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Whitehead, MB

Manitoba

Whitehead is a small town in Manitoba with a population of 1,679. Residents earn $105,000 per year, which is 40% above the national average.

Data updated June 2026

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,679 Population 8/sq mi density
$105,000 Median Income $52,400 per capita
$376,000 Home Value
$785 Median Rent 11.4% income on rent
37°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$105,000 median income, 5.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$376,000 home value, $785/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.9% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $105,000
40% higher than US avg
Home Value $376,000
33% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 10.9%
68% lower than US avg
Median Rent $785
33% lower than US avg
Unemployment 5.3%
47% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.7%
46% lower than US avg

How Whitehead Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,679
Median Age40.4 yrs
Density8/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 97%

Economy

A
Median Income$105,000
Per Capita$52,400
Unemployment5.3%
Poverty6.7%
Commute26 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$376,000
Rent$785
Ownership95.1%
Housing Units610
Rent Burden11.4%

Crime

C+
Property3,500/100K
Burglary484/100K

Climate

Avg Temp37°F (3°C)
Rain19.3 in/yr
Sunny Days301/yr
Elevation1,414 ft (431 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.9%
High School+32.5%
Graduate+1.5%

Community

Commute26 min

Is Whitehead a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Whitehead receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Whitehead offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Whitehead is $105,000, which is significantly higher than the national average / 40% above $75,149. This places Whitehead among higher-income communities. The unemployment rate of 5.3% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Whitehead is $376,000, 33% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $785 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.6x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the national average.

Education

10.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 32.5% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Whitehead has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F. Winters average 1°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. With 301 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 19.3 inches.

Whitehead has a population of 1,679 with a density of 8 people per square mile, spread across 223.0 square miles. The median age is 40.4 years, 4% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 49.9% female and 50.5% male. The city is predominantly White (97%), with 1.5% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 92.8% of residents.

Population

1,679
Total Population
8
People / sq mi
40.4yrs
Median Age
4% above US avg
223.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.5%
Female 49.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Whitehead vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 92.8%
18% above US avg
Spanish 0.9%
93% below US avg
Other Languages 6.3%

Social Characteristics

Whitehead vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Whitehead is $105,000, which is 40% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $52,400 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,008, 30% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 52 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes. 21.5% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Whitehead vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$105,000
40% above US avg
Per Capita Income$52,400
Avg Weekly Wage$1,008

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.3%
47% above US avg
Poverty Rate6.7%
46% below US avg
Establishments (County)52

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.6 min
Drive Alone91.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home21.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Whitehead is $376,000, 33% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $785 (33% below the national average of $1,163). 95.1% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 610 total housing units in the city. 11.4% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.6x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$376,000
33% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$785
33% below US avg
Rent Burden11.4%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership95.1%
Owner-Occupied95.1%
Renter-Occupied5.7%
Housing Units610

Property Tax

Property crime stands at 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,503, burglary at 484, vehicle theft at 505 per 100,000 residents. Overall, Whitehead receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Whitehead vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Total Property3,500.0/100K
79% above US avg
Burglary483.9/100K
Theft2,503.4/100K
Vehicle Theft504.8/100K

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Safety GradeC+
Safety Score2.5 / 5.0
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Whitehead has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 1°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 65°F. The area gets 301 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 19.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,414 feet.

Temperature

1°F Jan (-17°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average36.6°F
32% below US avg
January Average1°F (-17°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,414 ft (431 m)
Area223.0 sq mi (577.6 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates49.8151°N, 100.2577°W
TimezoneAmerica/Winnipeg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.3"
49% below US avg
Snowfall 4.1"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.23"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.63"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M4.0 on Aug 11, 2021.

Aug 16, 2019 18 km ENE of Esterhazy, Canada M4.0 148 km
Aug 11, 2021 25 km S of Langenburg, Canada M4.0 135 km
Apr 11, 2008 25 km ESE of Esterhazy, Canada M3.6 136 km
Jul 10, 1992 17 km E of Esterhazy, Canada M3.4 145 km
Feb 24, 2006 15 km S of Langenburg, Canada M2.8 145 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 1°F (-17°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 8°F (-13°C) 0.6 in Driest
March 20°F (-7°C) 0.9 in
April 38°F (3°C) 1.1 in
May 52°F (11°C) 2.4 in
June 62°F (17°C) 3.2 in Wettest
July 66°F (19°C) 3.0 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 2.5 in
September 54°F (12°C) 1.7 in
October 42°F (5°C) 1.4 in
November 23°F (-5°C) 0.8 in
December 7°F (-14°C) 0.9 in

Whitehead has a seasonal temperature swing of 65°F / from 1°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (0.6").

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10.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 68% below the national average of 33.7%. 32.5% have completed high school. 1.5% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 91.3% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+10.9%
68% below US avg
High School+32.5%
Graduate Degree+1.5%
D Education Grade (1.9/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density8/sq mi
Total Area223.0 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.6 min
Drive Alone91.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home21.5%

Radio Stations near Whitehead

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CKLQ "Q Country" 880 & 91.5 Brandon, MB country AAC+ 48 kbps
CKLF-FM 94.7 "Star FM" Brandon, MB hot adult contemporary AAC+ 48 kbps
Insane Realm Radio (US) trash metal MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Whitehead

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Hillcrest Museum
Souris Railway Museum

Airports Near Whitehead

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Brandon Municipal AirportYBRMedium Airport
Virden / RJ (Bob) Andrew Field Regional Aerodrome-Medium Airport
Deloraine Airport-Small Airport
Erickson Municipal Airport-Small Airport
Hartney Airport-Small Airport
Killarney Municipal Airport-Small Airport
Minnedosa Airport-Small Airport
Neepawa Airport-Small Airport
Shoal Lake Airport-Small Airport
Souris Glenwood Industrial Air Park-Small Airport
Strathclair Airport-Small Airport
Virden (Gabrielle Farm) Airport-Small Airport

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Frequently Asked Questions About Whitehead

What is the population of Whitehead?

Whitehead has a population of 1,679 residents and is located in Manitoba. The population density is 8 people per square mile, spread across 223.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.4 years. The population is 49.9% female and 50.5% male.

Is Whitehead expensive to live in?

The median household income is $105,000, 40% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $376,000 (33% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $785 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.6x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Whitehead safe?

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Whitehead receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Whitehead?

Whitehead has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winter temperatures average 1°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 301 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 19.3 inches, with 4.1 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Whitehead?

The unemployment rate in Whitehead is 5.3%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $1,008. There are 52 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 26 minutes, and 21.5% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Whitehead?

The median home value in Whitehead is $376,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $785. The homeownership rate is 95.1%.

How are the schools in Whitehead?

10.9% of adults in Whitehead hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 32.5% have completed high school. 1.5% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Whitehead?

The average commute in Whitehead is 26 minutes. 91.3% of workers drive alone to work, and 21.5% work from home.

What are the demographics of Whitehead?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Whitehead is 97% White, 0.6% Black or African American, 1.5% Asian. 92.8% of residents speak only English at home.

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