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White Cloud, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Doniphan County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
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 297 sunny days/yr
377 Violent Crime/100K 3,491 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$35,417 median income, 10.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$56,300 home value, $525/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
377 violent crimes/100K
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
Violent Crime
377/100K
1% below
3,491/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.2%
64% below
82.9% high school+
Unemployment
10.4%
189% above
7.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.2%
19% above
16.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
297 sunny days/yr

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
289%
Crime
99%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is White Cloud a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
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 10.4% (189% 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.

Safety & Crime

White Cloud reports 377 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 1% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,491/100K.

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. The area gets 297 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population136
Median Age36.0 yrs
Density189/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans97.0%

Economy

C
Median Income$35,417
Per Capita$21,254
Unemployment10.4%
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%

Crime

F
Violent377/100K
Property3,491/100K

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days297/yr
AQI39 (Good)
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
Broadband53.0%
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.
27.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.