At a Glance
Median Income
$39,792
$26,612 per capita
Home Value
$59,700
Zillow: $129,205
Bachelor's Degree+
16.6%
94.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
19.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.6%
16.8% smoking rate
How White Pine Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows White Pine's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is White Pine 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 Pine residents earn a median household income of $39,792 , which is 47% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,612. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 191 business establishments, including 29 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in White Pine is $59,700 , 79% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $129,205. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.
Education
16.6% of adults in White Pine hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(51% below the national average).
94.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
White Pine has an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C).
Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population404
Median Age60.8 yrs
Density81/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born1.5%
Veterans21.1%
Economy
B
Median Income$39,792
Per Capita$26,612
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty19.6%
County GDP$169M
Avg Weekly Wage$685
Housing
A+
Home Value$59,700
Rent
Ownership95.0%
Zillow$129,205
Housing Units324
Rent Burden31.3%
Health
Obesity36.6%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking16.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death13,371/100K
Climate
Avg Temp40°F
Rain42.6 in/yr
Elevation917 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.6%
High School+94.5%
Graduate+1.8%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute26 min
Broadband82.1%
Internet Speed73 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in White Pine was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is Marquette/Sawyer Regional (108 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.415 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
20.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.