Whitman County, WA
Living in Whitman County
Bikeability76
Walkability92
Commute96
Public Transit71
Affordability80
Public Safety88
Airports14
Hospitals85
Colleges63
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools69
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
49kPopulation+5.5k (2010–19)
25 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
50%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
49%Family Households-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years13%
15 to 34 years52%
35 to 54 years16%
55 to 74 years15%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Asian8%
Black2%
Caucasian79%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial4%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school5%
High school graduate16%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree25%
Graduate degree24%
Households
Family household49%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone19%
Economy
$43kMedian Household Income+$6.4k (2010–19)
74%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
18 mi Average Commute
64%Lived Here Last Year-5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K34%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector51%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation9%
Mgt, science, and arts50%
Military<1%
Sales and office14%
Service19%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van72%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation6%
Taxicab<1%
Walked16%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$218kMedian Home Value+$35k (2010–19)
20%Built 2000 or Later
$737Median Monthly Rent+$170 (2010–19)
38%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached45%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home6%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20136%
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier19%
Home Value
Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K11%
$100K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K17%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K15%
$400K to $499K8%
$500K to $749K4%
$750K to $999K1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity61%
Fuel oil, kerosene4%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas30%
Wood3%
Crime
Violent Crime in Whitman County
United States45
Washington38
Property Crime in Whitman County
United States48
Washington70
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (46%)(49%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton47%
Donald Trump43%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32 | 2 | 11 |
| Feb | 35 | 2 | 5 |
| Mar | 41 | 2 | 2 |
| Apr | 47 | 2 | 1 |
| May | 54 | 2 | 0 |
| Jun | 60 | 1 | 0 |
| Jul | 67 | 1 | 0 |
| Aug | 67 | 1 | 0 |
| Sep | 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Oct | 48 | 1 | 0 |
| Nov | 38 | 3 | 3 |
| Dec | 30 | 2 | 11 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Whitman County
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding25
Blizzard2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Whitman County, WA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Whitman County, WA
Montessori School of Pullman
21 miles, SE
Pullman Christian School
21 miles, SE
Logos School
27 miles, SE
St Marys Parish School
28 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Whitman County, WA
Washington State University
22 miles, SE
University of Idaho
28 miles, SE
New Saint Andrews College
28 miles, SE
Eastern Washington University
40 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Whitman County, WA
Whitman Hospital and Medical Center
8 miles, E
Pullman Regional Hospital
22 miles, SE
Gritman Medical Center
28 miles, SE
Garfield County Public Hospital District #1
30 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Whitman County, WA
Lewiston-Nez Perce County Airport
44 miles, SE
Spokane International Airport
49 miles, N
Tri-Cities Airport
87 miles, SW
Missoula International Airport
163 miles, E