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Whiting, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Woodbury County County
Whiting, IA
At a Glance
How Whiting Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Whiting's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Whiting a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Whiting residents earn a median household income of $68,977 , which is 8% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,958. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0% (72% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,308 business establishments, including 269 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Whiting is $87,800 , 69% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $175,407. Median rent is $931/month, with 19.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1952.
Safety & Crime
Whiting reports 411 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 8% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,984/100K.
Education
24.5% of adults in Whiting hold a bachelor's degree or higher (27% below the national average). 95.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Whiting has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.