At a Glance
Median Income
$60,536
$25,231 per capita
Home Value
$80,000
Zillow: $228,966
Violent Crime
200/100K
2,603/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.4%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
4.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.3%
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)
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.