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Whitewater, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Sedgwick County County
Whitewater, KS
At a Glance
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)
Is Whitewater a Good Place to Live?
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 0.5% (86% 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 $223,248. 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.
Safety & Crime
Whitewater reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,452/100K.
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. The area gets 317 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.