KSMap-doton-Whitewater, 2004
Whitewater’s story
155 years in pictures
Census counts: 184 in 1890, 661 in 2020. The archive holds 2 old photos and papers going back to 2004 and 6 maps from 1889 on.
- 1871Whitewater is settled
WhitewaterKS
A town of 650, settled in 1871.
Population
650
2025 Census estimate · −1.4% since 2020
Typical home
$232K
+5.3% in a year
Household income
$65K
median
Median age
47.4
years
Jobs based here
205
Balanced
Is Whitewater a good place to live?
Whitewater’s median age is 47.4 years, against 38.1 years in Kansas’ towns and 40.5 years across U.S. towns. Whitewater has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
650 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Milton TownshipRichland TownshipWhitewater
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Whitewater: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Whitewater, and how to reach them.
PowerEvergy14.6¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterCity of WhitewaterNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
InternetProviders and speedsData pending · D4
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Whitewater’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Kansas you can register online until 21 days before Election Day, in person until 21 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 21 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereButler County ClerkButler County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2017
ZIP code6715467154 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Whitewater.
Natural hazards
High risk in Whitewater, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 72% of U.S. communities. Since 1985, 2 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Whitewater.
72risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesWildfire
2
paid flood claims since 1985
1
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
In Whitewater, expect four seasons and hot summers
Whitewater has chilly winters and warm summers. Whitewater’s July high is 92°F, close to Kansas’ towns (91°F) and above U.S. towns (85°F).
9″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter24–45°
Spring44–67°
Summer67–89°
Fall46–69°
Oct 25
typical first frost
Apr 14
typical last frost
+0.9°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Work & commute
About one in three of Whitewater’s working residents commute to Wichita
Most working residents leave Whitewater for work: only 8% work in town. 4% of Whitewater residents live below the poverty line. Since 2013, Whitewater has lost 153 jobs, to 205 in 2023.
8%work in town
| Whitewater | Kansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 4% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 23 minutes | 20 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $65,000 | $73,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 8.3% | 15% | 8% |
Where working residents work
In Whitewater8%
Wichita33%
El Dorado8%
Newton4%
Murdock Township4%
19 mi
median commute distance
205
jobs based in Whitewater
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Health
How healthy Whitewater is
Whitewater beats the Kansas average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 7. 39% of adults sleep under 7 hours in Whitewater.
| Whitewater | Kansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 39% | 35% | 36% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 15% | 14% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 37% | 35% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 17% | 17% |
32 measures vs. Kansas
0 better25 too close to call7 worse
| What stands out | Whitewater | KS |
|---|---|---|
| More smokers | 17.8% | 14% |
| More adults with COPD | 8.5% | 6.7% |
| More adults in frequent physical distress | 14.7% | 12.3% |
NMC Health
11 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Who lives here
Fewer young adults than Kansas overall
Adults 18 to 34 are 18% of residents (23% statewide). 32% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 36% across Kansas.
47.4median age · KS 37.4
| Whitewater | Kansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 23% | 24% | 22% |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 32% | 29% | 29% |
WhitewaterKansasUnited States
Ages · share of residents
25%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma15%
High school23%
Some college20%
Associate’s11%
Bachelor’s24%
Graduate7%
Women and men · all residents
48% women, 52% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±4.4 points. Across Kansas, 49.8% of residents are women.
| Whitewater | KS | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 7.9% | 12.5% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 14.8% | 11.3% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 8.9% | 10.2% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 9.3% | 12.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 5.4% | 12.9% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 24.5% | 11.2% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 9.5% | 12.2% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 6.9% | 10.1% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 12.9% | 6.9% | 7% |
| No diploma | 14.5% | 8% | 10.4% |
| High school | 22.8% | 25.4% | 26% |
| Some college | 20.1% | 21.8% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 11.1% | 9.1% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 24.4% | 22.2% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 7.1% | 13.4% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 700, single groups can be off by several points
Housing
Whitewater’s typical home value is about $232K
The typical Whitewater home is worth about $232,000, up 5.3% in a year, 6% below the Kansas typical home. Whitewater’s median rent is $908 a month.
$232KZillow home value
| Whitewater | Kansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 85% | 72% | 73% |
| Median rent | $908 a month | $975 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Whitewater$232K
Kansas$246K
+5.3%
value change, 1 year
1
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Whitewater
16pages on Whitewater
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
2 within 15 miles of the center of Whitewater
Bethel College-North NewtonUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · North Newton13.2 mi$35,014 tuitionWichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and TechnologyCommunity college · Public · Wichita14.9 mi$7,238 in-state tuition
About 3 of every 100 Whitewater residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across Kansas.
About Whitewater
City in Butler County, Kansas
Whitewater is a city in Butler County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 661.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1885
- Area
- 0.4 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,371 ft
- ZIP code
- 67154
Questions about Whitewater
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Whitewater, KS a good place to live?
Whitewater has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.