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Whiting, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Portage County County
Whiting, WI
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 $72,257 , which is 4% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $44,458. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,939 business establishments, including 217 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Whiting is $206,300 , 27% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $293,699. Median rent is $1,017/month, with 22.5% 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 1973.
Safety & Crime
Whiting reports 81 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 79% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,340/100K.
Education
32.2% of adults in Whiting hold a bachelor's degree or higher (4% below the national average). 95.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Whiting has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.