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Whitburn, United Kingdom

Scotland · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

Whitburn is a small city in Scotland, United Kingdom with a population of 10,460. Elevation: 568 ft (173 m). Average temperature: 49°F (10°C).

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
10,460 Population
568 ft Elevation 173 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 10°C
47.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$50,970 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$50,970 median income, 4.8% unemployment
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
36.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $50,970
32% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 36.2%
7% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.8%
16% lower than US avg
Unemployment 4.8%
32% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.5%
96% lower than US avg

People

Population10,460
Median Age40.6 yrs
DensityN/A
Male / Female49% / 51%

Economy

B+
Median Income$50,970
Per Capita$49,944
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty0.5%

Health

Obesity26.8%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking9.8%
Depression13.5%

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (10°C)
AQI9 (Good)
Rain47.0 in/yr
Sunny Days204/yr
Elevation568 ft (173 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+36.2%
High School+99.0%

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband96.3%
Population10,460
Elevation568 ft (173 m)
Coordinates55.8667°, -3.6833°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceScotland
Average Temperature49°F (10°C)
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation47.0 inches (1,193 mm)
Annual Snowfall6.2 inches (16 cm)
Median Household Income$50,970
Median Age40.6 years

Is Whitburn a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Whitburn receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include a low poverty rate, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Whitburn offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Whitburn is $50,970, 32% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.8%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 0.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 36.2% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 99.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Whitburn experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 204 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.0 inches, including 6.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 9.

Whitburn has a population of 10,460. The median age is 40.6 years, 4% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.8% female and 49.2% male. 21.4% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 88.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

10,460
Total Population
40.6yrs
Median Age
4% above US avg

Gender Distribution

Male 49.2%
Female 50.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Whitburn vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Whitburn vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Whitburn is $50,970, which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $49,944 (above the $39,052 national figure). The unemployment rate is 4.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.5% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The cost of living index is 85.9, below the national baseline of 100 — offering relatively affordable living.

Income: Whitburn vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$50,970
32% below US avg
Per Capita Income$49,944

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.8%
32% above US avg
Poverty Rate0.5%
96% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living85.90 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

In Whitburn, 26.8% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 5.8% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). 26.4% have high blood pressure. 9.8% are current smokers (below the 14.0% national rate). 10.9% report binge drinking. 79.9% are physically inactive, above the national average. 13.5% report depression (below the 20.0% national average).

Health Metrics: Whitburn vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity26.8%
16% below US avg
Diabetes5.8%
High Blood Pressure26.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking9.8%
30% below US avg
Binge Drinking10.9%
Physical Inactivity79.9%
Depression13.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate88.0%

Food & Exercise

Whitburn experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July — relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 204 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 9 — among the cleanest air in the country. 93% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 568 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average49.4°F
9% below US avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days204 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall47.0 inches
24% above US avg
Snowfall6.2 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median9.0
RatingGood
Good Days %93.2%

Geography

Elevation568 ft (173 m)
Coordinates55.8667°N, 3.6833°W
TimezoneEurope/London
36.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 7% above the national average of 33.7%. 99.0% have completed high school. 96.3% of households have broadband internet access.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+36.2%
7% above US avg
High School+99.0%
B+ Education Grade (3.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access96.3%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Nearby Cities

East Whitburn, SCT 1,240 pop · 0.8 mi Armadale, SCT 11,770 pop · 1.3 mi Blackburn, SCT 5,480 pop · 1.9 mi Stoneyburn, SCT 1,970 pop · 2.4 mi Harthill, SCT 3,710 pop · 2.7 mi Fauldhouse, SCT 4,840 pop · 2.9 mi Bathgate, SCT 21,070 pop · 2.9 mi Addiebrownhill, SCT 1,470 pop · 3.1 mi Blackridge, SCT 1,950 pop · 3.8 mi Seafield, SCT 1,330 pop · 3.8 mi West Calder, SCT 3,100 pop · 4.5 mi Polbeth, SCT 2,350 pop · 5.2 mi Shotts, SCT 8,235 pop · 5.5 mi Livingston, SCT 56,840 pop · 6.7 mi
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