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Whitten, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Hardin County County
Whitten, IA
At a Glance
How Whitten Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Whitten's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Whitten a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Whitten residents earn a median household income of $68,750 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,027. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1% (69% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 650 business establishments, including 33 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Whitten is $49,000 , 83% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $91,855. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Whitten reports 552 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 45% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,880/100K.
Education
5.4% of adults in Whitten hold a bachelor's degree or higher (84% below the national average). 97.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Whitten has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.