At a Glance
Median Income
$71,250
$23,571 per capita
Violent Crime
857/100K
3,533/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
77.5% high school+
Unemployment
23.1%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.2%
18.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F
313 sunny days/yr
How Whatley Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Whatley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Whatley a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Whatley residents earn a median household income of $71,250 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,571. The unemployment rate stands at 23.1% (542% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 730 business establishments, including 57 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Whatley reports 857 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 125% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,533/100K.
Education
0.0% of adults in Whatley hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
77.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Whatley has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 61.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population285
Median Age22.6 yrs
Density221/mi²
Male / Female29% / 71%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$71,250
Per Capita$23,571
Unemployment23.1%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,130M
Avg Weekly Wage$986
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$112,613
Housing Units211
Rent Burden31.0%
Crime
F
Violent857/100K
Property3,533/100K
Health
Obesity42.2%
Diabetes14.5%
Smoking18.4%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death16,382/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Sunny Days313/yr
Rain61.4 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation166 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+77.5%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 58% / D 41%
Broadband84.0%
Internet Speed65 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Whatley was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Mobile Regional (73 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.529 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
29.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
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