Indiana · Metropolitan Area
Whiting is a small town in Indiana with a population of 4,554. Residents earn $65,433 per year, which is 13% below the national average.
Based on current data, Whiting receives an overall livability score of 2.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, high obesity rates. Whiting has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Whiting is $65,433, 13% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 7.6% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. The poverty rate of 20.1% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.
The median home value in Whiting is $204,800, 27% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,033 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Whiting is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 41 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,124 per 100,000, 59% above the national average.
16.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 83.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.
Whiting experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.2 inches, including 40.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 68.0% |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 32.0% |
| 139% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $65,433 |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $29,671 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,177 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $69,524 |
| Unemployment | 7.6% |
| 111% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 20.1% |
| 62% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 11,872 |
| County GDP | $31,242M |
| Restaurants | 1,110 |
| Healthcare | 1,376 |
| Retail | 1,546 |
| Manufacturing | 366 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,190 |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.05% |
| Commute Time | 31.5 min |
| Work from Home | 9.1% |
| Census Median | $204,800 |
| 27% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $195,945 |
| Median List Price | $205,000 |
| Median List Price | $205,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $110 |
| Homes Sold | 4 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.4% |
| Price Drops | 40.0% |
| Inventory | 5 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,033 |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,248 |
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $882 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,096 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,391 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,590 |
| Owner-Occupied | 51.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,190 |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.05% |
| Obesity | 41.3% |
| 29% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 14.4% |
| Heart Disease | 6.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.5% |
| Asthma | 10.9% |
| COPD | 8.3% |
| Stroke | 3.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 32.1% |
| Depression | 21.6% |
| Mental Distress | 18.7% |
| Physical Distress | 16.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 85.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.6% |
| Premature Death | 10,981/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 92.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,376 |
| Total Violent | 41.1/100K |
| 89% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 20.6/100K |
| Assault | 20.6/100K |
| Total Property | 3,123.7/100K |
| 59% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 287.7/100K |
| Theft | 2,568.9/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 267.2/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 53 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 50.2°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 39.2 inches |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 40.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 591 ft (180 m) |
| Area | 1.8 sq mi (4.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,516/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.6730°N, 87.4840°W |
| County FIPS | 18089 |
Winner: Democrat by 5.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 16.6% |
| 51% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 83.7% |
| School Test Score | 6.01 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 2,516/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.8 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 26 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,376 |
| Restaurants | 1,110 |
| Retail Stores | 1,546 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 53 |
| Avg Commute | 31.5 min |
| Work from Home | 9.1% |