Montana
Whitewater is a small town in Montana with a population of 100. Residents earn $35,417 per year, which is 53% below the national average.
Based on current data, Whitewater receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Whitewater stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Whitewater is $35,417, 53% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.8%. 10.3% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 12 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Whitewater is $79,000, 72% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $267 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Educational attainment is solid, with 34.8% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 87.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Whitewater has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F. Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.6 inches, including 22.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.
| English Only | 95.1% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.9% |
| 63% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $35,417 |
| 53% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $19,206 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $797 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $52,342 |
| Unemployment | 2.8% |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.3% |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 186 |
| County GDP | $164M |
| Restaurants | 21 |
| Healthcare | 9 |
| Retail | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,800 |
| 20% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.54% |
| Commute Time | 12.3 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $79,000 |
| 72% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $267 |
| 77% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 10.9% |
| Studio | $988 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,076 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,336 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,789 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,113 |
| Owner-Occupied | 27.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,800 |
| 20% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.54% |
| Obesity | 37.5% |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.5% |
| Heart Disease | 4.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 25.1% |
| Asthma | 11.6% |
| COPD | 6.0% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.3% |
| Depression | 26.9% |
| Mental Distress | 19.8% |
| Physical Distress | 13.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 87.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 65.6% |
| Premature Death | 10,668/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 60.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 9 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 41.6°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 12.6 inches |
| 67% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 22.9 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 26.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 2,372 ft (723 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 94/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.7635°N, 107.6302°W |
| County FIPS | 30071 |
Winner: Republican by 62.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 34.8% |
| 3% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 87.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.68 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 94/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.1 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 48.0% |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 9 |
| Restaurants | 21 |
| Retail Stores | 20 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 12.3 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |