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Whitewater, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Preble County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
71 Population 888/sq mi density
$60,536 Median Income $25,231 per capita
$80,000 Home Value $228,966 Zillow
52°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
200 Violent Crime/100K 2,603 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$60,536 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$80,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
200 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Whitewater, IN

At a Glance

Median Income
$60,536
19% below
$25,231 per capita
Home Value
$80,000
72% below
Zillow: $228,966
Violent Crime
200/100K
47% below
2,603/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.4%
36% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
4.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.3%
7% above
17.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
293 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)

Income
81%
Home Value
28%
Poverty
32%
Bachelor's
64%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
53%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Whitewater 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

Whitewater residents earn a median household income of $60,536 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,231. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 806 business establishments, including 59 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Whitewater is $80,000 , 72% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $228,966. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1950.

Safety & Crime

Whitewater reports 200 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 47% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,603/100K.

Education

21.4% of adults in Whitewater hold a bachelor's degree or higher (36% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Whitewater has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population71
Median Age50.2 yrs
Density888/mi²
Male / Female63% / 37%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans58.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$60,536
Per Capita$25,231
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty4.0%
County GDP$1,563M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,014

Housing

A+
Home Value$80,000
Rent
Ownership90.3%
Zillow$228,966
Housing Units24
Rent Burden23.5%

Crime

F
Violent200/100K
Property2,603/100K

Health

Obesity34.3%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking17.3%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death9,640/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain42.9 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation1,131 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.4%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+7.1%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 79% / D 20%
Commute18 min
Broadband31.0%
Internet Speed103 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries11

Did You Know?

The median home in Whitewater was built in 1950.
22.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is James M Cox Dayton International (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.403 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
24.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 103 Mbps.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.