White Cloud, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Doniphan County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
136 Population 189/sq mi density
$35,417 Median Income $21,254 per capita
$56,300 Home Value $159,043 Zillow
$525 Median Rent 17.5% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$35,417 median income, 17.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$56,300 home value, $525/mo rent
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.2% bachelor's degree or higher

White Cloud, KS

At a Glance

Median Income
$35,417
53% below
$21,254 per capita
Home Value
$56,300
80% below
Zillow: $159,043
Median Rent
$525/mo
55% below
17.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.2%
64% below
82.9% high school+
Unemployment
17.5%
386% above
7.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.2%
19% above
16.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

How White Cloud Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
47%
Home Value
20%
Rent
45%
Poverty
60%
Bachelor's
36%
Unemployment
486%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is White Cloud a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

White Cloud residents earn a median household income of $35,417 , which is 53% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,254. The unemployment rate stands at 17.5% (386% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 234 business establishments, including 8 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in White Cloud is $56,300 , 80% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $159,043. Median rent is $525/month, with 17.5% 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 1978.

Education

12.2% of adults in White Cloud hold a bachelor's degree or higher (64% below the national average). 82.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

White Cloud has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population136
Median Age36.0 yrs
Density189/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans8.2%

Economy

C
Median Income$35,417
Per Capita$21,254
Unemployment17.5%
Poverty7.5%
County GDP$352M
Avg Weekly Wage$971

Housing

A+
Home Value$56,300
Rent$525
Ownership47.2%
Zillow$159,043
Housing Units104
Rent Burden17.5%

Health

Obesity38.2%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking16.5%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death6,807/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain33.6 in/yr
Elevation878 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+12.2%
High School+82.9%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 81% / D 18%
Commute16 min
Broadband79.2%
Internet Speed46 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in White Cloud was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Kansas City International (56 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.423 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.