Whitney, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Hill County County
Whitney, TX
At a Glance
How Whitney Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Whitney's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Whitney a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Whitney residents earn a median household income of $42,024 , which is 44% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,123. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 810 business establishments, including 63 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Whitney is $115,500 , 59% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $230,901. Median rent is $818/month, with 37.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Safety & Crime
Whitney reports 330 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 13% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 896/100K.
Education
9.2% of adults in Whitney hold a bachelor's degree or higher (73% below the national average). 78.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Whitney has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.6 inches.