Whittemore is a small town of 433 in Michigan, with a median household income of $29,667
and a 10.7% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 83 (US average = 100), which is
17% below the national average.
Strengths:
Whittemore stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Whittemore is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Whittemore 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: 82.9
Whittemore's overall cost of living index is 82.9,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Whittemore costs roughly 17% less than the average American city.
Metric
Whittemore, MI
National Avg
Median Home Value
$53,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$419
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
65.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$29,667
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Whittemore's violent crime rate is 39.8 per 100,000 residents
— 90% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
39.8 /100k
Property Crime
59.7 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Whittemore is served primarily by Whittemore-Prescott Area Schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.0:1
.
Metric
Whittemore, MI
National Avg
School District
Whittemore-Prescott Area Schools
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.0:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
8.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
74.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Whittemore sees average highs of 27.4°F in January
and 80.5°F in July,
with 32.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 49.2 inches of snow per year.
Whittemore's cost of living index is 83, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Whittemore roughly 17% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $53,500 and median rent is $419/month.
Whittemore's violent crime rate is 39.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 59.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Whittemore are operated by Whittemore-Prescott Area Schools.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.0:1. 8.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Whittemore, MI has a population of 433, a median household income of $29,667, and an unemployment rate of 10.7%.
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.
Whittemore averages 27.4°F in January and 80.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 32.3 inches
with about 49.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Whittemore, MI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 48770.
The population of Whittemore, Michigan is 433 with a median age of 43.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Whittemore: cost of living index 83 (100 = US average), median home $53,500, median household income $29,667, crime index 7 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Whittemore side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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