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Whitewater, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Walworth County County
Whitewater, WI
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 $49,000 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,009. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,401 business establishments, including 337 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Whitewater is $211,800 , 25% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $331,149. Median rent is $985/month, with 32.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.
Safety & Crime
Whitewater reports 207 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 46% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,060/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
35.7% of adults in Whitewater hold a bachelor's degree or higher (6% above the national average). 91.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Whitewater has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.