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Whitewater, MO

Missouri

Whitewater is a small town in Missouri with a population of 75. Residents earn $48,558 per year, which is 35% below the national average.

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
75 Population 357/sq mi density
$48,558 Median Income $34,956 per capita
$101,900 Home Value
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$48,558 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$101,900 home value
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $48,558
35% lower than US avg
Home Value $101,900
64% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 10.0%
70% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 36.2%
13% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.7%
78% lower than US avg

How Whitewater Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population75
Median Age58.0 yrs
Density357/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans72.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$48,558
Per Capita$34,956
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty2.7%
Commute59 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$101,900
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units58
Rent Burden27.9%

Health

Obesity36.2%
Uninsured8.8%
Smoking17.5%
Depression26.3%
Heart Disease5.4%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI41 (Good)
Sunny Days318/yr
Elevation367 ft (112 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.0%
High School+88.3%
Graduate+3.3%
School Score5.51

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute59 min
Broadband47.0%

Is Whitewater a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Whitewater receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, long commute times. Whitewater offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Whitewater is $48,558, 35% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 59 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Whitewater is $101,900, 64% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

10.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

With 318 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Whitewater has a population of 75 with a density of 357 people per square mile. The median age is 58.0 years, 49% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

75
Total Population
357
People / sq mi
58.0yrs
Median Age
49% above US avg
0.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 54.7%
Female 45.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Whitewater vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Whitewater vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Whitewater is $48,558, which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 59 minutes.

Income: Whitewater vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$48,558
35% below US avg
Per Capita Income$34,956

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate2.7%
78% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living90.80 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time58.9 min
Drive Alone76.1%
Public Transit2.2%
Work from Home4.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Whitewater is $101,900, 64% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$101,900
64% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden27.9%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$732
1 Bedroom$775
2 Bedrooms$970
3 Bedrooms$1,265
4 Bedrooms$1,457

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied87.2%
Housing Units58
Median Year Built1984

Property Tax

In Whitewater, 36.2% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 8.8% of residents lack health insurance. 17.5% are current smokers. 26.3% report depression. 29.1% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Whitewater vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity36.2%
13% above US avg
Diabetes10.2%
Heart Disease5.4%
High Blood Pressure32.9%
Asthma11.2%
COPD7.8%
Cancer7.4%
Stroke3.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking17.5%
25% above US avg
Binge Drinking18.3%
Physical Inactivity29.1%
Depression26.3%
Mental Distress19.5%
Physical Distress14.5%
Short Sleep38.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate77.3%
Uninsured8.8%
2% above US avg
Checkup Rate76.6%
Dental Visits56.0%

Food & Exercise

10.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (70% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 54.2-point margin. 47.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 76.6%
D 22.4%

Winner: Republican by 54.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+10.0%
70% below US avg
High School+88.3%
Graduate Degree+3.3%
School Test Score5.51
D Education Grade (1.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density357/sq mi
Total Area0.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access47.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute58.9 min
Drive Alone76.1%
Public Transit2.2%
Work from Home4.3%

Nearby Cities

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