At a Glance
Median Income
$66,215
$28,572 per capita
Home Value
$117,900
Zillow: $107,594
Median Rent
$946/mo
19.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.8%
87.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
3.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.3%
16.6% smoking rate
How Whitesboro Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Whitesboro's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Whitesboro a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Whitesboro residents earn a median household income of $66,215 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,572. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,439 business establishments, including 204 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Whitesboro is $117,900 , 58% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $107,594. Median rent is $946/month, with 19.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1982.
Education
13.8% of adults in Whitesboro hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(59% below the national average).
87.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Whitesboro has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 47.
Data Overview
People
Population2,098
Median Age41.1 yrs
Density120/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.8%
Veterans8.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$66,215
Per Capita$28,572
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty3.6%
County GDP$4,026M
Avg Weekly Wage$895
Housing
A+
Home Value$117,900
Rent$946
Ownership71.9%
Zillow$107,594
Housing Units951
Rent Burden19.3%
Health
Obesity40.3%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking16.6%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death14,706/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Rain57.6 in/yr
AQI47 (Good)
Elevation1,035 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.8%
High School+87.5%
Graduate+10.7%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute39 min
Broadband84.9%
Internet Speed147 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries11
Did You Know?
The median home in Whitesboro was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Northeast Alabama Regional (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 147 Mbps.
There are 204 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 21 fatal vehicle crashes.