Whiting, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Jackson County County

4.2 /5.0
A Great
316 Population 313/sq mi density
$58,125 Median Income $32,526 per capita
$92,500 Home Value $212,582 Zillow
$800 Median Rent 26.7% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$58,125 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$92,500 home value, $800/mo rent
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
29.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Whiting, KS

At a Glance

Median Income
$58,125
23% below
$32,526 per capita
Home Value
$92,500
67% below
Zillow: $212,582
Median Rent
$800/mo
31% below
26.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
29.5%
12% below
95.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
36% below
2.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.3%
16% above
15.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

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)

Income
77%
Home Value
33%
Rent
69%
Poverty
21%
Bachelor's
88%
Unemployment
64%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Whiting a Good Place to Live?

A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Whiting residents earn a median household income of $58,125 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,526. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 324 business establishments, including 20 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Whiting is $92,500 , 67% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $212,582. Median rent is $800/month, with 26.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1942.

Education

29.5% of adults in Whiting hold a bachelor's degree or higher (12% below the national average). 95.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Whiting has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population316
Median Age48.5 yrs
Density313/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans8.7%

Economy

A
Median Income$58,125
Per Capita$32,526
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty2.6%
County GDP$508M
Avg Weekly Wage$891

Housing

A+
Home Value$92,500
Rent$800
Ownership85.4%
Zillow$212,582
Housing Units115
Rent Burden26.7%

Health

Obesity37.3%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death9,798/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain37.9 in/yr
Elevation1,110 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+29.5%
High School+95.2%
Graduate+3.3%
School Score6.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 28%
Commute24 min
Broadband84.6%
Internet Speed42 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Whiting was built in 1942.
The nearest airport is Philip Billard Municipal (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.372 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
8.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.