White City, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Morris County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
439 Population 354/sq mi density
$49,545 Median Income $22,172 per capita
$67,500 Home Value $85,282 Zillow
$848 Median Rent 31.6% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$49,545 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$67,500 home value, $848/mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.8% bachelor's degree or higher

White City, KS

At a Glance

Median Income
$49,545
34% below
$22,172 per capita
Home Value
$67,500
76% below
Zillow: $85,282
Median Rent
$848/mo
27% below
31.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
4.8%
86% below
85.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
7.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.1%
16% above
16.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°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
66%
Home Value
24%
Rent
73%
Poverty
63%
Bachelor's
14%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is White City 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

White City residents earn a median household income of $49,545 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,172. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 168 business establishments, including 13 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in White City is $67,500 , 76% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $85,282. Median rent is $848/month, with 31.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1942.

Education

4.8% of adults in White City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (86% below the national average). 85.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

White City has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population439
Median Age49.4 yrs
Density354/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.9%
Veterans31.1%

Economy

B+
Median Income$49,545
Per Capita$22,172
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty7.8%
County GDP$234M
Avg Weekly Wage$770

Housing

A+
Home Value$67,500
Rent$848
Ownership75.4%
Zillow$85,282
Housing Units283
Rent Burden31.6%

Health

Obesity37.1%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking16.2%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death9,706/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Rain34.8 in/yr
Elevation1,469 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.8%
High School+85.6%
Graduate+3.1%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 72% / D 26%
Commute24 min
Broadband74.1%
Internet Speed169 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in White City was built in 1942.
The nearest airport is Manhattan Regional (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
29.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 169 Mbps.
91 declared natural disasters on record.