Wisconsin
Whitewater is a small city in Wisconsin with a population of 15,705. Residents earn $49,000 per year, which is 35% below the national average.
Based on current data, Whitewater receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Whitewater offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Whitewater is $49,000, 35% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.7%. 9.8% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Whitewater is $211,800, 25% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $985 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Whitewater is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 121 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,856 per 100,000, near the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 35.7% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 91.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Whitewater experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.2 inches, including 33.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 88.2% |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 11.8% |
| 12% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $49,000 |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $24,009 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $980 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $89,712 |
| Unemployment | 2.7% |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.8% |
| 21% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 3,401 |
| County GDP | $6,423M |
| Restaurants | 337 |
| Healthcare | 234 |
| Retail | 366 |
| Manufacturing | 188 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $8,487 |
| 142% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.01% |
| Commute Time | 17.4 min |
| Work from Home | 8.1% |
| Census Median | $211,800 |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $331,149 |
| Median List Price | $372,400 |
| Median List Price | $372,400 |
| $/Sq Ft | $178 |
| Homes Sold | 6 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 95.0% |
| Price Drops | 19.2% |
| Inventory | 26 |
| Census Median Rent | $985 |
| 15% below US avg |
| Studio | $797 |
| 1 Bedroom | $872 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,097 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,405 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,572 |
| Owner-Occupied | 30.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,487 |
| 142% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.01% |
| Obesity | 43.9% |
| 37% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.6% |
| Heart Disease | 6.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.9% |
| Asthma | 11.2% |
| COPD | 7.1% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 31.2% |
| Depression | 23.8% |
| Mental Distress | 17.9% |
| Physical Distress | 14.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 92.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.0% |
| Premature Death | 7,248/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 82.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 234 |
| Total Violent | 121.5/100K |
| 68% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 13.5/100K |
| Robbery | 27.0/100K |
| Assault | 81.0/100K |
| Total Property | 1,855.6/100K |
| 5% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 290.2/100K |
| Theft | 1,531.7/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 33.7/100K |
| Arson | 13.5/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 12 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 47.0°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 36.2 inches |
| 5% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 33.9 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 810 ft (247 m) |
| Area | 8.8 sq mi (22.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,777/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.8374°N, 88.7343°W |
| County FIPS | 55127 |
Winner: Republican by 22.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 35.7% |
| 6% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 91.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,777/sq mi |
| Total Area | 8.8 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 11 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 234 |
| Restaurants | 337 |
| Retail Stores | 366 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 12 |
| Avg Commute | 17.4 min |
| Work from Home | 8.1% |