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Whiting, IA

Iowa · Metropolitan Area

Whiting is a small town in Iowa with a population of 840. Residents earn $68,977 per year, which is 8% below the national average.

4.1 /5.0
A Great
840 Population 824/sq mi density
$68,977 Median Income $33,958 per capita
$87,800 Home Value $175,407 Zillow
$931 Median Rent 19.7% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 291 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$68,977 median income, 1.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$87,800 home value, $931/mo rent
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $68,977
8% lower than US avg
Home Value $87,800
69% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 24.5%
27% lower than US avg
Median Rent $931
20% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 41.6%
30% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.0%
72% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.5%
48% lower than US avg

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

People

Population840
Median Age51.1 yrs
Density824/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 85%
Veterans13.9%

Economy

A
Median Income$68,977
Per Capita$33,958
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty6.5%
County GDP$7,028M
Commute18 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$87,800
Rent$931
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$175,407
Housing Units376
Rent Burden19.7%

Health

Obesity41.6%
Uninsured7.2%
Smoking15.1%
Depression21.9%
Heart Disease5.1%

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (9°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain29.9 in/yr
Sunny Days291/yr
Elevation1,062 ft (324 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.5%
High School+95.3%
Graduate+7.4%
School Score5.73

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 38%
Commute18 min
Broadband89.1%
Libraries13

Is Whiting a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Whiting receives an overall livability score of 4.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Whiting stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Whiting is $68,977, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.0%. Only 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Whiting is $87,800, 69% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $931 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

24.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Whiting experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. With 291 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 29.9 inches, including 31.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Whiting has a population of 840 with a density of 824 people per square mile. The median age is 51.1 years, 31% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (85%), with 10.2% Hispanic.

Population

840
Total Population
824
People / sq mi
51.1yrs
Median Age
31% above US avg
1.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 46.7%
Female 53.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Whiting vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only97.7%
24% above US avg
Spanish2.3%
83% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Whiting vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Whiting is $68,977, which is 8% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes.

Income: Whiting vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$68,977
8% below US avg
Per Capita Income$33,958
Avg Weekly Wage$1,052
IRS Avg AGI$66,517

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.0%
72% below US avg
Poverty Rate6.5%
48% below US avg
Establishments (County)3,308
County GDP$7,028M

Business (County)

Restaurants269
Healthcare311
Retail389
Manufacturing85

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,875
39% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate5.55%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time18.4 min
Drive Alone71.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home13.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Whiting is $87,800, 69% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $931 (20% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $175,407.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$87,800
69% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$175,407

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$931
20% below US avg
Rent Burden19.7%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$738
1 Bedroom$788
2 Bedrooms$989
3 Bedrooms$1,282
4 Bedrooms$1,420

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied73.7%
Housing Units376
Median Year Built1952

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,875
39% above US avg
Effective Rate5.55%
In Whiting, 41.6% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 7.2% of residents lack health insurance. 15.1% are current smokers. 21.9% report depression. 24.4% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity41.6%
30% above US avg
Diabetes9.6%
Heart Disease5.1%
High Blood Pressure30.6%
Asthma10.2%
COPD5.7%
Cancer7.1%
Stroke2.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking15.1%
8% above US avg
Binge Drinking21.6%
Physical Inactivity24.4%
Depression21.9%
Mental Distress17.8%
Physical Distress12.0%
Short Sleep33.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate94.2%
Uninsured7.2%
16% below US avg
Checkup Rate75.9%
Dental Visits67.2%
Premature Death9,159/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.3/10
Exercise Access90.8%
Healthcare Facilities311
Whiting has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 29.9 inches. The area enjoys 291 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-7°C) 74°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average48.5°F
10% below US avg
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)
Sunny Days291 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall29.9 inches
21% below US avg
Snowfall31.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,062 ft (324 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density824/sq mi
Coordinates42.1272°N, 96.1507°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS19193
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 24.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (27% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 23-point margin. 89.1% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 60.9%
D 37.8%

Winner: Republican by 23 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+24.5%
27% below US avg
High School+95.3%
Graduate Degree+7.4%
School Test Score5.73
C+ Education Grade (3.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density824/sq mi
Total Area1.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access89.1%
Public Libraries13
Healthcare Facilities311
Restaurants269
Retail Stores389

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)4

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute18.4 min
Drive Alone71.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home13.6%

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