Whitmer, WV

West Virginia

Whitmer is a small town in West Virginia with a population of 45.

45 Population 107/sq mi density
47°F Avg Temperature 290 sunny days/yr
Bachelor's+ 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 36.7%
14% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Whitmer Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population45
Median AgeN/A
Density107/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans45.0%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per CapitaN/A
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$233M

Health

Obesity36.7%
Uninsured6.0%
Smoking15.7%
Depression27.1%
Heart Disease5.8%

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
AQI39 (Good)
Rain55.3 in/yr
Sunny Days290/yr
Elevation2,942 ft (897 m)

Education

Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+0.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.81

Community

2024 VoteR 78% / D 20%
CommuteN/A
Broadband20.0%
Libraries1
Whitmer has a population of 45 with a density of 107 people per square mile. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

45
Total Population
107
People / sq mi
0.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 44.4%
Female 55.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Whitmer vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Whitmer vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Whitmer is N/A. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line.

Income: Whitmer vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Avg Weekly Wage$778
IRS Avg AGI$50,592

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)228
County GDP$233M

Business (County)

Restaurants16
Healthcare16
Retail22
Manufacturing7

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$1,850
47% below US avg

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

In Whitmer, 36.7% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 6.0% of residents lack health insurance. 15.7% are current smokers. 27.1% report depression. 24.1% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Whitmer vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity36.7%
14% above US avg
Diabetes10.2%
Heart Disease5.8%
High Blood Pressure32.1%
Asthma10.2%
COPD6.8%
Cancer6.7%
Stroke2.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking15.7%
12% above US avg
Binge Drinking12.9%
Physical Inactivity24.1%
Depression27.1%
Mental Distress18.4%
Physical Distress12.6%
Short Sleep36.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Uninsured6.0%
30% below US avg
Checkup Rate65.0%
Dental Visits45.0%
Premature Death10,533/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment6.5/10
Exercise Access86.8%
Healthcare Facilities16
Whitmer has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation is 55.3 inches. The area enjoys 290 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average46.6°F
14% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days290 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall55.3 inches
46% above US avg
Snowfall102.7 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation2,942 ft (897 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density107/sq mi
Coordinates38.8149°N, 79.5451°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS54071
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent. 0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 58.6-point margin. 20.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 78.5%
D 19.9%

Winner: Republican by 58.6 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+0.0%
100% below US avg
High School+0.0%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score4.81

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 8Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent
Population Density107/sq mi
Total Area0.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access20.0%
Public Libraries1
Healthcare Facilities16
Restaurants16
Retail Stores22

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2

Commute & Transportation

Nearby Cities

Elkins, WV 6,875 pop · 18.2 mi Parsons, WV 1,481 pop · 20.6 mi Belington, WV 1,843 pop · 25.4 mi Petersburg, WV 3,172 pop · 25.7 mi Philippi, WV 2,919 pop · 35.6 mi Moorefield, WV 2,952 pop · 35.8 mi Buckhannon, WV 5,144 pop · 38.7 mi Mountain Lake Park, MD 2,033 pop · 41.4 mi Basye, VA 1,416 pop · 41.8 mi Belmont Estates, VA 1,037 pop · 42.1 mi Oakland, MD 2,043 pop · 42.3 mi Broadway, VA 4,221 pop · 42.6 mi Dayton, VA 2,023 pop · 42.6 mi Bridgewater, VA 6,650 pop · 43.0 mi
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