Whitewater Public RecordsKansas

Whitewater, Butler County, KS, features a homeownership rate of around 76%, with a median home value near $132,000 as of 2023. Rental units comprise about 24% of housing, with median rents at approximately $825/month. The local housing market remains stable, with modest annual appreciation near 3%. Homes are primarily single-family houses, with a few duplexes and apartments. Neighborhoods are quiet and family-oriented. The city’s property tax rate averages 1.40%, meaning annual taxes of about $1,848 for a median-priced home.

Whitewater, Butler County, KS, features a predominantly car-dependent transportation system, with over 90% of residents commuting by private vehicle and fewer than 1% using public transit, reflecting limited transit options. The average commute time is approximately 26 minutes, aligning with county averages. Most households own two vehicles, indicating high vehicle ownership rates. Transportation infrastructure includes access to K-196 and proximity to I-35, facilitating travel to nearby cities. Major employment hubs are located in Wichita (about 25 miles away) and El Dorado, with many residents commuting to these larger cities for work.

Whitewater, city in Butler County, KS, has no hospitals within city limits; residents typically use facilities in nearby Newton or Wichita, such as Newton Medical Center (103 beds) or Wesley Medical Center. Locally, healthcare access is mainly through one family clinic (e.g., Whitewater Medical Center). Approximately 92% of Butler County residents have health insurance. The population skews older (median age ~41), with common health issues including hypertension and diabetes. Healthcare providers are limited, with fewer than 5 practitioners in town. The nearest urgent and specialist care options are 10–20 miles away, impacting access and response times for acute needs.

Whitewater, Butler County, KS, is served by the Remington USD 206 school district, with Remington High School as its primary high school (grades 9–12). The district comprises three schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of approximately 10:1. Remington High scores 6/10 on GreatSchools, offers vocational and college-prep programs, and graduation rates exceed 90%. Adult education facilities are limited locally, but nearby Butler Community College provides bachelor's transfer pathways. School safety ratings are above the state average, and educational enrichment includes FFA and STEM clubs, supporting diverse student interests.

As of the 2020 Census, Whitewater city in Butler County, Kansas, had a population of 661. The median age was 38.2 years. Gender was nearly balanced, with 48% male and 52% female residents. The racial makeup was predominantly White (90.9%), with smaller proportions of individuals identifying as two or more races (5.1%), Hispanic or Latino (2.3%), and other races making up the remainder.