyterian Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
St. James AME Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Holy Family Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.8 mi
900 Winchester Avenue, Ashland
Shopping14
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries42
Healthcare1
Map of Westwood
121 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40°F | 22°F | 3.5 in |
| Feb | 44°F | 24°F | 3.7 in |
| Mar | 54°F | 32°F | 4.4 in |
| Apr | 67°F | 41°F | 3.9 in |
| May | 75°F | 51°F | 4.8 in |
| Jun | 82°F | 61°F | 4.5 in |
| Jul | 85°F | 65°F | 4.6 in |
| Aug | 84°F | 63°F | 3.9 in |
| Sep | 78°F | 56°F | 3.3 in |
| Oct | 67°F | 43°F | 3.0 in |
| Nov | 54°F | 32°F | 3.0 in |
| Dec | 44°F | 27°F | 4.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Ashland Hcn (4 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Boyd County has had 26 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2025-04-03: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2025-02-24: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2025-02-16: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, And Landslides (Severe Storm)
- 2024-05-22: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2022-02-27: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Huntington Tri-State Airport/Milton J. Ferguson Field (HTS) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 10 miles away.
- Bellefonte 2 mi north, about 2 min by car
- Ashland 2 mi southeast, about 4 min by car
- Russell 3 mi north, about 4 min by car
- Coal Grove 3 mi east, about 4 min by car
- Ironton 4 mi north, about 6 min by car
- Flatwoods 4 mi northwest, about 7 min by car
- Raceland 5 mi northwest, about 8 min by car
- Catlettsburg 6 mi southeast, about 10 min by car
- South Point 7 mi southeast, about 11 min by car
- Cannonsburg 7 mi south, about 11 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- First Christian Church of Ashland, Nyttend, Public domain
- Paramount Arts Center, Youngamerican, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Ashland First Presbyterian Church, Nyttend, Public domain
- Ironton Ohio South Third Street, FunksBrother, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ironton N&W depot front, Nyttend, Public domain
- BATH AVENUE HISTORIC DISTRICT, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Saint-Pauls-Ashland-Ky, Rutabaga1017, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ben Williamson Memorial Bridge and Simeon Willis Memorial Bridge, Stigeweard, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Fairview High School Kentucky, FunksBrother, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Flower - panoramio - bradleymatt, bradleymatt, CC BY-SA 3.0
- ISS067-E-199291 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS067-E-199292 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS040-E-31628 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS059-E-90968 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- Martin Hilton House, Nyttend, Public domain
- Ashland TB Hospital, Nyttend, Public domain
- PaulGBlazerHighSchool AshlandKentucky, FunksBrother, CC BY-SA 4.0
- AC&I Store, Ashland, Nyttend, Public domain
- St James AME, Ashland, Nyttend, Public domain
- Culbertson House in Ashland, Nyttend, Public domain
- AC&I office site, Nyttend, Public domain
- Greetings from Ashland, Kentucky - Large Letter Postcard (11537838075), Steve Shook from Moscow, Idaho, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Alexander Bagby House, Nyttend, Public domain
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