At a Glance
Violent Crime
1,109/100K
4,653/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
38.8%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.3%
17.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Whitehaven Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Whitehaven's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Whitehaven a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Whitehaven reports 1,109 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 192% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,653/100K.
Education
38.8% of adults in Whitehaven hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(15% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Whitehaven has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population80
Density216/mi²
Male / Female39% / 61%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans80.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$7,088M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,088
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$255,066
Housing Units70
Rent Burden30.3%
Crime
F
Violent1,109/100K
Property4,653/100K
Health
Obesity36.3%
Diabetes11.3%
Smoking17.4%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death9,977/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain48.0 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation2 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+38.8%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+48.5%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 46%
Broadband31.0%
Internet Speed92 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The nearest airport is Salisbury-Ocean City Wicomico Regional (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.455 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
51.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 209 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
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