Whitewater, KS
Living in Whitewater
Bikeability3
Walkability12
Commute49
Public Transit3
Affordability75
Public Safety83
Airports10
Hospitals67
Colleges27
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools29
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
778Population+67 (2010–19)
34 y Median Age-1 (2010–19)
28%College-Educated+8% (2010–19)
86%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years30%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black1%
Caucasian92%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial4%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school8%
High school graduate27%
Some College36%
Bachelor's degree16%
Graduate degree12%
Households
Family household86%
Householder living alone12%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$63kMedian Household Income+$9.7k (2010–19)
88%Above Poverty-4% (2010–19)
28 mi Average Commute
77%Lived Here Last Year-16% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K16%
$25K to $49K14%
$50K to $74K28%
$75K to $99K22%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government15%
Private sector63%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance20%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts38%
Sales and office15%
Service14%
Commute
Car, truck, or van94%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$107kMedian Home Value+$15k (2010–19)
6%Built 2000 or Later
$450Median Monthly Rent+$147 (2010–19)
67%Owner-Occupied-14% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached87%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 19693%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier47%
Home Value
Less than $50K9%
$50K to $99K35%
$100K to $149K31%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K2%
House Heating Type
Electricity31%
Utility gas67%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Whitewater
United States45
Kansas56
Wichita Metro Area77
Butler County20
Property Crime in Whitewater
United States48
Kansas58
Wichita Metro Area84
Butler County45
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (24%)(72%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton17%
Donald Trump75%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30 | 1 | 3 |
| Feb | 35 | 1 | 2 |
| Mar | 44 | 3 | 1 |
| Apr | 54 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 65 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 74 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 79 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 69 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 57 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 44 | 2 | 1 |
| Dec | 32 | 1 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Whitewater
Excessive Heat8
Inland Flooding50
Tornado25
Blizzard2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Whitewater, KS
Private Schools
Private Schools near Whitewater, KS
Berean Academy
6 miles, N
Prairie View Special Purpose Day School
11 miles, NW
Newton Bible Christian School
12 miles, NW
St Mary Catholic School
12 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Whitewater, KS
Bethel College-North Newton
13 miles, NW
Wichita State University
19 miles, SW
Friends University
23 miles, SW
Newman University
24 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Whitewater, KS
Prairie View Inc
11 miles, NW
Newton Medical Center
11 miles, W
Kansas Heart Hospital
15 miles, S
Kansas Spine & Specialty Hospital, Llc
16 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Whitewater, KS
Wichita Dwight D Eisenhower National Airport
27 miles, SW
Salina Regional Airport
63 miles, NW
Manhattan Regional Airport
85 miles, N
Stillwater Regional Airport
125 miles, S