At a Glance
Median Income
$60,625
$38,441 per capita
Home Value
$331,700
Zillow: $382,283
Violent Crime
943/100K
6,063/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.5%
99.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
14.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.1%
12.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Whitmore Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Whitmore's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Whitmore 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
Whitmore residents earn a median household income of $60,625 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,441. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,748 business establishments, including 430 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Whitmore is $331,700 , 18% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $382,283. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1982.
Safety & Crime
Whitmore reports 943 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 148% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 6,063/100K.
Education
17.5% of adults in Whitmore hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(48% below the national average).
99.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Whitmore has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population204
Median Age62.0 yrs
Density31/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans13.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$60,625
Per Capita$38,441
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty14.9%
County GDP$11,870M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,141
Housing
B+
Home Value$331,700
Rent
Ownership86.8%
Zillow$382,283
Housing Units138
Rent Burden29.7%
Crime
F
Violent943/100K
Property6,063/100K
Health
Obesity28.1%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking12.7%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death10,558/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain42.1 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation1,965 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.5%
High School+99.5%
Graduate+4.5%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 31%
Commute41 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed73 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Whitmore was built in 1982.
19.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Redding Regional (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
16.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 430 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 30 fatal vehicle crashes.
546 declared natural disasters on record.
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