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Whiting, IA


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Whiting, Iowa

Whiting, Iowa, in Monona county, is 29 miles SE of Sioux City, Iowa (center to center) and 61 miles N of Omaha, Nebraska. The city contains a population of approximately 707.

The People and Families of Whiting

In Whiting, about 60% of adults are married.

Whiting boasts a large population of senior citizens with a wealth of life experience.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Whiting had a median family income of $43,365. If you never see your neighbor it may be because he or she works from home rather than driving to the office. That's not unusual in Whiting.

Political Inclinations

Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in Whiting.

Whiting Housing

Whiting has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 76% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Housing stock in the city might be described as older since the age of the average home is on the high side. You can't avoid taxes, but at least in Whiting the property taxes tend to be lower than most.

Commuting

In Whiting, 88% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Whiting strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Iowa):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 14%Whiting Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Whiting, IA

Comparing Whiting to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Iowa (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens97
Age of the Population77
Female Share of the Population66
Well-Paid Single Men63
Male Share of the Population55
Children Under 5 Years Old44
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married54
Average Household Size45

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better76
College Educated Adults77
People Above Poverty74
Median Family Income65

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home910
Short Commute Times63
Walking and Biking to Work43
Public Transportation Use34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes89
People Living Alone87
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals32
Seasonal and Vacation Housing35
Affordability of Rents31
Housing Recently Built23
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