North Carolina
Whitakers is a small town in North Carolina with a population of 411. Residents earn $41,875 per year, which is 44% below the national average.
Based on current data, Whitakers receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Whitakers offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Whitakers is $41,875, 44% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 7.1% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.
The median home value in Whitakers is $125,900, 55% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $888 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
The violent crime rate of 408 per 100,000 is above the national average of 380 — something for prospective residents to consider. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,177 per 100,000, near the national average.
21.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.
Whitakers enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F. Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.7 inches, including 5.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 99.0% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.0% |
| 93% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $41,875 |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $29,124 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $905 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $54,123 |
| Unemployment | 7.1% |
| 97% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.3% |
| 57% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,094 |
| County GDP | $1,936M |
| Restaurants | 99 |
| Healthcare | 132 |
| Retail | 211 |
| Manufacturing | 31 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,220 |
| 8% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.56% |
| Commute Time | 28.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 77.3% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 15.1% |
| Census Median | $125,900 |
| 55% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $167,523 |
| Median List Price | $170,000 |
| Median List Price | $170,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $73 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.0% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 2 |
| Census Median Rent | $888 |
| 24% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 38.0% |
| Studio | $932 |
| 1 Bedroom | $981 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,161 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,499 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,780 |
| Owner-Occupied | 51.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,220 |
| 8% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.56% |
| Obesity | 43.5% |
| 36% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 14.7% |
| Heart Disease | 6.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 42.1% |
| Asthma | 13.1% |
| COPD | 7.8% |
| Stroke | 4.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 13.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 31.4% |
| Depression | 23.8% |
| Mental Distress | 20.4% |
| Physical Distress | 14.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 88.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 80.8% |
| Premature Death | 15,815/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 51.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 132 |
| Total Violent | 408.2/100K |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Murder | 136.1/100K |
| 2060% above US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 272.1/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 2,176.9/100K |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 544.2/100K |
| Theft | 1,632.7/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 14 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 59.8°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 47.7 inches |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 5.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 127 ft (39 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 495/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.1057°N, 77.7130°W |
| County FIPS | 37083 |
Winner: Democrat by 17.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 21.8% |
| 35% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.46 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 495/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 74.1% |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 132 |
| Restaurants | 99 |
| Retail Stores | 211 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 14 |
| Avg Commute | 28.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 77.3% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 15.1% |