Kansas · Metropolitan Area
White Cloud is a small town in Kansas with a population of 136. Residents earn $35,417 per year, which is 53% below the national average.
Based on current data, White Cloud receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes. White Cloud offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in White Cloud is $35,417, 53% below the national average of $75,149. At 10.4%, unemployment is notably high. Only 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in White Cloud is $56,300, 80% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $525 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
12.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 82.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
White Cloud experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 98.0% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.0% |
| 85% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $35,417 |
| 53% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $21,254 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $971 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $67,094 |
| Unemployment | 10.4% |
| 189% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.5% |
| 40% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 234 |
| County GDP | $352M |
| Restaurants | 8 |
| Healthcare | 18 |
| Retail | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,300 |
| 34% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.09% |
| Commute Time | 15.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 94.2% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $56,300 |
| 80% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $525 |
| 55% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 17.5% |
| Studio | $702 |
| 1 Bedroom | $753 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $947 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,223 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,397 |
| Owner-Occupied | 47.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,300 |
| 34% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.09% |
| Obesity | 38.2% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.2% |
| Heart Disease | 5.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.5% |
| Asthma | 10.6% |
| COPD | 6.1% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.9% |
| Depression | 21.6% |
| Mental Distress | 17.9% |
| Physical Distress | 12.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 86.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.6% |
| Premature Death | 6,807/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 22.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 18 |
| Annual Average | 52.7°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 878 ft (268 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 189/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.9743°N, 95.2990°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County FIPS | 20043 |
Winner: Republican by 63.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 12.2% |
| 64% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 82.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.80 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 189/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.7 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 53.0% |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 18 |
| Restaurants | 8 |
| Retail Stores | 16 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 15.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 94.2% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |