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Whitewater, Wisconsin

Introduction to Whitewater, Wisconsin

Whitewater, Wisconsin, in Walworth county, is 17 miles NE of Janesville, Wisconsin and 44 miles W of Milwaukee, Wisconsin.. There are 13,437 residents in the city.

Whitewater History

Whitewater was established at the confluence of Whitewater Creek and Spring Brook. The city got its current name from the white sand in the local watersheds. Much of the city’s development occurred after 1853, when the railroad line in Wisconsin passed through Whitewater. In 2006, a historical overview of the city of Whitewater was published by Fred Kraege, a local historian.

Whitewater and nearby Attractions

  • Troy Electric Railroad Museum
  • Aztalan State Park
  • Milton House Museum
  • Rockport Park
  • Tallman House

Things To Do In Whitewater

The city of Whitewater celebrates the Homecoming Festival and Winterfest every year. Local museums like the Troy Electric Railroad Museum, the Hoard Historical Museum and the Milton House Museum. The historic Tallman House, built by W.M. Tallman, is also accessible from Whitewater. Aztalan State Park, Palmer Park and Rockport Park are all nearby.

Whitewater Transportation

General Mitchell International is the nearest major airport

Whitewater Higher Education

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, the Waukesha County Technical College and Carroll College are some of the local colleges and universities.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 4%trophyWhitewater Racial Diversity
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 5%trophyWhitewater Walking and Biking to Work
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 10%Whitewater College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Whitewater, WI

Comparing Whitewater to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Wisconsin (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population76
Well-Paid Single Women68
Racial Diversity610
Well-Paid Single Men53
Female Share of the Population45
Senior Citizens21
Children Under 5 Years Old11
Age of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size45
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults810
Median Family Income55
People in Middle Class or Better11
People Above Poverty11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times88
Working at Home76
Public Transportation Use58

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
People Living Alone88
Affordability of Rents74
Housing Recently Built56
Affordability of Property Taxes33
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime87
Low Violent Crime74

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