At a Glance
Violent Crime
282/100K
2,341/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
30.5%
71.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.2%
23.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F
318 sunny days/yr
How White Water Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows White Water's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is White Water a Good Place to Live?
C
2.2 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
White Water reports 282 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 26% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,341/100K.
Education
30.5% of adults in White Water hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(9% below the national average).
71.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
White Water has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population59
Median Age65.9 yrs
Density49/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans59.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$34,737
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,335M
Avg Weekly Wage$818
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership39.1%
Zillow$226,313
Housing Units44
Rent Burden26.7%
Crime
F
Violent282/100K
Property2,341/100K
Health
Obesity38.2%
Diabetes13.5%
Smoking23.6%
Heart Disease7.7%
Premature Death13,171/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days318/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation1,027 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+30.5%
High School+71.2%
Graduate+16.2%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Broadband46.0%
Internet Speed102 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in White Water was built in 1973.
68.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Grand Lake Regional (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.470 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
83.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 102 Mbps.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.