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Whitecross, United Kingdom

Scotland · United Kingdom

Whitecross is a small town in Scotland, United Kingdom with a population of 780. Elevation: 194 ft (59 m). Average temperature: 49°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

4.4 /5.0
A Great
780 Population 13,000/sq mi density
194 ft Elevation 59 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 10°C
47.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$49,944 Median Income
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$49,944 median income, 4.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$54,171 home value, $1,249/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.0% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

People

Population780
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density13,000/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%

Economy

B
Median Income$49,944
Per Capita$49,944
Unemployment4.8%

Housing

A+
Home Value$54,171
Rent$1,249
Ownership63.0%
Housing Units312

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (10°C)
Rain47.0 in/yr
Sunny Days204/yr
Elevation194 ft (59 m)

Education

A+
Bachelor's+50.0%
High School+84.0%

Community

Population780
Population Density13,000 / sq mi
Elevation194 ft (59 m)
Coordinates55.9735°, -3.6594°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceScotland
Average Temperature49°F (10°C)
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation47.0 inches (1,193 mm)
Annual Snowfall6.2 inches (16 cm)
Median Household Income$49,944
Median Age40.6 years

About Whitecross

Whitecross is a small town in United Kingdom (Scotland) with a population of 780. The city sits at an elevation of 194 feet (59 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Whitecross has a population of 780 with a density of 13,000 people per square mile, spread across 0.1 square miles. The median age is 40.6 years, 4% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.5% female and 49.5% male. English is the primary language spoken at home by 90% of residents. 21.4% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average).

Population

780
Total Population
13,000
People / sq mi
40.6yrs
Median Age
4% above United Kingdom avg
0.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.5%
Female 50.5%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 90.0%
15% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 10.0%

Social Characteristics

Whitecross vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Whitecross is $49,944, which is 34% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $49,944 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $960, 33% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.8% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 71 business establishments. 24.0% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Whitecross vs United Kingdom

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$49,944
34% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$49,944
Avg Weekly Wage$960

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.8%
32% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)71

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone60.0%
Public Transit18.0%
Work from Home24.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Whitecross is $54,171, 81% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,249 (7% above the national average of $1,163). 63.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 312 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 1.1x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$54,171
81% below United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,249
7% above United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership63.0%
Owner-Occupied63.0%
Renter-Occupied37.0%
Housing Units312

Property Tax

Whitecross experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 204 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 194 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average49.4°F
9% below United Kingdom avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days204 days/yr

Geography

Elevation194 ft (59 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²)
Population Density13,000/sq mi
Coordinates55.9735°N, 3.6594°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.0"
24% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 6.2"
Wettest Month (Jan) 5.04"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.36"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

13 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.5. Most recent: M2.6 on Nov 1, 2017.

May 3, 1998 Scotland, United Kingdom M3.5 148 km
Jun 20, 2003 12 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M3.0 52 km
May 13, 2001 3 km W of Locharbriggs, United Kingdom M2.9 97 km
Jun 20, 2003 14 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M2.8 54 km
Aug 27, 1992 33 km NNE of Isle of Islay, United Kingdom M2.7 148 km
Mar 7, 1998 13 km E of Oban, United Kingdom M2.7 110 km
Nov 30, 1997 4 km NNE of Kippen, United Kingdom M2.7 36 km
Aug 28, 1995 5 km NNW of Aviemore, United Kingdom M2.7 141 km
Nov 1, 2017 2 km NNW of Tarbert, United Kingdom M2.6 111 km
Apr 24, 2000 12 km NNW of Penrith, United Kingdom M2.6 144 km
Jun 20, 2003 12 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M2.5 52 km
Jan 9, 1990 29 km W of Aberfeldy, United Kingdom M2.5 86 km
May 28, 2008 12 km WNW of Penrith, United Kingdom M2.5 150 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 5.0 in Wettest
February 38°F (4°C) 3.5 in Coldest
March 41°F (5°C) 3.9 in
April 45°F (7°C) 2.4 in Driest
May 50°F (10°C) 2.5 in
June 55°F (13°C) 2.6 in
July 59°F (15°C) 2.8 in Warmest
August 58°F (14°C) 3.1 in
September 54°F (12°C) 4.1 in
October 48°F (9°C) 4.8 in
November 42°F (6°C) 4.7 in
December 39°F (4°C) 4.8 in

Whitecross has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 38°F in February to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.0") and April the driest (2.4").

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50.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 48% above the national average of 33.7%. 84.0% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+50.0%
48% above United Kingdom avg
High School+84.0%
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density13,000/sq mi
Total Area0.1 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone60.0%
Public Transit18.0%
Work from Home24.0%

Schools in Whitecross

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Whitecross Primary School
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Radio Stations near Whitecross

12 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Capital FM Edinburgh edinburgh, pop MP3 128 kbps
CareSound Radio MP3 128 kbps
Regal Radio blues, community radio MP3 128 kbps
Forth1 pop music, popular AAC+ 47 kbps
BFBS Scotland AAC+ 64 kbps
Edge 1 MP3
Radio ENRG alternative, edinburgh MP3
100.8 Home Radio MP3
242 RADIO MP3 128 kbps
EHFM community radio, edinburgh MP3 192 kbps
Radio GH folk MP3 128 kbps
Stirling Community Radio MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Whitecross

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Alloa Tower
Almond Valley Heritage Centre
Andrew Carnegie Birthplace Museum
Bennie Museum
Blackridge Museum
Bo'ness Motor Museum
Broxburn Community Museum
Callendar House
Culross Palace
Dollar Museum
Falkirk Museums Workshop and Store
Kinneil Museum
Linlithgow Museum
Menstrie Castle
Museum of Scottish Railways
Polmaise Colliery Museum
Scottish Vintage Bus Museum
Shotts Heritage Centre
The Dunmore Pineapple
The Wee Museum of Memory
Whitburn Community Museum

Libraries in Whitecross

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Almondbank Library0.0
Bathgate Library0.0
Blackridge Library0.0
Bo'ness Library0.0
Bonnybridge Library0.0
Carluke Library0.0
Carmondean Library0.0
Cowie Library0.0
Denny Library0.0
Dollar Civic Centre0.0
Dunfermline Carnegie Library & Galleries0.0
Falkirk Library0.0
Fauldhouse Library0.0
Grangemouth Library0.0
Kincardine Library0.0
Kinross Public Library0.0
Lanthorn Library0.0
Larbert Library0.0
Linlithgow Library0.0
Meadowbank Library0.0
Oakley Community Library0.0
Plean Library0.0
Rosyth Library0.0
Shotts Library0.0
Slamannan Library0.0
Speirs Centre0.0
The Lex Davidson Library0.0
Valleyfield Library0.0
West Lothian Local History Library0.0
Whitburn Library0.0

Cafes in Whitecross

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Wee Coffee Cabin

Castles in Whitecross

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Almond Castle

Zoos in Whitecross

1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Newparks Farm

Train Stations in Whitecross

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Birkhill
Manuel

Breweries in Whitecross

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Alechemy
Harviestoun Brewery Ltd
Williams Bros. Brewing Co.

Stadiums & Teams in Whitecross

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Whitecross

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Newmilns Snow & Sports Complex 0.0 $0

Airports Near Whitecross

32 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Edinburgh AirportEDILarge Airport
Dundee AirportDNDMedium Airport
Balado AirfieldSmall Airport
Balgrummo Steading AirstripSmall Airport
Benston Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Blair Drummond Private AirstripSmall Airport
Broomhill Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Buchlyvie AirstripSmall Airport
Castleton FarmSmall Airport
Cumbernauld AirportSmall Airport
Dollar airstripSmall Airport
East Lochlane Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Fife AirportSmall Airport
FinglandSmall Airport
Hilton of Carslogie AirstripSmall Airport
Kier Garden AirstripSmall Airport
Kirriemuir Farm StripSmall Airport
Latch Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Mosside Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Nethershields Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Perth/Scone AirportPSLSmall Airport
Pilmuir Farm AirstripSmall Airport
PolmontSmall Airport
Portmoak Glider FieldSmall Airport
RAF KirknewtonSmall Airport
Sheardale airstripSmall Airport
Skydive StrathallanSmall Airport
Stonehill Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Strathaven AirfieldSmall Airport
Teuchats Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Thankerton private airstripSmall Airport
Thornhill AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Whitecross

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Muiravonside Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/London

🇬🇧 About United Kingdom

Capital London
Population 66,488,991
Area 244,820 km²
GDP (USD) $3,420,796,653,789
GDP per capita $49,944
HDI 0.940
Life expectancy 81.2 years
Internet users 96.3%
Urban population 83.2%
Currency GBP (Pound)
Languages English
Calling code +44
TLD .uk
Driving side left

Public Holidays in United Kingdom

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 2 2 January 2 January
Mar 17 Saint Patrick's Day Saint Patrick's Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
May 4 Early May Bank Holiday Early May Bank Holiday
May 25 Spring Bank Holiday Spring Bank Holiday
Jun 15 World Cup Bank Holiday World Cup Bank Holiday
Jul 13 Battle of the Boyne Battle of the Boyne
Aug 3 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Aug 31 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Nov 30 Saint Andrew's Day Saint Andrew's Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Whitecross

What is the population of Whitecross?

Whitecross has a population of 780 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 13,000 people per square mile, spread across 0.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.6 years. The population is 50.5% female and 49.5% male.

Is Whitecross expensive to live in?

The median household income is $49,944, 34% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $54,171 (81% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,249 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 1.1x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Whitecross?

Whitecross has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. The area receives 204 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 47.0 inches, with 6.2 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Whitecross?

Whitecross has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.8%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $960. There are 71 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Whitecross?

The median home value in Whitecross is $54,171. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,249. The homeownership rate is 63.0%.

How are the schools in Whitecross?

50.0% of adults in Whitecross hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 84.0% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Whitecross?

90% of residents speak only English at home. 21.4% of residents have a disability.

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