Texas
Whitney is a small town in Texas with a population of 2,308. Residents earn $42,024 per year, which is 44% below the national average.
Based on current data, Whitney receives an overall livability score of 2.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, long commute times. Whitney has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Whitney is $42,024, 44% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.1%. The poverty rate of 21.1% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 38 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Whitney is $115,500, 59% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $818 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Whitney is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 144 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,075 per 100,000, 57% above the national average.
9.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 78.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.
Whitney enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F. Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
| English Only | 83.6% |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 16.4% |
| 22% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $42,024 |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $24,123 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,083 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $64,216 |
| Unemployment | 1.1% |
| 69% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 21.1% |
| 70% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 810 |
| County GDP | $1,721M |
| Restaurants | 63 |
| Healthcare | 52 |
| Retail | 115 |
| Manufacturing | 43 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,981 |
| 71% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 5.18% |
| Commute Time | 37.7 min |
| Work from Home | 7.1% |
| Census Median | $115,500 |
| 59% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $219,039 |
| Census Median Rent | $818 |
| 30% below US avg |
| Studio | $887 |
| 1 Bedroom | $935 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,149 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,497 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,733 |
| Owner-Occupied | 57.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,981 |
| 71% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 5.18% |
| Obesity | 39.5% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 13.2% |
| Heart Disease | 6.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.1% |
| Asthma | 11.4% |
| COPD | 9.1% |
| Stroke | 3.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 33.0% |
| Depression | 26.9% |
| Mental Distress | 21.7% |
| Physical Distress | 16.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 81.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.3% |
| Premature Death | 12,166/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 48.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 52 |
| Total Violent | 144.2/100K |
| 62% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 48.1/100K |
| Assault | 96.1/100K |
| Total Property | 3,075.4/100K |
| 57% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 384.4/100K |
| Theft | 2,691.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 65.5°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 37.6 inches |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 591 ft (180 m) |
| Area | 1.9 sq mi (4.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,241/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.9524°N, 97.3198°W |
| County FIPS | 48217 |
Winner: Republican by 64.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 9.2% |
| 73% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 78.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.10 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,241/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.9 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 52 |
| Restaurants | 63 |
| Retail Stores | 115 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 37.7 min |
| Work from Home | 7.1% |