Whiting, WY
Full City Profile · Wyoming · Platte County County
5.0
/5.0
A+
Excellent
52
Population
45/sq mi density
49°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Whiting, WY
At a Glance
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
100.0% high school+
Obesity Rate
36.8%
15% above
16.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°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)
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Whiting a Good Place to Live?
A+
5.0 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Education
0.0% of adults in Whiting hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Whiting has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 14.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 19.
Data Overview
People
Population52
Median Age74.2 yrs
Density45/mi²
Male / Female79% / 21%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans59.6%
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$278,973
Housing Units50
Rent Burden22.5%
Health
Obesity36.8%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking16.7%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death10,706/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain14.1 in/yr
AQI19 (Good)
Elevation4,872 ft
Education
A+Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 82% / D 17%
Broadband24.4%
Internet Speed32 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Whiting was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is Cheyenne Regional/Jerry Olson Field (60 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.438 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
59.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.