At a Glance
Median Income
$68,750
$36,027 per capita
Home Value
$49,000
Zillow: $91,855
Bachelor's Degree+
5.4%
97.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.6%
2.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.8%
15.7% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Whitten a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 1.6% (56% 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.
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 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population125
Median Age45.2 yrs
Density250/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born6.4%
Veterans3.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$68,750
Per Capita$36,027
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty2.4%
County GDP$1,142M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,040
Housing
A+
Home Value$49,000
Rent
Ownership85.5%
Zillow$91,855
Housing Units101
Rent Burden26.4%
Health
Obesity37.8%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking15.7%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death7,029/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain32.8 in/yr
Elevation1,032 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+5.4%
High School+97.8%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute32 min
Broadband92.7%
Internet Speed67 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Whitten was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Waterloo Regional (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.408 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
8.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.