At a Glance
Median Income
$28,500
$11,383 per capita
Home Value
$130,900
Zillow: $394,556
Median Rent
$842/mo
42.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
783/100K
4,878/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
2.6%
69.7% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
58.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
47.8%
36.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
318 sunny days/yr
How Whitecone Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Whitecone's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Whitecone a Good Place to Live?
C
2.1 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Whitecone residents earn a median household income of $28,500 , which is 62% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $11,383. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 58.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,970 business establishments, including 248 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Whitecone is $130,900 , 54% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $394,556. Median rent is $842/month, with 42.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1992.
Safety & Crime
Whitecone reports 783 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 106% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,878/100K.
Education
2.6% of adults in Whitecone hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(92% below the national average).
69.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Whitecone has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 73°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
Population942
Median Age33.3 yrs
Density21/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.5%
Economy
C
Median Income$28,500
Per Capita$11,383
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty58.9%
County GDP$4,065M
Avg Weekly Wage$970
Housing
A
Home Value$130,900
Rent$842
Ownership69.7%
Zillow$394,556
Housing Units360
Rent Burden42.7%
Crime
F
Violent783/100K
Property4,878/100K
Health
Obesity47.8%
Diabetes21.5%
Smoking36.3%
Heart Disease11.1%
Premature Death21,728/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days318/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation6,082 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+2.6%
High School+69.7%
Graduate+0.6%
School Score4.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 58% / D 41%
Commute49 min
Broadband51.6%
Internet Speed38 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries15
Did You Know?
The median home in Whitecone was built in 1992.
17.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Winslow-Lindbergh Regional (54 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.454 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 248 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 37 fatal vehicle crashes.