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Whitewater, MT
Full City Profile · Montana · Phillips County County
Whitewater, MT
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 $35,417 , which is 53% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $19,206. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 186 business establishments, including 21 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Whitewater is $79,000 , 72% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $144,269. Median rent is $267/month, with 10.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1985.
Safety & Crime
Whitewater reports 147 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 61% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,674/100K.
Education
34.8% of adults in Whitewater hold a bachelor's degree or higher (3% above the national average). 87.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Whitewater has an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.