At a Glance
Median Income
$71,875
$30,909 per capita
Home Value
$123,700
Zillow: $236,176
Median Rent
$933/mo
15.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
31.7%
86.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.8%
2.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.6%
18.0% smoking rate
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?
A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Whitewater residents earn a median household income of $71,875 , which is 4% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,909. The unemployment rate stands at 0.8% (78% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 14,427 business establishments, including 1,236 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Whitewater is $123,700 , 56% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $236,176. Median rent is $933/month, with 15.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
31.7% of adults in Whitewater hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(6% below the national average).
86.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Whitewater has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population900
Median Age47.7 yrs
Density2,195/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.4%
Veterans4.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$71,875
Per Capita$30,909
Unemployment0.8%
Poverty2.6%
County GDP$41,525M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,166
Housing
A+
Home Value$123,700
Rent$933
Ownership84.2%
Zillow$236,176
Housing Units371
Rent Burden15.8%
Health
Obesity40.6%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking18.0%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death10,292/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain36.8 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation1,366 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+31.7%
High School+86.2%
Graduate+6.6%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 42%
Commute23 min
Broadband78.6%
Internet Speed134 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries20
Did You Know?
The median home in Whitewater was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Wichita Dwight D Eisenhower Ntl (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.461 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
17.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 134 Mbps.
There are 1,236 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 65 fatal vehicle crashes.