Median Income
$67,500
10% lower than US avg
Home Value
$36,900
87% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
36.4%
8% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate
34.3%
7% higher than US avg
Unemployment
0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate
5.3%
58% lower than US avg
How Whitney Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population57
Median Age62.1 yrs
Density356/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans55.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$67,500
Per Capita$34,670
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty5.3%
County GDP$395M
Commute21 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$36,900
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$296,265
Health
Obesity34.3%
UninsuredN/A
Depression17.3%
Heart Disease5.2%
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
AQI32 (Good)
Rain15.2 in/yr
Elevation3,411 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+36.4%
High School+100.0%
School Score5.81
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute21 min
Broadband32.0%
Libraries2
Is Whitney a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Whitney receives an overall livability score of 4.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Whitney stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Whitney is $67,500, 10% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Whitney is $36,900, 87% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 0.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
Educational attainment is solid, with 36.4% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Climate & Weather
Whitney experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Whitney has a population of 57 with a density of 356 people per square mile. The median age is 62.1 years, 60% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).
Population
62.1yrs
Median Age
60% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 96.8% |
| 23% above US avg |
| Spanish | 3.2% |
| 76% below US avg |
The median household income in Whitney is $67,500, which is 10% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $67,500 |
| 10% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $34,670 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $799 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $53,642 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 5.3% |
| 58% below US avg |
| Establishments (County) | 301 |
| County GDP | $395M |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 32 |
| Healthcare | 31 |
| Retail | 45 |
Tax & Cost of Living
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,113 |
| 18% above US avg |
| Effective Tax Rate | 11.15% |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 21.1 min |
| Drive Alone | 65.5% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 3.4% |
The median home value in Whitney is $36,900, 87% below the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $296,265.
Home Values
| Census Median | $36,900 |
| 87% below US avg |
| Zillow ZHVI | $296,265 |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
HUD Fair Market Rent
| Studio | $706 |
| 1 Bedroom | $791 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,001 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,274 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,409 |
Ownership & Property
Property Tax
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,113 |
| 18% above US avg |
| Effective Rate | 11.15% |
In Whitney, 34.3% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 17.3% report depression. 23.0% are physically inactive.
Health Metrics: Whitney vs U.S. Average (%)
Chronic Conditions
| Obesity | 34.3% |
| 7% above US avg |
| Diabetes | 8.4% |
| Heart Disease | 5.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.7% |
| Asthma | 8.9% |
| COPD | 5.5% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
Behaviors & Mental Health
| |
| Binge Drinking | 21.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.0% |
| Depression | 17.3% |
| Mental Distress | 14.6% |
| Physical Distress | 10.7% |
Healthcare Access
| Insurance Rate | 93.5% |
| |
| Checkup Rate | 64.8% |
| Premature Death | 9,706/100K |
Food & Exercise
| Food Environment | 7.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 89.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 31 |
Crime Rates: Whitney vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Whitney has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation is 15.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-4°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 48.3°F |
| 11% below US avg |
| January Average | 26°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Precipitation & Snow
| Annual Rainfall | 15.2 inches |
| 60% below US avg |
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,411 ft (1,040 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 356/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.7838°N, 103.2567°W |
| County FIPS | 31045 |