Whittlesey, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Taylor County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
93 Population 82/sq mi density
$63,250 Median Income $43,790 per capita
$176,800 Home Value $232,714 Zillow
42°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$63,250 median income, 5.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$176,800 home value, /mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Whittlesey, WI

At a Glance

Median Income
$63,250
16% below
$43,790 per capita
Home Value
$176,800
37% below
Zillow: $232,714
Bachelor's Degree+
17.6%
48% below
89.2% high school+
Unemployment
5.0%
39% above
7.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.7%
27% above
16.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
42°F

How Whittlesey Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Whittlesey's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
84%
Home Value
63%
Poverty
57%
Bachelor's
52%
Unemployment
139%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Whittlesey a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Whittlesey residents earn a median household income of $63,250 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $43,790. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0% (39% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 538 business establishments, including 50 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Whittlesey is $176,800 , 37% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $232,714. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1993.

Education

17.6% of adults in Whittlesey hold a bachelor's degree or higher (48% below the national average). 89.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Whittlesey has an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.

Data Overview

People

Population93
Median Age56.8 yrs
Density82/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans3.7%

Economy

B+
Median Income$63,250
Per Capita$43,790
Unemployment5.0%
Poverty7.1%
County GDP$1,109M
Avg Weekly Wage$919

Housing

A+
Home Value$176,800
Rent
Ownership93.6%
Zillow$232,714
Housing Units50
Rent Burden26.0%

Health

Obesity40.7%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking16.4%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death6,980/100K

Climate

Avg Temp42°F
Rain34.2 in/yr
AQI34 (Good)
Elevation1,495 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.6%
High School+89.2%
Graduate+4.2%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 25%
Commute19 min
Broadband85.1%
Internet Speed49 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Whittlesey was built in 1993.
The nearest airport is Chippewa Valley Regional (62 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.