At a Glance
Median Income
$32,188
$22,772 per capita
Home Value
$51,900
Zillow: $73,508
Median Rent
$783/mo
18.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
204/100K
3,472/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.5%
80.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
37.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.3%
18.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F
310 sunny days/yr
How Whitmire Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Whitmire's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Whitmire a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Whitmire residents earn a median household income of $32,188 , which is 57% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,772. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 37.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 490 business establishments, including 35 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Whitmire is $51,900 , 82% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $73,508. Median rent is $783/month, with 18.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1956.
Safety & Crime
Whitmire reports 204 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 46% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,472/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
11.5% of adults in Whitmire hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(66% below the national average).
80.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Whitmire has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population1,241
Median Age49.5 yrs
Density993/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.2%
Economy
C
Median Income$32,188
Per Capita$22,772
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty37.3%
County GDP$905M
Avg Weekly Wage$933
Housing
A+
Home Value$51,900
Rent$783
Ownership77.6%
Zillow$73,508
Housing Units825
Rent Burden18.6%
Crime
F
Violent204/100K
Property3,472/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault136/100K
Burglary681/100K
Health
Obesity39.3%
Diabetes13.5%
Smoking18.7%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death16,927/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Sunny Days310/yr
Rain45.3 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation443 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.5%
High School+80.2%
Graduate+2.1%
School Score4.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute32 min
Broadband88.5%
Internet Speed126 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Whitmire was built in 1956.
The nearest airport is Greenville Spartanburg International (44 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.463 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
27.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 126 Mbps.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.