Kansas
White City is a small town in Kansas with a population of 439. Residents earn $49,545 per year, which is 34% below the national average.
Based on current data, White City receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. White City offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in White City is $49,545, 34% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
The median home value in White City is $67,500, 76% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $848 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
4.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 85.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
White City experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.3 inches, including 13.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 88.8% |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 11.2% |
| 16% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $49,545 |
| 34% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $22,172 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $770 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $63,992 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.8% |
| 37% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 168 |
| County GDP | $234M |
| Restaurants | 13 |
| Healthcare | 16 |
| Retail | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,883 |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 5.75% |
| Commute Time | 24.3 min |
| Work from Home | 6.7% |
| Census Median | $67,500 |
| 76% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $93,487 |
| Census Median Rent | $848 |
| 27% below US avg |
| Studio | $702 |
| 1 Bedroom | $753 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $947 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,223 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,397 |
| Owner-Occupied | 75.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,883 |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 5.75% |
| Obesity | 37.1% |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.5% |
| Heart Disease | 5.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.6% |
| Asthma | 10.5% |
| COPD | 6.7% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.0% |
| Depression | 22.6% |
| Mental Distress | 18.4% |
| Physical Distress | 12.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 84.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.4% |
| Premature Death | 9,706/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 53.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 16 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 54.0°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 34.3 inches |
| 10% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 13.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,469 ft (448 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 354/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.7933°N, 96.7350°W |
| County FIPS | 20127 |
Winner: Republican by 46.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 4.8% |
| 86% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 85.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.80 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 354/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.2 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 16 |
| Restaurants | 13 |
| Retail Stores | 23 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 24.3 min |
| Work from Home | 6.7% |