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Illinois›Williamson County

WhiteashIL

The town, settled in 1903, counts 301 residents.

Is Whiteash a good place to live?

Whiteash’s middle household income is $114,000, against $83,000 in Illinois’ towns and $80,000 across U.S. towns. Whiteash has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.

Small town

301 people, and everyone knows the way

In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.

Nearby towns
Getting set up

Moving to Whiteash: who provides what

Whiteash is unincorporated, so Williamson County and regional agencies provide most services.

PowerAmeren Illinois Company16.7¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterJohnston City water system1 health-based violation in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet8 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & county servicesWilliamson CountyWilliamson County provides services here
SchoolsJohnston City Community Unit School District 1Which school depends on your addressNCES
Register to voteOnlineIn Illinois you can register online until 16 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 28 days before).vote.gov
Who runs elections hereWilliamson County ClerkWilliamson County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2021
ZIP code6295962959 100%Census 2020

EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 12, 2025.

The data

Ordered by what stands out in Whiteash.

Work & commute

About one in three of Whiteash’s working residents commute to Marion

The top destinations are Marion (35%), Carbondale (7%) and Herrin (6%). Whiteash had 65 jobs in 2023, up 34 from 2013. Half of commuters travel less than 8 miles.

0%work in town

Where working residents work

In Whiteash0%
Marion35%
Carbondale7%
Herrin6%
Harrisburg5%
8 mi
median commute distance
65
jobs based in Whiteash
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents

Census LEHD 2023 · ACS

Natural hazards

The biggest natural risk in Whiteash is earthquakes, at a high overall level

The risk rating from FEMA for Whiteash comes to 75 of 100. FEMA puts 31% of the town’s expected hazard losses down to earthquakes, and 24% to inland flooding.

75risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
75High riskLowerHigher
EarthquakesInland floodingStrong wind

FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA

Climate

Expect four seasons and pleasant summers in Whiteash

The range runs from 25° on a January night to 88° on a July afternoon, with about 10 inches of snow a winter.

10″snow a winter

Typical low → high °F

Winter27–44°
Spring46–67°
Summer65–86°
Fall46–68°
Oct 22
typical first frost
Apr 9
typical last frost
+0.9°
vs. the 20th-century average

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020

Health

How healthy Whiteash is

For adults in Whiteash, the share who worry about having enough food is 11%. Of 32 CDC measures, Whiteash beats the Illinois average on 7 and trails it on 2. In Whiteash, 40% of adults have obesity, and 32% feel lonely.

WhiteashIllinois townsU.S. towns
Binge drink (CDC PLACES)20%18%16%
Obesity (CDC PLACES)40%37%35%
Feel lonely (CDC PLACES)32%33%33%
Get no exercise (CDC PLACES)22%23%25%
32 measures vs. Illinois
7 better23 too close to call2 worse
What stands outWhiteashIL
Fewer uninsured adults6.5%9.9%
Fewer adults facing food insecurity11%15.9%
More adults who have had cancer9%7.6%
Marion IL VA Medical Center
3.9 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA

Housing

A home in Whiteash sells for about $244K at the median

Among households in Whiteash, 84% live in a home they own.

$244Kmedian sale price
1
homes sold in September

Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center

Keep exploring

Everything we know about Whiteash

15pages on Whiteash
After high school

Colleges nearby

1 within 15 miles of the center of Whiteash

A commuter town

100% of working residents leave Whiteash for work

Where Whiteash’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.

35% → Marion Marion 35% 7% → Carbondale Carbondale 7% 6% → Herrin Herrin 6% 5% → Harrisburg Harrisburg 5% 4% → Johnston City Johnston City 4% 3% → Murphysboro Murphysboro 3% Whiteash · 0% stay
65jobs based in Whiteash
0%of working residents work in town
8 mimedian commute distance

Census LEHD 2023

About Whiteash

Census-designated place in Illinois, United States

Whiteash is a Census designated place in Williamson County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2020 census, Whiteash had a population of 279. This village dissolved in 2014.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)

Established
1903
Area
0.9 sq mi

Questions about Whiteash

Short answers, built from the data on this page.

Is Whiteash, IL a good place to live?

Whiteash has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.