At a Glance
Median Income
$60,208
$29,690 per capita
Home Value
$144,200
Zillow: $228,511
Median Rent
$856/mo
19.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.7%
82.1% high school+
Unemployment
5.7%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.9%
16.5% smoking rate
How Whigham Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Whigham's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Whigham a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Whigham residents earn a median household income of $60,208 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,690. The unemployment rate stands at 5.7% (58% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 575 business establishments, including 32 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Whigham is $144,200 , 49% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $228,511. Median rent is $856/month, with 19.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Education
15.7% of adults in Whigham hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(53% below the national average).
82.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Whigham has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C).
Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population539
Median Age46.9 yrs
Density461/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born6.1%
Veterans11.8%
Economy
B+
Median Income$60,208
Per Capita$29,690
Unemployment5.7%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$874M
Avg Weekly Wage$868
Housing
A+
Home Value$144,200
Rent$856
Ownership66.8%
Zillow$228,511
Housing Units248
Rent Burden19.8%
Health
Obesity35.9%
Diabetes12.1%
Smoking16.5%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death11,368/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Rain50.9 in/yr
Elevation285 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.7%
High School+82.1%
Graduate+2.7%
School Score4.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 31%
Commute22 min
Broadband87.4%
Internet Speed90 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Whigham was built in 1978.
17.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Thomasville Regional (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.465 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.