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Whiteside, MO

Missouri

Whiteside is a small town in Missouri with a population of 96. Residents earn $98,250 per year, which is 31% above the national average.

4.7 /5.0
A+ Excellent
96 Population 960/sq mi density
$98,250 Median Income $31,878 per capita
$95,000 Home Value
$744 Median Rent 9.0% income on rent
A+
Overall
4.7 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$98,250 median income, 3.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$95,000 home value, $744/mo rent
A
Education
4.4 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $98,250
31% higher than US avg
Home Value $95,000
66% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Median Rent $744
36% lower than US avg
Unemployment 3.9%
8% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.2%
66% lower than US avg

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

People

Population96
Median Age34.8 yrs
Density960/mi²
Male / Female68% / 32%
Largest GroupWhite 99%
Veterans76.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$98,250
Per Capita$31,878
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty4.2%
Commute31 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$95,000
Rent$744
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units44
Rent Burden9.0%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI41 (Good)
Sunny Days297/yr
Elevation794 ft (242 m)

Education

A
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+83.8%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.51

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute31 min
Broadband33.0%

Is Whiteside a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Whiteside receives an overall livability score of 4.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Whiteside stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Whiteside is $98,250, which is significantly higher than the national average — 31% above $75,149. This places Whiteside among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 3.9%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Whiteside is $95,000, 66% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $744 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 83.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

With 297 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Whiteside has a population of 96 with a density of 960 people per square mile. The median age is 34.8 years, 11% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99%).

Population

96
Total Population
960
People / sq mi
34.8yrs
Median Age
11% below US avg
0.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 67.7%
Female 32.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Whiteside vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Whiteside vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Whiteside is $98,250, which is 31% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Income: Whiteside vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$98,250
31% above US avg
Per Capita Income$31,878

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.9%
8% above US avg
Poverty Rate4.2%
66% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living90.80 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time31.0 min
Drive Alone92.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Whiteside is $95,000, 66% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $744 (36% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$95,000
66% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$744
36% below US avg
Rent Burden9.0%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$732
1 Bedroom$775
2 Bedrooms$970
3 Bedrooms$1,265
4 Bedrooms$1,457

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied78.8%
Housing Units44
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 54.2-point margin. 33.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 76.6%
D 22.4%

Winner: Republican by 54.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+0.0%
100% below US avg
High School+83.8%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score5.51
A Education Grade (4.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density960/sq mi
Total Area0.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access33.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute31.0 min
Drive Alone92.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Nearby Cities

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