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Whitakers, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Halifax County County
Whitakers, NC
At a Glance
How Whitakers Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Whitakers's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Whitakers a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Whitakers residents earn a median household income of $41,875 , which is 44% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,124. The unemployment rate stands at 7.1% (97% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,094 business establishments, including 99 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Whitakers is $125,900 , 55% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $167,523. Median rent is $888/month, with 38.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1982.
Safety & Crime
Whitakers reports 408 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 7% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,177/100K. The murder rate is 136.1/100K.
Education
21.8% of adults in Whitakers hold a bachelor's degree or higher (35% below the national average). 95.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Whitakers has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.