Whitman County, Washington
Among the top 3% of US counties for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 25% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade B, better than 67% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B+, better than 82% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A+, better than 97% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade D, better than 24% of US counties
- top 5% for summer humidity
- top 7% for commute time
- bottom 8% for sales tax
Whitman County is a county in Washington with about 47,000 residents. It grades A+ for getting around and D for lifestyle & connectivity. Standout strengths include summer humidity, commute time, and air quality. It rates lower on amenities nearby and sales tax.
Official websitewhitmancounty.org (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm, dry summers · Cold winters · Dry · Snowy
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Precipitation 2.4 in0.7 in
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Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$49k20th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$42kbetter than 86% of US counties
Home Value$299k88th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$959better than 27% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 14% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.85%better than 49% of US counties
Income Tax0.00%better than 91% of US counties
Sales Tax9.38%better than 8% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden8.26%better than 75% of US counties
Unemployment6.7%better than 19% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)33°F46th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)68°F7th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation20.2 in13th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall32.2 inbetter than 26% of US counties
Sunny Days257 daysbetter than 73% of US counties
Summer Humidity46°Fbetter than 95% of US counties
Comfortable Days67 daysbetter than 22% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk39.8better than 59% of US counties
Air Quality26 AQIbetter than 92% of US counties
School Quality83.2better than 85% of US counties
Violent Crime521/100kbetter than 69% of US counties
Property Crime956/100kbetter than 47% of US counties
Community
Population47,14167th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age26.00th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.3762nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0372nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningD+1012th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)75.8%42nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)1.9%50th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)6.7%61st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)8.0%98th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)7.5%91st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time17 minbetter than 93% of US counties
Walkability6.9/20better than 72% of US counties
Airport Distance54 mibetter than 77% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access84.7%better than 59% of US counties
Amenities Nearby0.00better than 12% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 37% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Whitman County an affordable place to live?
- Whitman County is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $42k, better than 86% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Whitman County?
- The median home value in Whitman County is $299k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Whitman County?
- Median household income in Whitman County is $49k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Whitman County?
- Median gross rent in Whitman County is $959 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Whitman County safe?
- Whitman County is safer than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 521/100k (better than 69%). Property crime is 956/100k.
- What is the weather like in Whitman County?
- Whitman County averages 68°F in July and 33°F in January, with 20.2 in of annual precipitation and about 257 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Whitman County?
- Public-school quality in Whitman County is above average, scoring better than 85% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Whitman County?
- The average one-way commute in Whitman County is 17 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)