Whitewater is a small town of 963 in Kansas, with a median household income of $68,333
and a 2.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Whitewater stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Whitewater is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Whitewater 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: 89.5
Whitewater's overall cost of living index is 89.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Whitewater costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Whitewater, KS
National Avg
Median Home Value
$106,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$938
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
79.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$68,333
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Whitewater's violent crime rate is 168.9 per 100,000 residents
— 56% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
168.9 /100k
Property Crime
1228.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Whitewater is served primarily by Remington-Whitewater.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.6:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Whitewater, KS
National Avg
School District
Remington-Whitewater
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.6:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
30.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
86.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Whitewater sees average highs of 41.7°F in January
and 92.0°F in July,
with 37.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 9.1 inches of snow per year.
Whitewater's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Whitewater roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $106,000 and median rent is $938/month.
Whitewater's violent crime rate is 168.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1228.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Whitewater are operated by Remington-Whitewater.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.6:1. 30.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Whitewater, KS has a population of 963, a median household income of $68,333, and an unemployment rate of 2.2%.
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.
Whitewater averages 41.7°F in January and 92.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 37.2 inches
with about 9.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Whitewater, KS is covered by 1 ZIP code: 67154.
The population of Whitewater, Kansas is 963 with a median age of 43.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Whitewater: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $106,000, median household income $68,333, crime index 50 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Whitewater side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.