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Is Whitney a Good Place to Live? Whitney, Nevada: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
Whitney ranks #1225 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #193 of 208 small cities and #17 of 20 in Nevada. Against similar-size cities it has no measure in the top quarter and trails on long commutes (28.4 min, #187 of 208) and high rents ($1,574/mo, #169 of 208).
Whitney by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with Whitney's rank among the tracked cities and the US figure (or the similar-size median where there is no national figure).
No crime figure is shown for Whitney: no police agency reports to the FBI for it alone. See Is Whitney safe?
What is the cost of living in Whitney?
Whitney's cost of living index is 100.2, in line with the US level of 100 and #663 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,574/mo against $1,178/mo in similar-size cities. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $329,000.
| Measure | Whitney | NevadaNV | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living indexBEA Regional Price Parities, metro area · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size 92.6 · US 100 | 100.2#663 of 1,308 | 100 | 92.6 | 100 |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $261,400 | $329,000#603 of 1,309 | — | $261,400 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,178/mo | $1,574/mo#768 of 1,309 | — | $1,178/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 3.5x | 4.9x#823 of 1,309 | — | 3.5x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 19.9% | 28.1%#1197 of 1,309 | — | 19.9% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). Nevada is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. Zillow figures track homes and rentals on the market now; Census figures are survey medians of all homes and leases, so the two differ.
Is Whitney safe?
No police agency reports crime to the FBI for Whitney alone, which is typical of places policed by a county sheriff, so we don't publish a Whitney crime rate or rank it on safety. Nevada as a whole records 379 violent crimes per 100,000 residents against 328 nationally.
What do people earn in Whitney?
The median household in Whitney earns $67,155, 19% below the US figure of $83,163 and 17% below Nevada ($81,134). 14.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Whitney | NevadaNV | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $71,675 · US $83,163 | $67,155#874 of 1,312 | $81,134 | $71,675 | $83,163 |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 13% | 14.6%#836 of 1,312 | — | 13% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). Nevada is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure.
Who lives in Whitney?
The median resident of Whitney is 35.5 years old, against 37.3 in similar-size cities. 18.5% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #1200 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 55.1% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | Whitney | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 37.3 | 35.5 | 37.3 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 32.5% | 18.5%#1200 of 1,312 | 32.5% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 62.3% | 55.1% | 62.3% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
How are Whitney's schools and health?
We have too few school records for Whitney to describe its public schools. 33% of adults are obese and 13.1% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 35.6% and 11.5%.
| Measure | Whitney | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 35.6% | 33%#614 of 1,311 | 35.6% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11.5% | 13.1%#970 of 1,311 | 11.5% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 17.3% | 20.6%#1219 of 1,311 | 17.3% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 9.2% | 19.1%#1199 of 1,311 | 9.2% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
What are the commute and weather like in Whitney?
The average commute in Whitney is 28.4 minutes (Nevada 25.7); 1.7% of workers take transit and 8.5% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index Whitney scores 10.4 of 20 (below average walkable), #653 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 90.8°F and winters 50.4°F, with 4.2 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | Whitney | NevadaNV | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 21.5 min | 28.4 min#1022 of 1,312 | 25.7 min | 21.5 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 4.6% | 5.7%#674 of 1,312 | 5.9% | 4.6% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 75.7% | 75.9% | 70% | 75.7% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.5% | 1.7% | 2.5% | 0.5% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.6% | 1% | 1.8% | 1.6% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.2% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 10% | 8.5% | 11.3% | 10% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 8.8 | 10.4#653 of 1,312 | — | 8.8 | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). Nevada is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. The walkability index is the EPA's, averaged over the city's neighborhoods by population.
| Month | Average high (°F) | Average low (°F) | Precipitation (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 58.5 | 40.5 | 0.6 |
| Feb | 62.9 | 44.1 | 0.8 |
| Mar | 71.1 | 50.5 | 0.4 |
| Apr | 78.5 | 56.9 | 0.2 |
| May | 88.5 | 66.1 | 0.1 |
| Jun | 99.4 | 75.8 | 0 |
| Jul | 104.5 | 82 | 0.4 |
| Aug | 102.8 | 80.6 | 0.3 |
| Sep | 94.9 | 72.4 | 0.3 |
| Oct | 81.2 | 59.6 | 0.3 |
| Nov | 67.1 | 47.3 | 0.3 |
| Dec | 56.9 | 39.6 | 0.5 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Mccarran International Airport.
| Measure | Whitney | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 56.3°F | 70.1°F | 56.3°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 76.3°F | 90.8°F | 76.3°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 36.7°F | 50.4°F | 36.7°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 43.2 in | 4.2 in | 43.2 in | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Mccarran International Airport.
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in Whitney?
Clark County's air had a median air quality index of 61, and 31% of measured days were rated good; 26 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from ozone. Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Clark County's biggest natural hazard losses in earthquake, wildfire, and inland flooding, with expected yearly losses of 0.12% of building value, lower than 73% of US counties.
| Measure | Whitney | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median air quality index (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = cleanestSimilar-size 41 | 61#1011 of 1,138 | 41 | — |
| Unhealthy air days a year (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 1 | 26#1005 of 1,138 | 1 | — |
| Yearly hazard losses, share of building value (county)FEMA National Risk Index · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 0.14% | 0.12%#386 of 1,312 | 0.14% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. County figures for Clark County: the EPA measures air at monitors and FEMA estimates hazard losses by county, not by city.
Natural hazard losses, Clark County
| Hazard | Yearly loss | Higher than |
|---|---|---|
| Earthquake | 0.02% | 85% of counties |
| Wildfire | 0.0052% | 78% of counties |
| Inland flooding | 0.081% | 49% of counties |
FEMA National Risk Index: expected yearly building losses from each hazard as a share of the county's building value, compared with every US county exposed to that hazard. Loss rates, unlike FEMA's risk ratings, do not rise just because a county has more property.
How does Whitney compare with similar-size cities?
Whitney is one of 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track and ranks #193 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 47,221.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitney, NVPop. 47,221 | #1225 | 43.9 | $67,155 | $1,574/mo | no data | 28.4 min |
| Minot, NDPop. 47,791 | #301 | 62.1 | $73,219 | $973/mo | 295 | 19.7 min |
| Roswell, NMPop. 47,638 | #1211 | 44.6 | $51,583 | $876/mo | 662 | 18.2 min |
| Charleston, WVPop. 47,421 | #1064 | 48.6 | $65,812 | $908/mo | 596 | 16.9 min |
| East Providence, RIPop. 47,281 | #260 | 63.0 | $75,912 | $1,288/mo | 74 | 22.6 min |
| Binghamton, NYPop. 47,151 | #1038 | 49.3 | $45,578 | $870/mo | 559 | 19 min |
| Wentzville, MOPop. 47,061 | #155 | 66.0 | $112,394 | $1,345/mo | 139 | 27.8 min |
| Olive Branch, MSPop. 47,019 | #385 | 60.3 | $100,606 | $1,829/mo | 175 | 24.5 min |
| Monroe, LAPop. 47,004 | #1305 | 35.9 | $40,505 | $886/mo | 1,647 | 18.2 min |
Rank is overall rank of 1,312. Income is median household income; rent is Census median rent; violent crime is per 100,000 residents as reported to the FBI ("no data" and "incomplete" are explained on each city's page).
How does Whitney compare with the rest of Nevada?
Whitney ranks #17 of the 20 Nevada cities we track, with a score of 43.9 against Nevada's statewide 45.8. Its households earn 17% below the Nevada median.
| City | Rank in NV | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summerlin South, NVPop. 31,354 | #1 | 61.3 | $117,035 | $2,509/mo | no data |
| Spanish Springs, NVPop. 17,980 | #2 | 59.3 | $127,658 | $1,963/mo | no data |
| Enterprise, NVPop. 240,464 | #3 | 56.4 | $98,462 | $1,934/mo | no data |
| Henderson, NVPop. 332,141 | #4 | 55.3 | $90,138 | $1,824/mo | 225 |
| Carson City, NVPop. 58,384 | #5 | 55.3 | $72,355 | $1,248/mo | 358 |
| Sparks, NVPop. 110,024 | #6 | 54.3 | $89,056 | $1,716/mo | 365 |
| Mesquite, NVPop. 22,059 | #7 | 54.3 | $75,227 | $1,181/mo | 119 |
| Reno, NVPop. 273,212 | #8 | 52.2 | $80,760 | $1,556/mo | 551 |
| Dayton, NVPop. 15,781 | #9 | 52.0 | $102,819 | $1,521/mo | no data |
| Spring Valley, NVPop. 219,187 | #10 | 50.7 | $74,511 | $1,743/mo | no data |
| Fernley, NVPop. 24,225 | #11 | 50.6 | $89,517 | $1,570/mo | no data |
| North Las Vegas, NVPop. 278,595 | #12 | 49.1 | $79,542 | $1,705/mo | 362 |
| Elko, NVPop. 20,696 | #13 | 48.8 | $79,036 | $1,267/mo | 378 |
| Las Vegas, NVPop. 660,400 | #14 | 47.2 | $73,877 | $1,563/mo | county/metro |
| Paradise, NVPop. 185,913 | #15 | 44.7 | $59,190 | $1,372/mo | no data |
| Sun Valley, NVPop. 22,228 | #16 | 44.5 | $77,446 | $1,214/mo | no data |
| Whitney, NVPop. 47,221 | #17 | 43.9 | $67,155 | $1,574/mo | no data |
| Sunrise Manor, NVPop. 200,218 | #18 | 40.0 | $58,421 | $1,397/mo | no data |
| Winchester, NVPop. 37,081 | #19 | 39.0 | $50,120 | $1,220/mo | no data |
| Pahrump, NVPop. 47,347 | #20 | 38.9 | $62,109 | $1,304/mo | no data |
All 20 Nevada cities we track, by overall score. Nevada statewide: median income $81,134, violent crime 379.2 per 100,000.
How is Whitney's score calculated?
Whitney scores 43.9 out of 100, #1225 of 1,312 (grade D, which follows rank). It is scored on the 7 of 11 categories with local data; safety, education, growth, and outdoor access are left out rather than filled with Nevada's statewide figure, and the other weights are scaled up to fill the gap. Each score is compared with the median of similar-size cities, which are scored the same way.
- EconomyCity data, some inputs missing · 24% of score
Median household income and unemployment in Whitney. One input is missing, so the score uses the others. Similar-size median 52.9.
28.0 - HealthCity data · 19% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in Whitney. Similar-size median 52.2.
45.3 - AffordabilityCity data · 16% of score
Whitney's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 76.3.
64.7 - Household financesCity data · 13% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in Whitney. Similar-size median 46.7.
42.5 - TransportationCity data · 11% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in Whitney. Similar-size median 47.3.
41.0 - WalkabilityCity data · 11% of score
The EPA's walkability index across Whitney's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 41.1.
49.5 - EnvironmentCounty data · 6% of score
Air quality and natural hazard losses in the county. Similar-size median 54.8.
45.4 - SafetyNot scored
No FBI figures from a police agency serving Whitney alone.
— - EducationNot scored
Too few school records for Whitney.
— - GrowthNot scored
The Census does not estimate yearly population for Whitney.
— - Outdoor accessNot scored
No city-level park or public land measure exists, so outdoor access is not scored for cities.
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Bar: Whitney's category score out of 100. Tick: median of the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track. Shares of score are the category weights rescaled over the categories Whitney has data for. City scores use city formulas and are not on the same scale as state scores. Grades follow rank among the 1,312 cities. Methodology
Frequently asked questions about living in Whitney
Is Whitney, NV a good place to live?
Whitney ranks #1225 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #193 of 208 small cities and #17 of 20 in Nevada. Against similar-size cities it has no measure in the top quarter and trails on long commutes (28.4 min, #187 of 208) and high rents ($1,574/mo, #169 of 208).
What is the cost of living in Whitney?
Whitney's cost of living index is 100.2, in line with the US level of 100 and #663 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,574/mo against $1,178/mo in similar-size cities. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $329,000.
Is Whitney safe?
No police agency reports crime to the FBI for Whitney alone, which is typical of places policed by a county sheriff, so we don't publish a Whitney crime rate or rank it on safety. Nevada as a whole records 379 violent crimes per 100,000 residents against 328 nationally.
What is the median household income in Whitney?
The median household in Whitney earns $67,155, 19% below the US figure of $83,163 and 17% below Nevada ($81,134). 14.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
How much is rent in Whitney?
Median rent in Whitney is $1,574/mo (Census), #768 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent takes 28.1% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in Whitney?
The Census median value of owner-occupied homes in Whitney is $329,000, #603 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest).
How are the public schools in Whitney?
We have too few school records for Whitney to describe its public schools.
How long is the commute in Whitney?
The average commute is 28.4 minutes, #1022 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 25.7 minutes across Nevada. 5.7% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in Whitney?
Whitney averages 70.1°F over the year, 90.8°F in summer and 50.4°F in winter, with 4.2 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is Whitney walkable?
Whitney scores 10.4 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (below average walkable), #653 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). The index weighs street intersection density, distance to transit and the mix of homes and jobs in each neighborhood.
What natural disasters is Whitney at risk for?
Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Clark County's biggest natural hazard losses in earthquake, wildfire, and inland flooding, with expected yearly losses of 0.12% of building value, lower than 73% of US counties.
How is the air quality in Whitney?
Clark County's air had a median air quality index of 61, and 31% of measured days were rated good; 26 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from ozone.
Who lives in Whitney?
Whitney has 47,221 residents. The median resident of Whitney is 35.5 years old, against 37.3 in similar-size cities. 18.5% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #1200 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 55.1% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does Whitney compare with the rest of Nevada?
Whitney ranks #17 of the 20 Nevada cities we track, with a score of 43.9 against Nevada's statewide 45.8. Its households earn 17% below the Nevada median.
What cities are similar in size to Whitney?
The tracked cities in other states closest to Whitney's population of 47,221 are Minot, ND (#301 overall), Roswell, NM (#1211 overall), Charleston, WV (#1064 overall), East Providence, RI (#260 overall), and Binghamton, NY (#1038 overall). Whitney is #1225.