White Heath is a small town of 171 in Illinois, with a median household income of $116,818
.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
White Heath stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether White Heath is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All White Heath city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 90.8
White Heath's overall cost of living index is 90.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in White Heath costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
White Heath, IL
National Avg
Median Home Value
$165,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
N/A
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
90.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$116,818
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Crime data for White Heath is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.
Schools & Education
White Heath is served primarily by Monticello CUSD 25.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.1:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
White Heath, IL
National Avg
School District
Monticello CUSD 25
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Elementary Schools
2
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Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
14.1:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
100.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
White Heath sees average highs of 33.1°F in January
and 83.6°F in July,
with 39.6 inches of annual precipitation
and 18.1 inches of snow per year.
White Heath's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes White Heath roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $165,600 and median rent is N/A/month.
Crime data for White Heath is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.
Public schools in White Heath are operated by Monticello CUSD 25.
The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.1:1. 0.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
White Heath, IL has a population of 171, a median household income of $116,818, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
White Heath averages 33.1°F in January and 83.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 39.6 inches
with about 18.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
White Heath, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 61884.
The population of White Heath, Illinois is 171 with a median age of 24.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in White Heath: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $165,600, median household income $116,818, crime index 2 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare White Heath side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
