At a Glance
Median Income
$60,250
$24,671 per capita
Median Rent
$1,217/mo
26.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
107/100K
2,892/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
39.5%
94.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.1%
8.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.2%
15.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
263 sunny days/yr
How Whiteman AFB Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Whiteman AFB's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Whiteman AFB 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
Whiteman AFB residents earn a median household income of $60,250 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,671. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1% (69% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
Safety & Crime
Whiteman AFB reports 107 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 72% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,892/100K.
Education
39.5% of adults in Whiteman AFB hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(17% above the national average).
94.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Whiteman AFB has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 263 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population3,713
Median Age22.3 yrs
Density556/mi²
Male / Female60% / 40%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans20.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$60,250
Per Capita$24,671
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty8.7%
Housing
A
Home Value
Rent$1,217
Ownership2.8%
Zillow$263,010
Housing Units1,059
Rent Burden26.4%
Crime
F
Violent107/100K
Property2,892/100K
Health
Obesity37.2%
Diabetes12.9%
Smoking15.3%
Heart Disease5.5%
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days263/yr
Rain40.3 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation840 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+39.5%
High School+94.8%
Graduate+8.5%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute10 min
Broadband97.7%
EV Stations9
Did You Know?
The median home in Whiteman AFB was built in 2003.
The nearest airport is Sedalia Regional (21 miles).
4.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.