At a Glance
Median Income
$33,056
$19,268 per capita
Home Value
$59,600
Zillow: $138,314
Median Rent
$425/mo
33.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.3%
77.6% high school+
Unemployment
9.7%
11.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.1%
22.1% smoking rate
How Whittemore Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Whittemore's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Whittemore a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Whittemore residents earn a median household income of $33,056 , which is 56% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $19,268. The unemployment rate stands at 9.7% (169% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 349 business establishments, including 45 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Whittemore is $59,600 , 79% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $138,314. Median rent is $425/month, with 33.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Education
8.3% of adults in Whittemore hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(75% below the national average).
77.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Whittemore has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C).
Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population447
Median Age35.8 yrs
Density438/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born0.4%
Veterans7.9%
Economy
C
Median Income$33,056
Per Capita$19,268
Unemployment9.7%
Poverty11.3%
County GDP$603M
Avg Weekly Wage$901
Housing
A+
Home Value$59,600
Rent$425
Ownership66.5%
Zillow$138,314
Housing Units231
Rent Burden33.8%
Health
Obesity40.1%
Diabetes11.3%
Smoking22.1%
Heart Disease7.2%
Premature Death11,697/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Rain32.3 in/yr
Elevation778 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.3%
High School+77.6%
Graduate+2.4%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 70% / D 29%
Commute31 min
Broadband80.8%
Internet Speed101 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Whittemore was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Mbs International (50 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.404 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
26.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 101 Mbps.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.