Median Income $41,089

45% lower than US avg

Home Value $23,600

92% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 11.2%

67% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 36.4%

13% higher than US avg

Unemployment 0.0%

100% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 6.8%

45% lower than US avg

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

People

Population190

Median Age37.3 yrs

Density194/mi²

Male / Female56% / 44%

Largest GroupWhite 88%

Veterans95.0%

Economy

B+

Median Income$41,089

Per Capita$13,849

Unemployment0.0%

Poverty6.8%

County GDP$2,335M

Commute75 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$23,600

RentN/A

OwnershipN/A

Zillow$91,019

Housing Units145

Rent Burden29.4%

Health

Obesity36.4%

Uninsured6.8%

Smoking16.2%

Depression23.9%

Heart Disease6.0%

Climate

Avg Temp41°F (5°C)

AQI36 (Good)

Rain43.8 in/yr

Sunny Days251/yr

Elevation1,366 ft (416 m)

Education

Bachelor's+11.2%

High School+82.2%

Graduate+0.0%

School Score5.39

Community

2024 VoteR 50% / D 50%

Commute75 min

Broadband59.0%

Libraries16

Is Witherbee a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Witherbee receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, long commute times. Witherbee offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Witherbee is $41,089, 45% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 75 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Witherbee is $23,600, 92% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 0.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

11.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 82.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Witherbee has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F. Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. With 251 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 43.8 inches, including 104.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Witherbee has a population of 190 with a density of 194 people per square mile. The median age is 37.3 years, 4% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (87.9%), with 7.4% Hispanic.

Population

190

Total Population

194

People / sq mi

37.3yrs

Median Age

4% below US avg

1.0mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 56.3%

Female 43.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Witherbee vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only	100.0%
	27% above US avg
Spanish	0.0%
	100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Witherbee vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Witherbee is $41,089, which is 45% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 75 minutes.

Income: Witherbee vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$41,089
	45% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$13,849
Avg Weekly Wage	$1,127
IRS Avg AGI	$69,793

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	0.0%
	100% below US avg
Poverty Rate	6.8%
	45% below US avg
Establishments (County)	1,334
County GDP	$2,335M

Business (County)

Restaurants	209
Healthcare	160
Retail	186
Manufacturing	29

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$9,236
	164% above US avg
Cost of Living	107.90 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate	39.14%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	74.9 min
Drive Alone	37.0%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Witherbee is $23,600, 92% below the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $91,019.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$23,600
	92% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI	$91,019

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs


Rent Burden	29.4%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$1,215
1 Bedroom	$1,315
2 Bedrooms	$1,579
3 Bedrooms	$1,976
4 Bedrooms	$2,193

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied	100.0%
Housing Units	145
Median Year Built	1942

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$9,236
	164% above US avg
Effective Rate	39.14%

In Witherbee, 36.4% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 6.8% of residents lack health insurance. 16.2% are current smokers. 23.9% report depression. 26.0% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	36.4%
	13% above US avg
Diabetes	9.5%
Heart Disease	6.0%
High Blood Pressure	30.8%
Asthma	11.9%
COPD	7.5%
Cancer	7.5%
Stroke	3.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	16.2%
	16% above US avg
Binge Drinking	19.4%
Physical Inactivity	26.0%
Depression	23.9%
Mental Distress	19.1%
Physical Distress	14.4%
Short Sleep	36.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	100.0%
Uninsured	6.8%
	21% below US avg
Checkup Rate	77.0%
Dental Visits	60.5%
Premature Death	7,206/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	8.8/10
Exercise Access	100.0%
Healthcare Facilities	160

Witherbee has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation is 43.8 inches. The area enjoys 251 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

15°F Jan (-10°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)

Annual Average	40.6°F
	25% below US avg
January Average	15°F (-10°C)
July Average	64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days	251 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall	43.8 inches
	15% above US avg
Snowfall	104.1 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median	36.0
Rating	Good

Geography

Elevation	1,366 ft (416 m)
Area	1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²)
Population Density	194/sq mi
Coordinates	44.0823°N, 73.5338°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County FIPS	36031

It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 11.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (67% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 0.5-point margin. 59.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 49.8%

D 50.3%

Winner: Democrat by 0.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	11.2%
	67% below US avg
High School+	82.2%
Graduate Degree+	0.0%
School Test Score	5.39

D Education Grade (1.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6	Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density	194/sq mi
Total Area	1.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access	59.0%
Public Libraries	16
Healthcare Facilities	160
Restaurants	209
Retail Stores	186

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	2

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	74.9 min
Drive Alone	37.0%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	0.0%

Witherbee, NY

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

People

Economy

Housing

Health

Climate

Education

Community

Is Witherbee a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Cost of Living & Housing

Education

Climate & Weather

Population

Gender Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Witherbee vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Social Characteristics

Witherbee vs U.S. Average

Income: Witherbee 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: Witherbee 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

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