Whitakers, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Halifax County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
411 Population 495/sq mi density
$41,875 Median Income $29,124 per capita
$125,900 Home Value $176,115 Zillow
$888 Median Rent 38.0% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$41,875 median income, 10.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$125,900 home value, $888/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Whitakers, NC

At a Glance

Median Income
$41,875
44% below
$29,124 per capita
Home Value
$125,900
55% below
Zillow: $176,115
Median Rent
$888/mo
24% below
38.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.8%
35% below
95.1% high school+
Unemployment
10.0%
178% above
5.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.5%
36% above
18.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F

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)

Income
56%
Home Value
45%
Rent
76%
Poverty
43%
Bachelor's
65%
Unemployment
278%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Whitakers a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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 10.0% (178% 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 $176,115. 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.

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 (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population411
Median Age37.0 yrs
Density495/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Foreign Born0.2%
Veterans4.4%

Economy

C+
Median Income$41,875
Per Capita$29,124
Unemployment10.0%
Poverty5.3%
County GDP$1,936M
Avg Weekly Wage$905

Housing

A+
Home Value$125,900
Rent$888
Ownership51.7%
Zillow$176,115
Housing Units341
Rent Burden38.0%

Health

Obesity43.5%
Diabetes14.7%
Smoking18.2%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death15,815/100K

Climate

Avg Temp60°F
Rain47.7 in/yr
Elevation127 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.8%
High School+95.1%
Graduate+7.1%
School Score4.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 41% / D 59%
Commute29 min
Broadband74.1%
Internet Speed86 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Whitakers was built in 1982.
15.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Halifax/Northampton Regional (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.492 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.