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Whiting, IA

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Population
738
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,062 ft
Median Home Value
$113,800
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$923/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$73,333
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Whiting

Whiting is a quiet, welcoming town of about 750 residents in western Iowa, set just west of the scenic Loess Hills. Located along Interstate 29 in Monona County, it offers the peace of rural living alongside an easy 30-minute drive north to Sioux City for major shopping, dining, and job opportunities. For families moving to the area, having the Whiting Community School District right in town means local kids attend classes together from kindergarten through graduation.

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Daily life here revolves around a tight-knit neighborhood feel, where open farmland stretches in every direction and neighbors regularly run into each other at the local library and community events. Outdoor recreation is close at hand, from fishing at nearby Badger Lake to exploring the trails in the surrounding hills. If you are looking for affordable homes, a safe environment, and genuine small-town hospitality, Whiting makes a comfortable place to settle down.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0rating

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