At a Glance
Median Income
$76,974
$24,936 per capita
Home Value
$273,600
Zillow: $326,548
Median Rent
$1,201/mo
30.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
598/100K
4,130/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.8%
83.6% high school+
Unemployment
10.6%
16.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.0%
15.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
328 sunny days/yr
How Whitewater Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Whitewater's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Whitewater a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Whitewater residents earn a median household income of $76,974 , which is 2% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,936. The unemployment rate stands at 10.6% (194% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 86,446 business establishments, including 4,533 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Whitewater is $273,600 , 3% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $326,548. Median rent is $1,201/month, with 30.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2001.
Safety & Crime
Whitewater reports 598 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 57% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,130/100K.
Education
15.8% of adults in Whitewater hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(53% below the national average).
83.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Whitewater has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 328 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 24.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population1,254
Median Age41.1 yrs
Density127/mi²
Male / Female57% / 44%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.0%
Economy
C+
Median Income$76,974
Per Capita$24,936
Unemployment10.6%
Poverty16.9%
County GDP$134,757M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,149
Housing
A+
Home Value$273,600
Rent$1,201
Ownership83.7%
Zillow$326,548
Housing Units403
Rent Burden30.3%
Crime
F
Violent598/100K
Property4,130/100K
Health
Obesity42.0%
Diabetes13.7%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death7,817/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days328/yr
Rain24.5 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation1,589 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.8%
High School+83.6%
Graduate+9.3%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 48%
Commute32 min
Broadband94.3%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries60
Did You Know?
The median home in Whitewater was built in 2001.
16.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Palm Springs International (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
20.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 128 Mbps.
There are 4,533 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 341 fatal vehicle crashes.
910 declared natural disasters on record.
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