WhitestownWI
A town of 664.
Is Whitestown a good place to live?
19% of residents live below the poverty line in Whitestown, above both the Wisconsin town median (6.4%) and the median of U.S. towns (9.6%). 12% of the land in Whitestown is conserved, against 3.8% in Wisconsin’s towns and 4.3% across U.S. towns. The biggest place to walk is Kickapoo Valley Reserve, 3,381 acres with 14.5 miles of trail. Whitestown has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
664 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Whitestown: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Whitestown, and how to reach them.
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 Whitestown.
With 0.5 jobs for every working resident, most of Whitestown’s workers commute out
Most working residents leave Whitestown for work: only 2% work in town. The average trip to work in Whitestown is 28 minutes. The top destinations are Viroqua (10%), Stark (6%) and La Crosse (5%).
| Whitestown | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 28 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 1.6% | 8.3% | 8% |
| Median household income | $89,000 | $87,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Whitestown has snowy winters and pleasant summers
Whitestown has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. Whitestown’s July high is 81°F.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
More children than Wisconsin overall
Children under 18 are 29% of residents (21% statewide); adults 18 to 34 are 18% of residents (22% statewide). 15% of Whitestown residents are 65 or older. Whitestown has grown 6.1% since 2020, to 664 residents in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate.
| Whitestown | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aged 65 or older | 15% | 20% | 18% |
| Median age | 38.9 years | 42.1 years | 40.5 years |
Ages · share of residents
Education · adults 25 and older
Women and men · all residents
59% women, 41% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±9.2 points. Across Wisconsin, 49.9% of residents are women. Among residents 45 to 54, 82% are men (WI 51%).
| Whitestown | WI | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 7.7% | 11.2% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 20.8% | 10.2% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 10.5% | 9.3% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 7% | 12.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 13.9% | 12.7% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 10.8% | 11.8% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 13.9% | 13.8% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 11.8% | 11.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 3.4% | 7.3% | 7% |
| No diploma | 12.9% | 6.4% | 10.4% |
| High school | 19.9% | 29.4% | 26% |
| Some college | 33.7% | 19.5% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 4.6% | 11.3% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 24.2% | 22% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 4.6% | 11.4% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 700, single groups can be off by several points
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Wildcat Mountain State Park | 16.1 mi | 2,871 |
| 2. Kickapoo Valley Reserve | 14.5 mi | 3,381 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Whitestown stands out in Wisconsin and nationally, with more of its adults who smoke cigarettes
21% of adults smoke cigarettes in Whitestown. Among 358 Wisconsin towns, just 4 have a higher share of adults who get no exercise outside work than Whitestown. 18% of adults binge drink in Whitestown.
| Whitestown | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 14% | 14% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 13% | 14% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 35% | 26% | 25% |
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 25% | 17% | 19% |
| What stands out | Whitestown | WI |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with COPD | 10.6% | 6.5% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 16% | 9.9% |
| More smokers | 20.7% | 13.6% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Inland flooding leads a high hazard risk in Whitestown
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 60% of U.S. communities. Since 1992, 35 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Whitestown.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Everything we know about Whitestown
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Whitestown; the nearest are
About 1 of every 100 Whitestown residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Wisconsin.
98% of working residents leave Whitestown for work
Where Whitestown’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Whitestown
Town in Wisconsin, United States
Whitestown is a town in Vernon County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 623 at the 2020 census. The unincorporated community of Rockton is located in the town.
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- Area
- 35 sq mi
- Elevation
- 853 ft
- Area code
- 608
Questions about Whitestown
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Whitestown, WI a good place to live?
Whitestown has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.