Median Income $68,750

9% lower than US avg

Home Value $49,000

83% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 5.4%

84% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 37.8%

18% higher than US avg

Unemployment 1.1%

69% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 2.4%

81% lower than US avg

How Whitten Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population125

Median Age45.2 yrs

Density250/mi²

Male / Female50% / 50%

Largest GroupWhite 89%

Veterans93.0%

Economy

Median Income$68,750

Per Capita$36,027

Unemployment1.1%

Poverty2.4%

County GDP$1,142M

Commute32 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$49,000

RentN/A

OwnershipN/A

Housing Units101

Rent Burden26.4%

Health

Obesity37.8%

Uninsured6.3%

Smoking15.7%

Depression22.2%

Heart Disease5.5%

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)

AQI43 (Good)

Rain37.9 in/yr

Sunny Days260/yr

Elevation1,032 ft (315 m)

Education

Bachelor's+5.4%

High School+97.8%

Graduate+0.0%

School Score5.73

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%

Commute32 min

Broadband55.0%

Libraries8

Is Whitten a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Whitten receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Whitten offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Whitten is $68,750, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.1%. Only 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Whitten is $49,000, 83% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 0.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

5.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 97.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Whitten experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. With 260 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches, including 33.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Whitten has a population of 125 with a density of 250 people per square mile. The median age is 45.2 years, 16% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (88.8%).

Population

125

Total Population

250

People / sq mi

45.2yrs

Median Age

16% above US avg

0.5mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.6%

Female 50.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Whitten vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only	92.2%
	17% above US avg
Spanish	7.8%
	42% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Whitten vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Whitten is $68,750, which is 9% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.1% (below the 3.6% US average). 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Income: Whitten vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$68,750
	9% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$36,027
Avg Weekly Wage	$1,040
IRS Avg AGI	$73,609

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	1.1%
	69% below US avg
Poverty Rate	2.4%
	81% below US avg
Establishments (County)	650
County GDP	$1,142M

Business (County)

Restaurants	33
Healthcare	53
Retail	64
Manufacturing	21

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$4,023
	15% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate	8.21%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	31.5 min
Drive Alone	90.2%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Whitten is $49,000, 83% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$49,000
	83% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs


Rent Burden	26.4%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$738
1 Bedroom	$788
2 Bedrooms	$989
3 Bedrooms	$1,282
4 Bedrooms	$1,420

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied	85.5%
Housing Units	101
Median Year Built	1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$4,023
	15% above US avg
Effective Rate	8.21%

In Whitten, 37.8% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 6.3% of residents lack health insurance. 15.7% are current smokers. 22.2% report depression. 23.0% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Whitten vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	37.8%
	18% above US avg
Diabetes	9.1%
Heart Disease	5.5%
High Blood Pressure	30.6%
Asthma	10.2%
COPD	6.0%
Cancer	7.6%
Stroke	2.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	15.7%
	12% above US avg
Binge Drinking	23.4%
Physical Inactivity	23.0%
Depression	22.2%
Mental Distress	17.9%
Physical Distress	11.7%
Short Sleep	31.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	93.2%
Uninsured	6.3%
	27% below US avg
Checkup Rate	75.4%
Dental Visits	66.3%
Premature Death	7,029/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	8.9/10
Exercise Access	85.0%
Healthcare Facilities	53

Whitten has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 37.9 inches. The area enjoys 260 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-8°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)

Annual Average	46.9°F
	13% below US avg
January Average	17°F (-8°C)
July Average	73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days	260 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall	37.9 inches
	0% below US avg
Snowfall	33.2 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median	43.0
Rating	Good

Geography

Elevation	1,032 ft (315 m)
Area	0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density	250/sq mi
Coordinates	42.2645°N, 93.0106°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County FIPS	19083

It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 5.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (84% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 38.4-point margin. 55.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 68.7%

D 30.3%

Winner: Republican by 38.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	5.4%
	84% below US avg
High School+	97.8%
Graduate Degree+	0.0%
School Test Score	5.73

F Education Grade (1.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6	Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density	250/sq mi
Total Area	0.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access	55.0%
Public Libraries	8
Healthcare Facilities	53
Restaurants	33
Retail Stores	64

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	4

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	31.5 min
Drive Alone	90.2%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	0.0%

Whitten, IA

How Whitten Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Economy

Housing

Health

Climate

Education

Community

Is Whitten a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Cost of Living & Housing

Education

Climate & Weather

Population

Gender Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Whitten vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Social Characteristics

Whitten vs U.S. Average

Income: Whitten vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Ownership & Property

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Whitten vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

2024 Presidential Election (County)

Education

Urban-Rural Classification

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Nearby Cities