At a Glance
Median Income
$57,298
$31,548 per capita
Home Value
$179,800
Zillow: $312,320
Median Rent
$969/mo
14.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.2%
97.5% high school+
Unemployment
6.7%
2.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.2%
15.3% smoking rate
How Whitelaw Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Whitelaw's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Whitelaw a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Whitelaw residents earn a median household income of $57,298 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,548. The unemployment rate stands at 6.7% (86% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,990 business establishments, including 176 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Whitelaw is $179,800 , 36% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $312,320. Median rent is $969/month, with 14.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Education
10.2% of adults in Whitelaw hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(70% below the national average).
97.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Whitelaw has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population922
Median Age42.0 yrs
Density1,740/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born1.3%
Veterans5.3%
Economy
B
Median Income$57,298
Per Capita$31,548
Unemployment6.7%
Poverty2.1%
County GDP$5,402M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,030
Housing
A+
Home Value$179,800
Rent$969
Ownership73.5%
Zillow$312,320
Housing Units383
Rent Burden14.5%
Health
Obesity39.2%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking15.3%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death7,254/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain31.4 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation846 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.2%
High School+97.5%
Graduate+4.6%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 38%
Commute19 min
Broadband93.0%
Internet Speed77 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Whitelaw was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Green Bay/Austin Straubel International (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.414 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.6% of the population has a disability.
There are 176 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.