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Whitewater

Wisconsincity

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Total population

15,807

Median home value

$229,400

35.2%

Bachelor's+

Median income

$54,969

Whitewater$55k
National$74k
Coordinates42.84°, -88.73°

Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

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City facts

Overview

Whitewater is a city in Wisconsin, United States. On the world map it falls within the Western Hemisphere, specifically at 42.837°, -88.734°. Recent open-data figures place its population at about 15,807. Open solar datasets indicate about 1,414 kWh/m² of solar irradiance per year, combined with sunshine for roughly 55% of daylight hours. The administrative footprint covers about 22.9 km². Based on its temperate position, residents likely encounter four distinct seasons with warm summers and cold winters. At 690 people per km², the city shows a medium-density urban fabric. Continue scrolling for population, climate, environmental and points-of-interest data drawn from public sources.

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History & geography

Demographics & economy

Median age
22.1
Median home value
$229,400
Housing units
5,925
Poverty rate
26.8%
Unemployment
5.3%

Race & ethnicity

White
83.2%
Black
3.1%
Asian
3.2%
Hispanic
10.3%

Source: US Census Bureau — American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.

Geography

Latitude
42.8374
Longitude
-88.7343
Water area
0.30 mi²
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Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.

Climate

Air quality

Industrial & pollution facilities

Natural hazard risk

Health (adults)

High blood pressure
31.9%
Diabetes
11.6%
Adult obesity
43.9%
Binge drinking
20%
Adult smoking
16.8%
No leisure activity
31.2%

Age-adjusted prevalence estimates from CDC PLACES (latest release).

Walkability

Amenities nearby

Wildlife & biodiversity

Schools

Total
7
Elementary
3
Middle
1
High
1
Other
2

Largest nearby schools

  • Whitewater High
    High · Whitewater · 612 students · 15.3:1 ratio
  • Whitewater Middle
    Middle · Whitewater · 444 students · 13.1:1 ratio
  • Lincoln Elementary
    Elementary · Whitewater · 382 students · 12.3:1 ratio
  • Washington Elementary
    Elementary · Whitewater · 325 students · 11.6:1 ratio
  • JEDI Virtual K-12
    Other · Whitewater · 220 students · 27.5:1 ratio
  • Lakeview Elementary
    Elementary · Whitewater · 193 students · 10.7:1 ratio
  • Whitewater 4K
    Other · Whitewater · 25 students · 25:1 ratio

Public K–12 schools within ~10 mi from Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES Common Core of Data, 2022).

Earthquake history

Photos

Sights & places nearby

Notable people from here

People born within ~10 km, from Wikidata (CC0). Click any name for their Wikipedia article.

Nearby places in Wisconsin

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Geography & sun

Avg solar (kWh/m²/day)
3.87
Annual solar (kWh/m²)
1,414

Elevation, sunrise/sunset and daylight from Open-Meteo. Solar climatology from NASA POWER.

Nearby airports

Public attention

Wikipedia views (last 30 days)
1,647
Avg daily Wikipedia views
55
Attention level
Quiet

Pageview totals from the Wikimedia Pageviews API.

Books about Whitewater

Search results from Open Library.

Recent natural events nearby

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Events

Sources

  • • US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)
  • • Wikidata
  • • NCES via Urban Institute Education Data Portal
  • • CDC PLACES
  • • Open-Meteo / sunrise-sunset.org
  • • Wikipedia Pageviews API
  • • Open Library