Home Value
$216,000
23% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
18.0%
47% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate
39.9%
24% higher than US avg
Unemployment
0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate
0.0%
100% lower than US avg
How Whiteside Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population50
Median Age81.3 yrs
Density13/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Largest GroupWhite 92%
Veterans50.0%
Economy
Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$32,384
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$650M
Housing
Home Value$216,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Health
Obesity39.9%
UninsuredN/A
Depression32.7%
Heart Disease7.0%
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
AQI40 (Good)
Rain56.5 in/yr
Elevation878 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.0%
High School+48.0%
School Score5.08
Community
2024 VoteR 83% / D 16%
CommuteN/A
Broadband34.0%
Libraries1
Is Whiteside a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Whiteside receives an overall livability score of 2.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Whiteside has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
Economy & Jobs
The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Whiteside is $216,000, 23% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership.
Education
18.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 48.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.
Climate & Weather
Whiteside enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F. Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Whiteside has a population of 50 with a density of 13 people per square mile. The median age is 81.3 years, 109% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (92%), with 8% Hispanic.
Population
81.3yrs
Median Age
109% above US avg
Race & Ethnicity
Whiteside vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
Social Characteristics
Whiteside vs U.S. Average
The median household income in Whiteside is N/A. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
Income: Whiteside vs U.S.
Income
| |
| Per Capita Income | $32,384 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $908 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $62,898 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Establishments (County) | 310 |
| County GDP | $650M |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 20 |
| Healthcare | 18 |
| Retail | 66 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
Tax & Cost of Living
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,417 |
| 2% below US avg |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.58% |
The median home value in Whiteside is $216,000, 23% below the national average.
Home Values
| Census Median | $216,000 |
| 23% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
HUD Fair Market Rent
| Studio | $882 |
| 1 Bedroom | $924 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,118 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,445 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,644 |
Ownership & Property
Property Tax
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,417 |
| 2% below US avg |
| Effective Rate | 1.58% |
In Whiteside, 39.9% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 32.7% report depression. 27.7% are physically inactive.
Health Metrics: Whiteside vs U.S. Average (%)
Chronic Conditions
| Obesity | 39.9% |
| 24% above US avg |
| Diabetes | 12.3% |
| Heart Disease | 7.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.0% |
| Asthma | 11.7% |
| COPD | 9.4% |
| Stroke | 3.5% |
Behaviors & Mental Health
| |
| Binge Drinking | 15.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.7% |
| Depression | 32.7% |
| Mental Distress | 22.4% |
| Physical Distress | 16.1% |
Healthcare Access
| Insurance Rate | 100.0% |
| |
| Checkup Rate | 75.1% |
| Premature Death | 11,895/100K |
Food & Exercise
| Exercise Access | 62.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 18 |
Crime Rates: Whiteside vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Traffic Safety
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| FEMA Disasters | 182 |
Safety Score
Whiteside has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation is 56.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 59.4°F |
| 10% above US avg |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
Precipitation & Snow
| Annual Rainfall | 56.5 inches |
| 49% above US avg |
| Snowfall | 0.7 inches/yr |
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Geography
| Elevation | 878 ft (268 m) |
| Area | 4.0 sq mi (10.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 13/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.9946°N, 85.4868°W |
| County FIPS | 13083 |