White City, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Macoupin County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
289 Population 239/sq mi density
$76,875 Median Income $42,809 per capita
$119,900 Home Value $67,486 Zillow
53°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$76,875 median income, 10.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$119,900 home value, /mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.5% bachelor's degree or higher

White City, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$76,875
2% above
$42,809 per capita
Home Value
$119,900
57% below
Zillow: $67,486
Bachelor's Degree+
7.5%
78% below
89.5% high school+
Unemployment
10.8%
200% above
11.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.5%
17% above
18.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

How White City Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows White City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
102%
Home Value
43%
Poverty
90%
Bachelor's
22%
Unemployment
300%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is White City a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

White City residents earn a median household income of $76,875 , which is 2% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $42,809. The unemployment rate stands at 10.8% (200% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 887 business establishments, including 88 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in White City is $119,900 , 57% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $67,486. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.

Education

7.5% of adults in White City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (78% below the national average). 89.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

White City has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Data Overview

People

Population289
Median Age44.2 yrs
Density239/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born1.4%
Veterans5.5%

Economy

B
Median Income$76,875
Per Capita$42,809
Unemployment10.8%
Poverty11.1%
County GDP$1,525M
Avg Weekly Wage$898

Housing

A+
Home Value$119,900
Rent
Ownership96.5%
Zillow$67,486
Housing Units120
Rent Burden25.3%

Health

Obesity37.5%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking18.3%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death9,298/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain42.0 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation633 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.5%
High School+89.5%
Graduate+2.1%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 29%
Commute32 min
Broadband93.0%
Internet Speed52 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries9

Did You Know?

The median home in White City was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is St Louis Regional (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
4.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.