At a Glance
Median Income
$64,861
$38,395 per capita
Home Value
$128,600
Zillow: $320,826
Median Rent
$752/mo
21.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.6%
79.7% high school+
Unemployment
8.1%
23.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.0%
19.3% smoking rate
How Whitesburg Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Whitesburg's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Whitesburg a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Whitesburg residents earn a median household income of $64,861 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,395. The unemployment rate stands at 8.1% (125% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 23.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,688 business establishments, including 248 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Whitesburg is $128,600 , 54% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $320,826. Median rent is $752/month, with 21.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1969.
Education
12.6% of adults in Whitesburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(63% below the national average).
79.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Whitesburg has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population439
Median Age44.6 yrs
Density158/mi²
Male / Female60% / 40%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.7%
Economy
C+
Median Income$64,861
Per Capita$38,395
Unemployment8.1%
Poverty23.3%
County GDP$7,675M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,043
Housing
A+
Home Value$128,600
Rent$752
Ownership60.5%
Zillow$320,826
Housing Units275
Rent Burden21.0%
Health
Obesity34.0%
Diabetes11.8%
Smoking19.3%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death8,324/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain52.5 in/yr
Elevation849 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+12.6%
High School+79.7%
Graduate+0.2%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 33%
Commute36 min
Broadband85.1%
Internet Speed186 Mbps
EV Stations17
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Whitesburg was founded in 1873.
The median home in Whitesburg was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.417 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 186 Mbps.
There are 248 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.